Africazine:
Johannesburg faces significant electricity outages as cold weather strains the power network.
City Power technicians are actively working to restore electricity in various parts of Johannesburg. The latest update reveals that there are 600 open outage calls, with 324 logged in the past 24 hours. Residents in areas like Newtown, New Doornfontein, Orange Grove, and Silvamonte remain without power as the utility urges them to reduce consumption to alleviate pressure on the network.
City Power Struggles with Outages Amid Cold Snap
As cold weather grips Johannesburg, City Power is grappling with a surge in electricity demand. The utility has reported that 73% of customers in New Doornfontein have had their power restored after an overload caused a significant outage. However, the network remains under pressure, prompting City Power to advise residents to limit their electricity use.
In Newtown, residents are still awaiting power restoration following an outage at the John Ware substation. Testing of a replacement mini-substation is scheduled, contingent on suitable weather conditions. The prolonged outages have left some customers without electricity for several days, compounding the challenges posed by the cold weather.
Key Figures on Johannesburg’s Electricity Outages
- 600 open outage calls
- 324 calls logged in the past 24 hours
- 73% of customers in New Doornfontein restored
Upcoming Maintenance and Repairs Scheduled
- Investigation of outages in Orange Grove and Silvamonte scheduled for Wednesday
- Testing of replacement mini-substation in Newtown planned for Wednesday
- Planned maintenance at Braamfontein substation on August 27 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Residents are advised to unplug appliances during outages to prevent damage when power returns.
