Carlton Centre, located in the Johannesburg CBD, is part of Block 13 under the Jhb City Power load shedding schedule[4]. The most recent information shows that, as of June 2025, there has been no load shedding scheduled for Block 13, and the power system is considered stable[4]. This block includes key areas such as the Carlton Centre, City and Suburban, Johannesburg CBD, Marshalltown, and Selby South.
Load shedding is a planned, scheduled interruption of electricity supply to prevent the national grid from being overloaded[4]. Power outages can also occur in the Carlton Centre due to unplanned causes such as faults, technical issues, or aging infrastructure[6]. There have been reports of power outages in recent years affecting the Carlton Centre and surrounding areas, sometimes resulting in business closures and significant financial losses for tenants[2][8].
If you experience a power outage at Carlton Centre and there is no scheduled load shedding, you should check for live outage reports or contact City Power using the numbers 0114907484 or 0860562874[4].