A planned power outage will affect 15 suburbs in Johannesburg on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at different substations.
The outage will occur for eight-hours at Bree Substation and Van Beek Substation at different time intervals.
City Power said in a statement that they scheduled the power outage to do maintenance work on their electricity network to ensure better service provision.
CITY POWER CUTS OFF POWER IN THESE SUBURBS
The power utility will cut off power at Bree Substation from 8:00 to 16:00 in these suburbs:
- Kerk Street
- Plein Street
- Prichard Street
- Jeppe Street
- President Street
- Southern Sun
- Bree Street East
- De Villers Street
- Newtown Junction
- Van Brandis Street
Power will also be cut off at Van Beek Substaion in these suburbs:
- Jeppestown
- Marshalltown
- Ferreirasdorp
- CBD Inner City
- City and Suburban
“As the supply may be restored at any time, customers are urged to always treat their electricity supply points as live,” the statement read.
HOW TO KEEP SAFE DURING AN OUTAGE
Outages sometimes happen when you are unprepared. Staying prepared and knowing how to protect yourself and your appliances is important.
Namola explains that if the load shedding continues for a prolonged period of time, it is important to keep the doors closed to maintain the internal temperature for some time.
Another tip is to turn off all electrical appliances, including the stove, television, fridge and other appliances, to avoid damage when the power comes back on. Also, make sure that you have a backup plan, like a power bank, to charge your phone.
Eskom explained that for residents who know about an upcoming power outage, it is vital to keep a small torch on the bedside table at all times, together with a set of new batteries in case your batteries are out of power. For food consumption, have boiled water in thermos flasks for hot drinks and a stock of essential tinned foods and snacks that do not need refrigeration.
If you prefer warm food, it is advisable to have a gas bottle and a small LP gas heating ring.
