Houghton Estate power, water & internet outage updates

Braamfontein Substation is 20% restored, affecting Braamfontein, Wits University, and Johannesburg CBD due to theft. Fordsburg Substation restoration is ongoing with an ETA of 3 September 2026, affecting Johannesburg CBD, Newtown, and Hillbrow. Van Beek Substations are impacting Marshalltown, and Orange Grove & Surrounds are affected by a faulty substation. The power system is constrained; customers are urged to reduce consumption.