{
  "id": 12438291,
  "title": "City Power expects full Joburg CBD power restoration by Thursday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/city-power-expects-full-joburg-cbd-power-restoration-by-thursday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:10:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/city-power-expects-full-joburg-cbd-power-restoration-by-thursday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "City Power has adjusted its expected date for restoring power to Johannesburg's Central Business District (CBD) to Thursday, pending the completion of remaining repairs, testing, and safety checks. The utility reports that more customers have already been reconnected, with considerable progress being made overnight, particularly in areas such as Marshall Street, End Street, Main Street, and the Carlton Centre. Technical teams are currently engaged in transformer testing, cable repairs, and the installation of new equipment in additional affected zones. The extended power outage stems from a fire at the Central Substation in September, which City Power suspects may be connected to criminal syndicates targeting the electricity network.\n\nCity Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena confirmed that the revised target for full restoration remains Thursday, October 8th, 2026, contingent on the successful completion of the aforementioned tasks. He expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation of residents and businesses impacted by the outage. Mangena urged the public not to approach the central substation, as it remains hazardous and restricted to authorized personnel. He also reminded customers to follow City Power's official channels for ongoing updates.",
  "summary": "City Power suspects outage is linked to criminal syndicates targeting the electricity network",
  "key_points": [
    "City Power expects full power restoration in Johannesburg CBD by Thursday, October 8th.",
    "More customers reconnected, progress made overnight in key areas.",
    "Fire at Central Substation linked to criminal syndicates targeting electricity network."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Manganye believes there is a deliberate sabotage of City Power",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/manganye-believes-there-is-a-deliberate-sabotage-of-city-power",
        "published": "2026-10-06T16:20:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}