POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – BETHELSDORP SUBSTATION

Friday, 22 May 2026

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

 AFFECTED AREAS:
* Missionvale
* Salt Lake
* Surrounding areas

Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further updates will be shared as more information 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.

NOTICE INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

DO NOT SPEED IN POOR VISIBILITY (DUE TO RAIN, FOG, MIST OR SMOKE)

When mist or smoke reduces your visibility:

- Slow down immediately
- Turn on your headlights (use low lights if available, but avoid high beams as they reflect light and reduce visibility)
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
- Stop if visibility becomes too poor, pull over safely and wait until conditions improve

For assistance, call emergency number  041 585 1555
Safety and Security WhatsApp line  079 490 0480

NOTICE INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

DO NOT SPEED IN POOR VISIBILITY (DUE TO RAIN, FOG, MIST OR SMOKE)

When mist or smoke reduces your visibility:

- Slow down immediately
- Turn on your headlights (use low lights if available, but avoid high beams as they reflect light and reduce visibility)
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
- Stop if visibility becomes too poor, pull over safely and wait until conditions improve

For assistance, call emergency number  041 585 1555
Safety and Security WhatsApp line  079 490 0480

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – NEWTON PARK
Tuesday, 19 May 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to update residents the power outage affecting parts of Newton Park and surrounding areas.

Operators attended to the fault and investigations were conducted. Supply has since been restored to all affected customers, except for customers supplied by the Alexander Road Mini Substation, which remains off due to an existing cable fault and no available means of back feeding.

 AFFECTED AREAS:
* Alexander Road Mini Substation customers

Further updates will be communicated as information becomes available.

Contact details:
* 041 585 1555 (NMBM Emergency Response Number)
* 079 490 0480 (NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number)
* 10111 SAPS
* 041 506 5595 (NMBM Electricity and Energy)

Your safety remains our top priority.

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – NEWTON PARK
Tuesday, 19 May 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that at 5th Avenue Newton Park, a 6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting parts of Newton Park and surrounding areas.

Operators are currently on site attending to the fault and conducting the necessary investigations and repairs.

 AFFECTED AREAS:
* Sections of Newton Park
* Surrounding areas

Further updates will be communicated as information becomes available.

Contact details:
* 041 585 1555 (NMBM Emergency Response Number)
* 079 490 0480 (NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number)
* 10111 SAPS
* 041 506 5595 (NMBM Electricity and Energy)

Your safety remains our top priority.