POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – BETHELSDORP LOAD CENTRE

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at the Bethelsdorp Load Centre/St. Benedict tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
 AFFECTED AREAS:
* Arcadia and surrounding areas.

Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.

We understand the inconvenience and frustration this outage may cause and sincerely thank affected residents and stakeholders for their patience and understanding during this time.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Updates Weather Warning for Nelson Mandela Bay

02 June 2026

The South African Weather Service has intensified the original warning was issued.

Updated forecasts indicate up to 200 mm of rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday.
Expected rainfall:
Wednesday: Up to 100 mm
Thursday: Approximately 50–100 mm
Rainfall probabilities:
Tuesday night: 30% chance of light rain
Wednesday: 100% chance of rain
Thursday: 80% chance of rain
Friday: Continued light rainfall, mainly in the morning

The previous Level 5 warning for Nelson Mandela Bay has been upgraded to a Level 8 warning.

The decision was based on:
Increased rainfall projections.
Saturated ground conditions following recent heavy rainfall.
The significant damage caused by the previous weather event.

The Level 8 warning is effective from Wednesday into Thursday.

Additional Marine Warning

A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves has been issued for Nelson Mandela Bay.
Waves of 4–5 metres are expected along the coast.

Residents are advised that high tides will be experienced at the following times: Wednesday 5am and 17:25, Thursday 05:30 and 18:00. Residents are advised to take caution when making use of the beaches.

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – ARLINGTON SUBSTATION

Monday, 01 June 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at Arlington Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:

 AFFECTED AREAS:
* Driftsands Schoenmakerskop
* Driftsands Lovemore Park

Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.

We understand the inconvenience and frustration this outage may cause and sincerely thank affected residents and stakeholders for their patience and understanding during this time.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – TAMBOVILLE SUBSTATION

Friday, 29 May 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at the Tamboville Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:

AFFECTED AREAS:

• Tamboville Greenfields (TVG)
• Surrounding areas

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – WOLFSON STADIUM

Friday, 29 May 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at the Wolfson Stadium Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:

 AFFECTED AREAS:
* KwaZakhele
* Zwide
* Surrounding areas

Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.

We understand the inconvenience and frustration this outage may cause and sincerely thank affected residents and stakeholders for their patience and understanding during this time.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.