Johannesburg residents in several neighborhoods will face a planned power outage on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as crucial maintenance work takes place on the city’s electricity network. The scheduled interruption is set to affect areas serviced by the Orlando Switching Station and the Mayfair Substation, with power expected to be down from early morning until late afternoon.
The maintenance at the Orlando Switching Station will lead to an outage from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The areas impacted include 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. Residents in these regions are advised to prepare for the disruption accordingly.
Simultaneously, the Mayfair Substation will undergo maintenance, causing power to be unavailable from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This outage will affect the neighborhoods of Mayfair, Crown, Amalgam, Amalgam Standby, and Vredepark. The work is part of an effort to enhance the overall reliability of Johannesburg’s electricity supply.
City officials have urged residents in the affected areas to plan ahead for the outage and take necessary steps to mitigate any potential inconvenience. The maintenance is deemed essential to ensure a stable and efficient electricity network, with an emphasis on long-term benefits for the community.