Johannesburg residents are gearing up for a week of planned power interruptions as City Power begins its scheduled maintenance of an eight-hour power outage across several regions. The utility says the work, taking place from 7 to 12 October 2025, forms part of its ongoing programme to stabilise and modernise the city’s overworked electricity grid.
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Gauteng’s electricity grid is under renewed strain this week as Eskom resumes its planned load reduction programme across several parts of the province. The power utility confirmed that residents and businesses across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, and surrounding regions will face scheduled power cuts during morning and evening peak hours.
When summer hits Gauteng, water becomes the new load shedding. Rand Water has already warned of shrinking storage capacity, while maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) will further squeeze supply. The water crisis is no longer just a municipal commodity for SMEs—it’s a critical risk that can decide whether the doors stay open.
Public health experts are warning about a devastating but entirely preventable crisis: alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the most severe outcome of prenatal alcohol exposure, continues to scar children’s lives permanently — even though it is avoidable.
As parts of Johannesburg endure water outages and low pressure, residents want clear answers: who is actually responsible for the taps running dry? In Gauteng’s complex water network, two key players dominate – Rand Water and Johannesburg Water – each with distinct roles. Understanding this division is not just technical; it’s critical for accountability and solutions.
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