Published: 03 Jul 2026
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POWER OUTAGE NOTICE-CHATTY SUBSTATION
Friday, 03 July 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Rowallan Park 132kV circuit breaker tripped at the Chatty Substation, resulting in a power outage affecting the following 132kV substations:
* Rowallan Park
* Summerstrand
* Lorraine
* Chelsea
* Arlington
Affected areas:
Summerstrand 132kV Substation
* EP Command
* Forest Hill
* Humewood
* Southdene
* Summerstrand (up to Marine Hotel)
* Sections of South End
* Summer Dunes
* SAWTRI
* Happy Valley
* Courtyard Hotel and surrounding areas
* Marine Towers
* Strand View
* Cape Recife Waterworks
* UPE
* Technikon Village
* Boardwalk Casino
* Kurumanskloof and surrounding areas
Arlington 132kV Substation
* Arlington Drift Sands (ADS)
* Driftsands Lovemore Park (DLP)
* Miramar
* Pari Park
* Providentia
* Schoenmakerskop (DSK)
* Schoenmakerskop Village
* Walmer (9th Avenue area)
* Walmer Dunes
* Section of Walmer Heights
* Walmer Industrial
* Walmer Location
* Willow Area (DSK)
Rowallan Park 132kV Substation
* Ben Kamma
* Beverley Grove
* Bramhope
* Bridgemeade
* Brymore
* Francis Evatt Park
* Glenroy
* Hunters Retreat
* Kabega Park
* Kunene Park
* Morningside (Opal Road towards Hunters Side)
* Rowallan Park
* Sherwood
* Van der Stel
* Vergelegen
* Walker Drive
* Willow Glen
Lorraine 132kV Substation
* Section of Overbaakens
* Arlington
* Lorraine (Section)
* Walmer Heights (Section)
* Kings Court Area
* Springfield (Section)
* Deer Park
* Bushby Park
* Seaview
* Fairview
* Kragga Kamma
* Theescombe
* Section of Mangold Park
* Section of Mount Pleasant (Upper)
* Lovemore Heights
* Providentia
* Broadwood
* Woodlands
* Weybridge Park
Municipal technical teams are investigating the cause of the outage.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience and understanding. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Published: 03 Jul 2026
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POWER OUTAGE NOTICE – BLOEMENDAL SUBSTATION
Friday, 3 July 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate advises residents of a power outage affecting parts of Bethelsdorp and surrounding areas.
The outage occurred following the tripping of the Local and Kronenberg A 11kV circuit breakers at the Bloemendal Substation.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Extension 21
* Extension 28
* Extension 29
* Extension 31
* Rockridge
* Bethelsdorp Police Station
* Surrounding areas
Municipal technical teams have been dispatched and are currently investigating the cause of the outage. Every effort is being made to identify the fault and restore electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible.
Further updates will be communicated as soon as more information becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience and understanding.
Contact Details:
* 041 585 1555 – NMBM Emergency Response Number
* 079 490 0480 – NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number
* 10111 – SAPS Emergency Number
* 041 506 5595 – Electricity and Energy Directorate
Your safety remains our top priority.
Published: 02 Jul 2026
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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY UPDATE – NEW BRIGHTON, KWAZAKHELE, ZWIDE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Thursday, 2 July 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate would like to provide residents with an update on the ongoing electricity supply challenges affecting New Brighton, KwaZakhele, Zwide and surrounding areas.
Municipal technical teams have been working on the 31MVA transformer at the Matomela Substation with the aim of ending the current load reduction and restoring the network to normal operating conditions.
However, during the energisation process and while transferring customers onto the transformer, technical teams identified abnormal activity on the 31MVA transformer. If left unattended, this could result in a major fault or failure of the transformer. As a precautionary measure, the transformer has not been placed into service while further technical assessments are undertaken.
In the interim, the 20MVA transformer will continue supplying the affected areas. To reduce pressure on the network and maintain a stable electricity supply, the Municipality appeals to residents to use electricity sparingly, particularly during peak periods. Where possible, residents are requested to switch off high-consumption appliances such as electric heaters and geysers until further notice.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* New Brighton
* KwaZakhele
* Zwide
* Surrounding areas
The Municipality sincerely apologises for the continued inconvenience and appreciates the patience, understanding and cooperation shown by residents, businesses and essential service providers. Our technical teams remain on site and are working diligently to resolve the matter safely and as quickly as possible.
Further updates will be communicated as soon as additional information becomes available.
Contact Details:
* 041 585 1555 – NMBM Emergency Response Number
* 079 490 0480 – NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number
* 10111 – SAPS Emergency Number
* 041 506 5595 – Electricity and Energy Directorate
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to providing a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to all residents.
Your safety remains our top priority.
Published: 02 Jul 2026
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POWER OUTAGE NOTICE – HOSPITAL SUBSTATION (KARIEGA)
Thursday, 2 July 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate advises residents that the Dodd Street 11kV circuit breaker at the Hospital Substation in Kariega has tripped.
Municipal technical teams have been notified and fault-finding investigations will commence at the earliest opportunity to determine the cause of the outage and restore electricity supply.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Levyvale
* Vanes Estate
* Surrounding areas
Municipal teams are attending to the fault and will work to restore electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience and understanding.
Contact Details:
* 041 585 1555 – NMBM Emergency Response Number
* 079 490 0480 – NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number
* 10111 – SAPS Emergency Number
* 041 506 5595 – Electricity and Energy Directorate
Your safety remains our top priority.
Published: 02 Jul 2026
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POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – UITENHAGE AREA
Thursday, 02 July 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate would like to inform residents that a suspected cable fault has been identified between Tollgate 1 Substation and Dr. Braun Substation. The fault is awaiting confirmation by the Test Section, while the 11kV circuit breaker is also being tested by the High Voltage Substations team.
Due to network loading constraints, it is currently not possible to backfeed affected customers from alternative supply sources.
Affected substations and supply areas include:
- Dr. Braun
- Mario Levi
- Cuyler
- Riverside
- Riverside Utility
- Livingstone
- River Road
- Jubilee
- Malay
- Durban Road
- Winterberg
- Florence
- Kruisrivier (RSG & NDK overhead lines)
Technical teams are on site investigating the fault and working towards restoring supply as soon as possible.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
Contact Details:
* 041 585 1555 – NMBM Emergency Response Number
* 079 490 0480 – NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number
* 10111 – SAPS Emergency Number
* 041 506 5595 – Electricity and Energy Directorate
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding.
Published: 30 Jun 2026,
Resolved: 02 Jul 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE NOTICE – TOLLGATE SUBSTATION
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate would like to inform residents and businesses of a power outage affecting the Uitenhage Market Square area and surrounding communities.
The outage occurred following the tripping of the Algoa Road No. 1 and Disposal Works 11kV circuit breakers at the Tollgate Substation.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Uitenhage Market Square
* Surrounding areas
Municipal standby operators have been dispatched and are currently investigating the cause of the outage. Technical teams are working to identify the fault and restore electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible.
The Municipality understands the inconvenience this unexpected outage may cause to residents, businesses and essential services. We sincerely apologise for the disruption and thank affected customers for their patience and understanding while our teams work diligently to restore electricity supply.
Further updates will be communicated as soon as additional information becomes available.
Contact Details:
* 041 585 1555 – NMBM Emergency Response Number
* 079 490 0480 – NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number
* 10111 – SAPS Emergency Number
* 041 506 5595 – Electricity and Energy Directorate
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to restoring electricity supply safely and efficiently while ensuring the reliability of the electricity network.
Your safety remains our top priority.
Published: 18 Jun 2026,
Resolved: 30 Jun 2026 RESOLVED
Water trucks are roaming in the following areas:
Outside the Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Wesleyan Street, Walmer
Doring Road, Schauderville
West Street, Newton Park
Tankers are continually moving within these areas, and might leave to refill but will return to these areas.
Tankers will be moved and prioritised as needed.
Residents can contact their ward councillors for locations.
Published: 15 Jun 2026,
Resolved: 30 Jun 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – TOLLGATE SUBSTATION
Monday, 15 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Tollgate/Algoa Road Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped due to overloading at Market and Young Street, resulting in a power outage affecting the following area:
AFFECTED AREA:
* A section of the Kariega Central area.
Technical teams have been notified of the outage, and investigations are currently underway. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank affected residents and stakeholders for their patience and understanding during this time.
Further updates will be communicated as soon as additional information becomes available.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Every effort is being made to restore the electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
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.
Published: 15 Jun 2026,
Resolved: 30 Jun 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – NEWTON PARK SUBSTATION
Monday, 15 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the 5th Avenue Newton Park Substation, a suspected 6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Newton Park
* Greenacres
* Ascot Park and surrounding areas
Technical teams have been notified of the outage, and investigations are currently underway. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank affected residents and stakeholders for their patience and understanding during this time.
Further updates will be communicated as soon as additional information becomes available.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Every effort is being made to restore the electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
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.
Published: 12 Jun 2026,
Resolved: 15 Jun 2026 RESOLVED
WATER SUPPLY RECOVERY UPDATE – KARIEGA
12 June 2026
Municipal teams continue to work around the clock to restore normal water supply to affected areas in Kariega. While progress has been made in improving system output and reservoir recovery, some communities continue to experience low pressure, no water supply, or intermittent water supply.
The areas currently most affected include:
* Kariega CBD
* Higher-lying parts of Rosedale, Mountain View and Kamesh
* Parts of Kabah
* Allanridge
* Thomas Gamble
* Scheepershoogte
* Valleisig
* Fairbridge Heights
* Winterhoek Park
* Strelitzia Park
* Vanes Estate
Residents in these areas may continue to experience water supply challenges while recovery efforts remain underway.
Two pipe bursts have been identified in the central part of Kariega and are currently being repaired by municipal maintenance teams. These bursts have impacted water pressure and supply to parts of the CBD and have also affected the recovery of the supply network from the Kabah Water Treatment Works.
Water is currently being supplied to the Fairbridge Reservoir and the Municipality anticipates a gradual improvement in supply to Fairbridge Heights and surrounding areas as reservoir levels recover.
Technical teams are also undertaking further operational adjustments at the Kabah Water Treatment Works to improve plant performance and increase water availability to affected communities. While earlier interventions have assisted in stabilising parts of the system, the desired level of recovery has not yet been achieved, particularly in the higher-lying areas of Kariega. Additional measures are therefore being implemented to improve network performance and accelerate recovery.
At the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works, production has increased from 180 megalitres per day to 190 megalitres per day. Teams continue to optimise operations to further improve output and strengthen supply resilience across the metro.
To support essential services during this period, water tankers continue to provide water to affected facilities, including Kariega Provincial Hospital and other strategic users requiring emergency assistance.
NMBM remains committed to restoring a stable water supply to all affected areas as quickly as possible. Current assessments indicate that, should system conditions continue to improve and no further major disruptions occur, significant recovery in the most affected areas could be achieved over the coming days. Residents are, however, advised that recovery remains dependent on ongoing repairs, reservoir replenishment and treatment plant performance.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents while these critical recovery efforts continue.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
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