Residents across Johannesburg will need to brace for a day without electricity on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as essential maintenance work is set to cause power outages in several areas. The scheduled interruptions are crucial for enhancing the city’s electricity network’s reliability, but they will affect daily routines and require residents to plan accordingly.
The power shutdown will target two main stations: the Orlando Switching Station and the Mayfair Substation. At the Orlando Switching Station, the outage is scheduled to last from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Areas such as Nobel Street, Industria North, Bunsen Street, Slovo Crosby No. 1 and 2, Industria West, and Bosmond Maraisburg will be affected. Residents along Maraisburg Road and Vegr Street Feeder Nos. 1, 2, and 3, as well as Lowenthal, should also prepare for the disruption.
Similarly, the Mayfair Substation will experience a power cut from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. This will impact the neighborhoods of Mayfair, Crown, Amalgam, Amalgam Standby, and Vredepark. Residents in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements to mitigate the effects of the outage, such as ensuring battery-powered devices are charged and considering alternative plans for any activities dependent on electricity.
The maintenance work, while temporarily inconvenient, is part of a broader effort to ensure a more reliable electricity supply for Johannesburg’s residents. These upgrades are essential for preventing unexpected outages in the future and maintaining the infrastructure that supports everyday life in the city.
Authorities encourage those affected to remain patient and understand the long-term benefits of these necessary improvements. By planning ahead, residents can minimize the impact of the temporary power loss and contribute to the smoother execution of the maintenance work.