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City Power Schedules Joburg Outages Nov. 8–12 as Cape Town Sets Nov. 25 Cut

Utilities say the targeted cuts enable essential maintenance to improve network reliability.

Overview

  • Johannesburg will see a series of planned and emergency maintenance interruptions across Midrand, Roodepoort and the inner city next week, according to City Power.
  • An eight‑hour outage at Delta Substation is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 08:00 to 16:00, affecting 14 inner‑city areas including Doornfontein South and surrounding streets.
  • On Monday, Nov. 10, City Power plans work at Rabie Ridge Switching Station from 09:00 to 17:00 and at Roodepoort Substation from 08:00 to 16:00, with listed neighbourhoods such as Roodepoort CBD, Davidsonville, Goudrand and Matholesville.
  • Further Johannesburg cuts are scheduled for Karzene Substation on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 08:00 to 16:00, and Braamfontein Substation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 08:00 to 16:00, affecting inner‑city streets and Wits University.
  • Cape Town will temporarily cut power in parts of Van Riebeeckstrand and Duinefontein on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 09:00 to 16:00, with a contingency date of Thursday, Nov. 27, and officials advise residents to use the online map and follow safety guidance.