8-hour power outage to hit 32 areas in Johannesburg on Sunday

City Power has officially informed Johannesburg customers about a scheduled power outage at the Randburg Substation on Sunday, 28 January.

Commencing at 8:00, the planned power outage will continue until 16:00, impacting various areas in Johannesburg.

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Areas in Johannesburg that will undergo a power outage

Affected areas during the scheduled Johannesburg power outage on Sunday include:

• Boskruin
• Broskruin Ext 10, 16, 18
• Bromhof Ext. 2, 16, 18, 19, 31, 36, 37, 38
• Ferndale
• Ferndale Ext. 3, 4
• Malanshof Ext. 6
• Northwold Ext. 4, 8
• Randparkrif Ext. 53
• Strijdompark
• Strijdompark Ext. 1, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 27
• Sundowner Ext. 2, 23, 25, 41

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This interruption is a crucial part of City Power’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving its network. The company, in its continuous effort to enhance service, will perform essential maintenance work during this period.

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City Power advises customers to treat their electricity supply points as live, as the supply may be restored at any time.

The entity regrets inconvenience caused

“City Power regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by this interruption,” said the entity.

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Your cooperation and understanding during this power outage will be greatly appreciated.

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