# Johannesburg Power Outages This Week | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-07-20T10:29:59+00:00
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Johannesburg braces for planned power outages July 20–26, 2026, as City Power tackles aging infrastructure to prevent bigger outages—especially with winter’s strain on the grid. Key areas like Alexandra, Vasco da Gama, Midrand, and even the Johannesburg Zoo will face scheduled blackouts, with strict safety warnings: treat outlets as live, unplug devices, and stay patient. This proactive maintenance aims to boost grid reliability and avoid surprise blackouts—so check your local schedule and prepare for a temporary but necessary power pause. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b3c3f63ca44a632

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