Residents in parts of Johannesburg should prepare for a planned power outage this Saturday, September 26, 2026, as essential maintenance work is set to take place on the electricity network. The outages will occur at the Orlando Switching Station and Mayfair Substation, impacting several neighborhoods.
The interruption at the Orlando Switching Station is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected areas include Nobel Street, Industria North, Bunsen Street, Slovo Crosby No. 1 and 2, Industria West, Bosmond Maraisburg, Maraisburg Road, and Vegr Street Feeder Nos. 1, 2, and 3, as well as Lowenthal.
Meanwhile, the Mayfair Substation will experience outages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will impact the areas of Mayfair, Crown, Amalgam, Amalgam Standby, and Vredepark. Residents in these locations are advised to plan accordingly, ensuring any necessary arrangements are made in advance.
The City of Johannesburg has indicated that these planned outages are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability of the electricity network. Such maintenance is deemed critical to preventing future disruptions and ensuring a stable power supply in the region.
Local authorities have urged residents to be prepared and have advised them to take appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of the power cuts. These scheduled maintenance activities are expected to contribute significantly to improving the overall functionality of the city’s electricity infrastructure.