As Johannesburg continues to enhance its electricity infrastructure, residents in certain areas should prepare for a temporary disruption. On Saturday, 26 September 2026, a planned power outage will take place as part of scheduled maintenance work aimed at improving the city’s electricity network reliability.
The maintenance will involve two key facilities: the Orlando Switching Station and the Mayfair Substation. These sites are critical nodes in Johannesburg’s power distribution system, and the work scheduled is essential to ensure that they continue to operate efficiently. Residents are advised to make necessary arrangements to cope with the power interruption.
At the Orlando Switching Station, the outage is planned to occur between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, affecting several areas. 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, will be without power during these hours.
Meanwhile, the Mayfair Substation outage will last slightly longer, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This will impact the neighborhoods of Mayfair, Crown, Amalgam, Amalgam Standby, and Vredepark. Residents in these areas should prepare for the day-long disruption as part of the city’s efforts to maintain and upgrade its power network.
These planned outages, while inconvenient, are a necessary measure to support ongoing improvements in Johannesburg’s electricity service. As the city grows, maintaining a robust and reliable power supply remains a priority, ensuring that future disruptions are minimized and that residents can rely on a stable energy supply.