Pretoria North, Gauteng June 17–19, 2025: People living in more than 12 areas in Pretoria North and nearby places will not have electricity for three days. The City of Tshwane is fixing and checking their electricity stations to make sure they work better in the future. This is happening because some stations were damaged recently and the city wants to stop future problems, especially during winter when more power is used.
Power Outage Schedule: Affected Suburbs and Timings
Wolmer Substation – June 17–18, 2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Areas that will have no power:
- Wolmer
- Ninapark
- Theresapark
- Eldorette
- Clarina
- Winternest
- Hesteapark
- Klerksoord
- Heatherdale
- Parts of Dorandia
- BVN 45 Line
K1 Substation – June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Areas that will have no power:
- Soshanguve Block VV
- Soshanguve Block WW
- Soshanguve Block XX
- BVN 176 Line
The power cuts are needed because the city does not have other ways to supply electricity while working on these places. So, they must switch off the power completely to fix the problem.
Why This Outage Is Happening: Tshwane’s Maintenance Goals
Energy Efficiency Audits
The city is checking the electricity system to:
- Find weak spots
- Make the system work better
- Stop surprise power cuts during cold winter days
Infrastructure Reinforcement After Vandalism
Some people broke into the Wolmer Substation a few weeks ago and damaged it. Now the city is fixing it and also making it stronger so this doesn’t happen again.
Improving Long-Term Power Resilience
This work is part of Tshwane’s winter plan. They want to make sure the electricity system is strong and safe, especially in places like Pretoria North, Soshanguve, and Heatherdale.
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Additional Disruptions Across Tshwane
On Tuesday, June 17, another electricity station called Wapadrand Substation had a problem. This caused the power to go off in these areas:
- Wapadrand
- Equestria
- Silver Lakes
- Silverwoods Country Estate
- Willow Acres
The city is still checking what caused the problem. They will tell people when the power will come back by using SMS or social media updates.
How To Prepare For The Power Outage
To stay safe and protect your things, you can:
- Unplug fridges, TVs, and other electronics
- Charge your phone and power banks before the power goes out
- Use lights like torches or solar lamps at night
- Cook food and do your shopping before 9:00 AM
- If the power doesn’t come back after the time, you can report it to the city through their call center or online
Tshwane’s Official Statement
City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said this work is very important to keep the electricity system strong in the future. “We know this is hard for people and businesses,” he said. “But our workers are doing their best to finish the job quickly between 9:00 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon.” He also said this work is part of a big plan to fix and improve the electricity system in Tshwane.
Conclusion
A Necessary Disruption for a More Reliable Grid
Even though this three-day power cut is not easy for people, it will help Tshwane make the power system better and more stable. After the damage and old equipment problems, the city wants to stop more power cuts in the future. People are asked to stay ready and follow updates while this important work takes place.