Published: 13 Mar 2026
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UPDATE: Power Supply Disruption in Summerstrand and Walmer
Friday, 13 March 2026 | 14:26
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Electricity and Energy, Cllr Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, is once again on site with contractors at the Chelsea–Arlington–Walmer–Summerstrand line to monitor progress on the restoration work and ensure that every effort is being made to restore electricity to the affected areas as soon as possible.
Contractors are currently carrying out the stringing of the conductors, which is a critical step in restoring the affected power line. During this process, a minor challenge was identified as sections of bush and trees along the route need to be cleared to allow work to continue safely and efficiently.
Excavators are therefore clearing vegetation along the route so that the team can proceed with the stringing process. More than 1 500 metres of conductor still need to be strung. Once this work has been completed, the final task will be the installation of the earth wire.
The Municipality previously indicated that restoration work would take approximately seven days. Based on the progress currently observed on site, electricity supply to the affected areas remains on track to be restored by Monday evening.
We apologise for the significant inconvenience this prolonged outage has caused residents, businesses and institutions in the affected areas. Teams will continue to monitor the work closely and regular updates will be provided.
We sincerely thank residents for their patience, understanding and cooperation while teams work around the clock to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible.
Published: 13 Mar 2026
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POWER OUTAGE - ALOES SUBSTATION
Friday, 13 March 2026
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality informs residents that a trip occurred at the Aloes Substation (AHK 1#1 – 11kV Circuit Breaker) due to a cable that was damaged during waterworks operations.
Technical teams are currently on site working to isolate the damaged cable.
The following areas are affected:
* Aloes / Hougham Park
* Amsterdamhoek
* Sections of Bluewater Bay
* Surrounding areas
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. At this stage, there is no estimated time for restoration.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate residents’ patience.
Published: 11 Mar 2026
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WATER SUPPLY – EMERALD HILL
11 March 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that the recent power outage has not affected pumping to the Emerald Hill reservoir. The pump station was not affected, and pumping is continuing as usual.
Please continue to use water sparingly.
Published: 11 Mar 2026
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POWER OUTAGE – CHELSEA / ARLINGTON LINE
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that a 132kV circuit breaker tripped at the Chelsea–Arlington line, resulting in power interruptions in several areas. A standby technical team has been dispatched to investigate and restore supply as soon as possible.
Areas currently affected include:
Summerstrand 132kV Substation:
* Summerstrand (up to the Marine Hotel)
* Humewood
* Forest Hill
* Southdene
* Sections of South End
* Summer Dunes
* Happy Valley
* Marine Towers
* Strand View
* The Boardwalk area
* Courtyard Hotel and surrounding areas
* Cape Recife Waterworks
* UPE
* Technikon Village
* Kurumanskloof and surrounding areas
* EP Command
* SAWTRI
Arlington 132kV Substation:
* Arlington Drift Sands (ADS)
* Driftsands Lovemore Park (DLP)
* Miramar
* Pari Park
* Providentia
* Schoenmakerskop
* Schoenmakerskop Village
* Walmer (9th Avenue area)
* Walmer Dunes
* Sections of Walmer Heights
* Walmer Industrial
* Walmer Location
* The Willow area
Our technical teams are attending to the matter, and further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available. Residents are kindly asked for their patience while restoration efforts are underway.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Published: 05 Mar 2026,
Resolved: 11 Mar 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – FITCHES CORNER SUBSTATION
Thursday, 05 March 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Fitches Corner Substation / Greenbushes following the tripping of the 22kV circuit breaker.
Affected Areas:
* Greenbushes/Fitches Corner
* Surrounding areas
Restoration Update:
Technical teams are currently attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated time for the restoration of power at this stage.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and cooperation.
Published: 05 Mar 2026,
Resolved: 11 Mar 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – MOTHERWELL MAIN SUBSTATION
Thursday, 05 March 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Motherwell Main Substation (Transformer 2) following the tripping of the 22kV circuit breaker.
Affected Areas:
* Motherwell (entire area)
Restoration Update:
Technical teams are currently attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated time for the restoration of power at this stage.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and cooperation.
Published: 18 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 11 Mar 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – SAN SOUCI SUBSTATION
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents of a power outage following the tripping of the San Souci Substation / Mabandla No. 2 66kV circuit breaker.
Affected Areas:
* KwaNobuhle
* Surrounding areas
Restoration Update:
Technical teams are attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated time for the restoration of the power supply at this stage.
Updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank residents for their patience and cooperation.
Published: 18 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 11 Mar 2026 RESOLVED
WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION - MOTHERWELL PUMP STATION
18 February 2026
The NMBM wishes to inform residents that a fault at the Motherwell Pump Station is affecting the transfer of water from Nooitgedagt.
Water supply interruptions may be experienced in the following areas:
1. Baywest
2. Rowallan Park
3. Sherwood
4. Lorraine
5. Ben Kamma
6. Beverley Grove
7. Theesecomb / Lake Farm / Colleen Glen
8. Hunters Retreat
9. Kabega Park
10. Morningside
11. Linton Grange
12. Framesby
13. Malabar
14. Sunridge Park
15. Westering
16. Cotswold
17. Fernglen
Technical teams are attending to the matter and will provide updates as progress is made.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Published: 18 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 11 Mar 2026 RESOLVED
WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION - NOOITGEDAGT
18 February 2026
The NMBM wishes to inform residents that recent rainfalls have caused a reduction in the output from Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works due to poor raw water quality.
This has caused a shortfall in the supply to the Fairbridge Heights, Rosedale, Kamehs, End Street and Chatty reservoirs as well as the Despatch tower.
In addition, the pipeline supplying water from the Fairbridge to Rosedale reservoir, has burst and the main supply from the Groendal Water Treatment Works, is unable to meet the current demand.
The following areas are experiencing sporadic, low pressure or no water supply:
Scheepershoogte
Valeisig
Winterhoek Park
Higher lying parts of Fairbridge Heights, Strelitzia Park and Vanes Estate
Higher lying parts of Rosedale, including Moeggesukel, and Mountain View
Kamehs (Tiryville / Lapland)
Higher lying parts of Despatch and Daleview
Chatty
Jachtvlakte
Reservoir Hills
Higher lying parts of Khayamnandi and Joe Slovo West
The repair to the pipeline should be completed tonight but the output from Nooitgedagt may take another day or two.
Tankers have been deployed but they may not be enough to serve all areas.
The NMBM requests all residents to remain patient and reduce water consumption during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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