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Other updates in Hillbrow
Power
Braamfontein Substation is 20% restored, affecting Braamfontein, Wits University, and Johannesburg CBD due to theft. Fordsburg Substation restoration is ongoing with an ETA of 3 September 2026, affecting Johannesburg CBD, Newtown, and Hillbrow. Van Beek Substations are impacting Marshalltown, and Orange Grove & Surrounds are affected by a faulty substation. The power system is constrained; customers are urged to reduce consumption.
Internet
Rain eish
Ask the area
Hi ...small bedroom available at Langton flat in Hillbrow R1'800 please call 0640604310
Lost & Found
Stan the man. Mitchell Str. Went off for about 10 minutes. Came on again. Relieved.
Safety
The Mayoral High Impact Service Delivery Blitz currently underway in Hillbrow forms part of an intensified effort by the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality to restore order and improve living conditions in the inner city. During this operation, multiple law enforcement and municipal agencies have been deployed to ensure compliance with by-laws and national legislation, targeting issues such as crime, illegal activities, unsafe buildings, and poor sanitation. By bringing together these entities in a coordinated manner, the initiative aims to create a visible law enforcement presence, address long-standing service delivery challenges, and promote safer, cleaner urban spaces for residents. HighImpactServiceDelivery CityPowerServices ReImaginingJoburg ^MJ
