Derek Ramsden

@CityPowerJhb please update us on the outage in Vrededorp? It's been off since 13h30.

@CityPowerJhb No update in 13 hours???

#CityPowerUpdates #CityPowerOutages #HursthillSDC Mayfair Substation (5L5 Amalgam Standby distributor): Power supply has been restored up to 80%, three load centres will remain off until repairs are done. Operators are sourcing materials to unbunch the cables. This outage is due to a cable fault, affecting customers in Mayfair, Pageview, Vrededorp, and possible surrounding areas. Updates will be provided as and when they become available. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Stay informed and updated on area outages and the latest developments at Hursthill SDC by following our WhatsApp channel: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va… For isolated calls, customers are encouraged to log calls on citypower.mobi or 011 490 7484. ^TM

@CityPowerJhb An update please? I know I know..... no update as yet because no one on site has a phone!

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Mayfair, Vrededorp, Pennyville and surrounding areas. Operators are currently on site investigating the cause of the outage. Affected customers will be updated on developments. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. For isolated individual calls and any other electricity-related queries, customers are advised to log calls on citypower.mobi or through our call centre on 011 490 7484 /0800 202 925. Please contact our toll-free line at 0800 003 156 for escalations. Updates will also be available on our WhatsApp channel: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…^HN

@JHBWater Is it possible that any department anywhere can be more useless than those running the Commando system? I doubt it!

#JoburgUpdate Commando Systems Update ^PK

@CityPowerJhb You say you will keep people updated, but you don't give an update!!! Contact the team on site and find out!!! There should be an update after 5 hours!

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC *Mayfair Substation (Amalgam distributor):* The team is on site and has established the cause of the outage affecting power supply to customers in parts of Amalgam, Mayfair, and vrededorp The team will work towards repairs on a cable, following a failed attempt of cable theft. The team is currently sourcing material to commence with repairs and will proceed with power restoration efforts thereafter. We will continue to keep affected customers updated on further developments and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Stay informed and updated on area outages and the latest developments at Hursthill SDC by following our WhatsApp channel: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…^NN

@CityPowerJhb Fingers,crossed it actually is fixed properly today!! Please give more regular updates. We have to make arrangements around this?! #Day5

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC Outage Update: Hursthill SDC Mayfair Substation (Amalgam distributor): The outage is due to multiple cable faults affecting customers in parts of Vrededorp. One fault was located and successfully repaired, resulting in the restoration of one load centre. The test branch team has successfully located another fault this morning with repairs set to commence immediately. The estimated time for restoration is currently unavailable. Further updates on the progress will be provided in subsequent reports. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^MR

@CityPowerJhb Thats ridiculous! They must know what they need to do? It's been 4 days!!!

@derekramsden Unfortunately the Estimated Time Restoration has not been stated as yet.^RM

#HursthillSDC #CityPowerUpdates *Outage Update: Hursthill SDC* Date: 15 July 2025 Time: 14h16 *Mayfair Substation (Amalgam distributor):* The outage is due to a cable fault affecting customers in parts of Vrededorp. The test branch team has successfully located the fault. Our team will now proceed with the relevant repairs. The estimated time for restoration is currently unavailable. Further updates on the progress will be provided in subsequent reports. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^RM

@CityPowerJhb Day 4 and now the test branch is testing? Why wasn't this picked up already? I wonder whats really happening

#HursthillSDC #CityPowerUpdates *Outage Update: Hursthill SDC* Date: 15 July 2025 *Mayfair Substation (Amalgam distributor):* The outage is due to a cable fault affecting customers in parts of Vrededorp. The test branch team is currently onsite working on locating the fault. Once the fault is located, repairs will take place. The estimated time for restoration is currently unavailable. Further updates on the progress will be provided in subsequent reports. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^RM

@CityPowerJhb @bella_mkhabela Please update us!?!?! Yet another outage to the area with NO information

@bella_mkhabela Call has been escalated. ^IM

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC Kindly refer to the attached for the latest updates. For instant updates click this link whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va……… to follow us on our WhatsApp Channel. ^IM

@CityPowerJhb Absolutely ridiculous!!!!

#CityPowerUpdates #CityPowerOutages #HursthillSDC Mayfair Substation: A test branch team has been requested to assist with the tests in the morning. The Feederboard 2B will remain off until further tests are completed. This outage is affecting customers in Mayfair, Crosby, Homestead, Amalgam, and other surrounding areas. Further details will be communicated as soon as new information becomes available. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Follow the Hursthill SDC Outage Updates channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va… as well as on social media @CityPowerJhb. For isolated individual calls and any other electricity-related queries, customers are advised to log calls on citypower.mobi, call 011 490 7484 or the Call Centre on  +27 80 020 2925. For updates/escalations of logged calls, please dial our toll-free number 0800 003 156, which operates daily between 06h00 and 18h00. ^ZD

@CityPowerJhb A real update please???? This is way beyond ridiculous!!! LT??????

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC Kindly see the latest outage update below ^LT Follow us on our WhatsApp channel for more information: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…

@CityPowerJhb We had electricity for almost 24 hours.... please tell us what's happening now??? Power is off in Vrededorp AGAIN!?!?!?

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC Kindly see the latest outage update below ^LT Follow us on our WhatsApp channel for more information: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…

@CityPowerJhb An idea... give us a real update for a change and not copy and paste nonsense? Just a thought?

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC *Mayfair Substation (Feederboard 2):* The outage is affecting customers in Mayfair, Mayfair West, Crosby. Amalgam, Crown, Homestead, and possible surrounds. Our team remains onsite working on conducting more tests on the transformer. This follows a post restoration trip despite all recent tests and oil samples coming all out all clear. We will continue providing further developments to the affected customers. *We apologise for the inconvenience caused*^LT

@CityPowerJhb And yet still no power in Vrededorp at Braamfonteinliving lifestyle!!!!!

#CityPowerUpdates #InnerCitySDC Inner-City SDC Outage Update Braamfontein Substation (Showground distributor): Power has been fully restored to customers in Braamfontein, Vrededorp, and possible surroundings. The outage was caused by a cable fault. Customers who are still without power are advised to log calls on citypower.mobi or call 011 490 7484/0800 202925. We again apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience. ^MR Click on the link below to subscribe to our WhatsApp channel: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…

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@JHBWater And yet still NOT A DROP in Vrededorp!!!! USELESS

#JoburgUpdates #SystemsUpdate ^LM

@JHBWater Useless!!!!! Totally useless!!!! Demand exceeding capacity??? What nonsense. Copy and paste nonsense

#JoburgUpdates #SystemsUpdate ^S

@CityPowerJhb An update on #Mayfair substation please? 21h00 last night repairs complete but still no power?

#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC Mayfair Substation, Amalgam Distributor: The repairs are complete, and the cable is ready for restoration. This affects customers in Mayfair, Pageview, and the surrounding areas. We will keep affected customers updated as new information becomes available. We regret the inconvenience caused.^LP

@CityPowerJhb @SimuSne Please give residents are real update and not a copy and paste statement with zero information #Mayfair #poweroutage

@SimuSne Hi there. Apologies for the prolonged outage. Teams are working tirelessly to repair and restore power. ^OS

#CityPowerUpdates #InnerCitySDC The Inner-City Service Delivery Centre (SDC) is currently addressing 289 calls, which includes 173 reported within the past 24 hours. Follow the Inner-City SDC Outage Updates channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va….^KK

@JHBWater #useless

#JoburgUpdates #CommandoSystemUpdate. ^AM