Mayfair substation: Power restoration expected this afternoon

City Power officials have revealed that the repairs at the Mayfair substation in Johannesburg are making significant progress, with electricity restoration anticipated in some affected regions this afternoon. The disruption originated from a secondary explosion on Monday evening, occurring during efforts to resume power following an initial outage.

Several neighborhoods, including Auckland Park, Melville, Crosby, and Brixton, have endured prolonged periods without electricity, impacting critical services such as hospitals and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The absence of electricity and water has left residents, businesses, and key institutions in parts of Johannesburg without essential resources.

City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena emphasized the tireless efforts of the repair teams, stating that the repairs are now at an advanced stage. "Following a secondary explosion at the Mayfair substation, which plunged parts of Johannesburg into darkness, including the SABC and other essential services like hospitals, our teams have been working around the clock since Monday evening, during the restoration efforts following the initial outage at the same substation," Mangena explained.

"We have made significant progress and are expecting electricity to be returned to service in certain areas later this afternoon, including the SABC."