Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will remain on air despite a power outage in and around Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
The power outage has been caused by damage to the Mayfair substation, which has disrupted electricity supply in many nearby suburbs.
City Power says it is working to restore electricity to affected areas.
Malatsi and the SABC management team are meeting to discuss plans to minimise further disruptions to broadcasts.
MINISTER MALATSI BRIEFED ON POWER OUTAGE AFFECTING SABC AUCKLAND PARK STUDIOS
I am aware of the power outage currently affecting the operations of the South African Broadcasting Corporation at its Auckland Park offices and studios.
I have been in contact with the SABC Group Chief Executive Officer, Nomsa Chabeli, and I’m being kept abreast of the matter and plans to continue broadcasting on television, radio and online.
I have been notified that the power disruption is due to damage to the Mayfair Substation.
City Power has indicated that a technical team is working on repair plans and alternative supply routes to restore electricity to those affected by the interruption.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is in constant liaison with SABC management regarding the matter.
The management indicated that its broadcasts are running on backup power and that it is working on contingency plans to continue operating.
The DCDT and I will continue to engage with the SABC’s management team to drive a coordinated effort to minimise any further disruptions.
— SollyMalatsi (@SollyMalatsi) November 11, 2026
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