Residents of 23 Johannesburg suburbs are preparing for a planned power outage on Sunday, March 15, 2026. City Power Johannesburg has announced the interruption will last from 8:00 to 16:00, and is necessary for routine maintenance on the city’s electricity network.
Suburbs Affected
The following suburbs will be without power during the scheduled outage: Brad Street, Laub Street, Roper Street, Hulbert Street, Newton Street, Faraday Street, Fanthorpe Road, Rosettenville Road, Wall Street, Eloff Street, Bitcoin Road, Fennell Road, Barbara Street, Eloff Ext SE Street, Stephenson Street, Amsterdam Avenue, Selby, New Centre, John Street, William Kerby, Sprinz Avenue, Webber Street, and Richards Street.
City Power has cautioned residents in the affected areas to treat all electricity supply points as live, as power restoration may occur at any time during the outage window.
Financial Stability Efforts
The planned maintenance comes as City Power Johannesburg reports positive financial gains. The utility has generated an additional R140 million in revenue within the past two weeks, surpassing the R1 billion milestone. This progress has brought the total of its Financial Sustainability Programme to R1.14 billion.
According to City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava, these results demonstrate the effectiveness of the Gross Margin Turnaround Project. Mashava stated, “Recovering lost revenue and correcting historical billing discrepancies are critical steps in restoring the financial stability of the utility.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reason for the power outage?
The power outage is due to maintenance operate that is regularly done on City Power Johannesburg’s electricity network.
When will the power outage occur?
The power outage will occur on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 8:00 to 16:00.
What should residents do during the power outage?
City Power Johannesburg urges all suburbs affected by the power outage to treat their electricity supply points as live, as the power may be restored at any time.
As City Power works to maintain its infrastructure and improve its financial standing, residents in the affected areas will need to plan for a full day without electricity.
