Matlosana Plans 11-Hour Power Cut for Uraniaville Substation Repairs on 14 November

The City of Matlosana issued the notice on Wednesday 11 November 2026, giving consumers a few days to prepare. The work is described as essential emergency maintenance at the Uraniaville Main Substation, and it will interrupt power supply to a number of suburbs across the city.

Which areas are affected

The notice lists the following affected areas:

• Meiringspark
• Songloed
• Uraniaville
• Oudorp
• Roosheuwel
• Alabama
• Freemanville
• Manzilpark
• Oleander Park
• Showgrounds
• Rio Casino

When the power will be off

• Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
• Time: 07:00 to 18:00

Safety warning

The municipality states: "Consumers are advised to treat all electrical apparatus/equipment as LIVE during the maintenance period."

The City apologises for any inconvenience the outage may cause.

What this means for you

If you live or run a business in one of the listed areas, plan for a full day without electricity on Saturday. Charge phones and power banks the night before, keep fridges and freezers closed as much as possible, and switch off sensitive appliances so they are protected when the supply returns.

For enquiries, the municipality can be reached during working hours.

• Enquiries: 018 487 8701 / 018 487 8705

Source: City of Matlosana Local Municipality (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1607023548121425

Photo: City of Matlosana Facebook page