City Power to Conduct Extensive Maintenance in Johannesburg on February 11, 2025, Resulting in Eight-Hour Power Outage for 30 Suburbs
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City Power to Conduct Extensive Maintenance in Johannesburg on February 11, 2025, Resulting in Eight-Hour Power Outage for 30 Suburbs

Johannesburg’s Power Outage: What You Need to Know

If you’re living in Johannesburg, you might want to plan ahead for a scheduled power outage that will affect several suburbs on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

The outage will be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it’s happening at the Wemmer Substation.

Why Is There a Power Outage?

City Power has announced that this outage is necessary for maintenance work on the city’s electricity network.

They also reminded residents that power could be restored at any time, so it’s important to treat all electrical points as if they are live, even if the power is temporarily off.

The city has apologized for any inconvenience this may cause.

Areas Affected by the Power Outage

The planned outage will impact these suburbs for a full eight hours:

  • Gillview
  • Gillview Ext. 1
  • Glenanda
  • Glenesk
  • Reuven
  • Reuven Ext. 1
  • Rosettenville
  • Rosettenville Ext. 2, 4, 5, 6
  • Southdale
  • Southdale Ext. 1
  • Springfield
  • Springfield Ext. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
  • Stafford
  • Stafford Ext. 1, 2, 4, 6
  • Towerby
  • Towerby Ext. 4
  • Trojan
  • Turf Club
  • Turffontein
  • West Turffontein
  • Turffontein Ext. 2, 3
  • West Turffontein Ext. 2
  • Belavista Estate
  • Booysens
  • Forest Hill
  • Haddon
  • Haddon Ext. 1
  • Kenilworth Ext. 1, 3
  • La Rochelle
  • Oakdene Ext. 4

Tackling Illegal Connections in Kew

In related news, City Power recently confiscated illegal connections in Kew.

This included 800 kilograms of cable and 110 meters of streetlight cable, along with 63 circuit breakers that were being used illegally to supply electricity to single-phase households.

Tips to Save Energy and Lower Your Bills

With electricity costs rising, here are some simple energy-saving tips to help keep your bills in check:

1. Switch to Energy-Efficient Lighting

Energy-efficient bulbs like CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) and LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) use less electricity and last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. By making this change, you’ll save both energy and money.

2. Optimize Your Geyser Usage

For small tasks, use cold water instead of hot from the geyser.

Also, try to position your geyser closer to areas where you use hot water most frequently, and use basin plugs to prevent wasting water.

3. Maintain Your Swimming Pool

In winter, aim for a 4-6 hour daily filtering cycle for your pool, and 2-6 hours in the summer.

Clean your pool filters regularly to ensure better water flow and efficiency.

4. Wash Laundry Efficiently

Wait until you have a full load of laundry before using the washing machine to reduce energy usage.

If possible, avoid using a tumble dryer, especially in summer, and take advantage of the sun to air-dry your clothes.

5. Use a Kettle Instead of the Stove

For boiling water, it’s more efficient to use a kettle rather than a stove.

This saves both time and energy.

6. Defrost Food Naturally

Instead of using a microwave to defrost food, plan ahead and let it thaw naturally.

For example, take frozen chicken out in the morning and let it defrost in the sink to make cooking easier later.

Got any other energy-saving tips to share? Let’s help each other save on those electric bills!

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