Katlego Sekhu

On Monday, June 10, 2024, City Power began load reduction measures to address the “critical electricity consumption levels in Johannesburg.”
The implementation will occur during peak times from 4 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 10 pm in high-density areas and suburbs with high usage levels.
This decision follows ongoing efforts to reduce demand, including ripple relay systems to cut electricity to geysers and intensified actions against illegal connections. Despite warnings, energy consumption has continued to rise, necessitating these measures to prevent grid overload.
The load reduction will affect over 80 areas grouped into six blocks, with each block experiencing up to 2.5 hours of power cuts daily until the network stabilises.
These actions are critical to preventing equipment failure and prolonged outages. The city has observed a significant increase in peak and off-peak loads recently, with some areas experiencing up to a 110% increase in consumption.
City Power urges residents to reduce their electricity usage and adopt energy-saving practices to help stabilise the network and minimise the need for load reduction.



