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Johannesburg power outage planned for Wednesday maintenance

JOHANNESBURG — 20 August 2025

City Power Johannesburg will cut electricity in eight areas on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 for network maintenance. Work at Crown Substation will cause outages between 8:00 and 16:00.

These areas will be affected:

• All Gold
• Booysens Reserve
• Safa House
• Soccer City 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Framton East
• Ormonde
• Theta Ext. 7
• Crownwood

How to protect appliances during outages

1. Unplug appliances:

Energized advises switching off all televisions, computers, game consoles, fans, lights, and other small appliances to protect them. Leaving them on could cause damage when the power is restored.

2. Use surge protectors:

Surge protectors safeguard electronics like computers and televisions by blocking excess power when electricity is restored. The advantage of these devices is that they can be replaced every 3–5 years once their limited lifespan ends.

3. Uninterruptible Power Supplies:

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) help provide backup power during an outage. This helps with minimising the risk of data loss and safely shuts down devices, according to Tech.

4. Use generators safely:

Jasonwrightelectric warns that generators can be dangerous if used incorrectly. They should always be operated outdoors, at least 20 feet away from homes, doors, and windows. It’s also important to use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords that are in good condition.