City Power has issued an update regarding the outage affecting customers in Parktown North, Parkview, and surrounding areas. The outage was caused by a cable fault at the Parkhurst substation (Parktown North distributor) during the early hours of this morning. Power supply has since been restored to most affected areas, with only three load centres remaining without electricity.

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The City Power team is actively working to locate and repair the fault. At this stage, an estimated time for full restoration is unavailable, but updates will be provided as progress is made. Customers are urged to remain patient and stay informed through official channels.

Please note that load shedding has been suspended until further notice, aiming to stabilise the system. During outages, City Power recommends unplugging appliances to prevent inrush current when power is restored, reducing the risk of network disruptions and helping ensure a continuous supply.

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City Power has 301 open calls and 42 plants currently out of service (POS). To keep the community informed, updates will be shared via the Hursthill Outage Update WhatsApp channel and social media: @CityPowerJhb. Residents can follow the WhatsApp channel by clicking [here](#) to receive real-time information on outages and repair progress.

City Power apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks the community for their patience as repairs continue.

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