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Houghton Estate power, water & internet outage updates

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In the last 24 hours, ESP users in Houghton Estate have posted 0 power off reports and 2 power on reports.
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.
Updated 10 hours ago
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Water

Water outage now includes 3 areas: Berea, Houghton Estate, Yeoville

Updated 4 days ago
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Safety

Houghton Estate CRASH: M1 Northbound near 11th Avenue. #JHBTraffic #JacaTraffic

Updated 24 Aug 2026
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Updated 22 Aug 2026

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In the last 24 hours, ESP users in Houghton Estate have posted 0 power off reports and 2 power on reports.
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Birdhaven
Melrose Estate
Parktown
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Linksfield Ridge
Hillbrow
Berea

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