On Saturday, 27 April 2024, residents in multiple areas of Johannesburg (Joburg) faced sudden power outages.
Joburg power outages on Saturday, 27 April 2024: What areas are affected?
The power outages have primarily affected the following areas and their surrounding locales:
- Regents Park, Rewlatch, South Hills: These areas experienced disruptions early in the day, prompting an immediate investigation by utility teams.
- Mulbarton: Similar issues were reported here, with technical teams deployed to assess and address the problem.
- Bromhof, Boskruin: These neighbourhoods were impacted by faults originating from the Beyers Naude Substation, specifically linked to the Hursthill distributor.
What is being done to restore power?
Efforts to restore electricity are structured around rapid assessment and repair:
- Immediate Investigation: Teams were dispatched to each affected area to identify the specific causes of the outages.
- Isolation and Repair: In areas like Bromhof and Boskruin, faults were isolated to specific distributors, with repairs scheduled promptly.
- Safety and Visibility Concerns: Some repairs, especially those involving complex access issues like at the Roosevelt Substation in Linden district, were postponed to the morning shift to ensure the safety of the repair crews.
How can affected residents stay updated?
Residents affected by the power outages are advised to:
- Download the Utility Provider’s Mobile App: This app provides live updates on power restoration efforts and outage notifications.
- Follow Updates on Social Media and Local News: Regular updates will be posted as teams progress with their restoration efforts.
