Residents of Johannesburg should brace for a temporary power disruption this coming Saturday, September 26, 2026, as essential maintenance work is set to take place on the city’s electricity infrastructure. The planned power outage is necessary to enhance the reliability of the network, affecting several neighborhoods serviced by the Orlando Switching Station and Mayfair Substation.
The maintenance will result in an electricity shutdown at the Orlando Switching Station from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Areas impacted by this outage 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. Residents in these locales are advised to prepare accordingly for the eight-hour interruption.
Simultaneously, the Mayfair Substation will undergo maintenance, leading to a power outage from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This will affect the neighborhoods of Mayfair, Crown, Amalgam, Amalgam Standby, and Vredepark. These areas will experience a slightly longer disruption, with electricity services expected to resume after the scheduled maintenance window.
The planned outages are part of an ongoing effort to conduct essential upkeep and improvements on Johannesburg’s electricity network. Such maintenance is crucial to prevent unplanned outages and to ensure the system’s efficiency and safety, providing residents with more reliable power service in the long term.
Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to make necessary preparations in advance, considering the scheduled time frames. Ensuring devices are charged, and having alternative lighting and cooking arrangements can help mitigate the impact of the power cut.