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POWER OUTAGE – MOTHERWELL SUBSTATION
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Motherwell Police Substation, a 22kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* NU 10
* NU 11
* Motherwell Police Station
* Surrounding areas
Despite the inclement weather, electricity teams are currently attending to the fault and are doing their best to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and understand the challenges this outage may cause.
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 electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
EMERGENCY ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SHUTDOWN
Issued: Thursday, 04 June 2026
Shutdown Date: Saturday, 06 June 2026
Time: 08:00 – 17:00
Reason:
Testing of protection settings at Tambovile Substation to minimise prolonged electricity outages.
Affected Areas:
* Langa
* Mandela
* Tambo
* Greenfield
* Surrounding areas
Notice:
All electrical installations must be treated as live for the duration of the shutdown.
For enquiries:
* Richman Ngamntwini – 081 731 4789
* Patrick Mfenqe – 076 337 6211
The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates residents’ patience and understanding during this essential maintenance work.
POWER OUTAGE – KRAGGA KAMMA SUBSTATION
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Kragga Kamma / MTN & Sylvia Crescent Substation, a 6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Linton Grange
* Vikingvale
* Walker Drive
* Westering
* Metlife Plaza
* Surrounding areas
Despite the inclement weather, electricity teams are currently attending to the fault and are doing their best to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and understand the challenges this outage may cause.
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 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.
POWER OUTAGE – SUMMERSTRAND SUBSTATION
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Summerstrand Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* South Folk
* Humewood
* Surrounding areas
Despite the inclement weather, electricity teams are currently attending to the fault and are doing their best to restore power as safely and as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and understand the challenges this outage may cause.
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 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.
POWER OUTAGE – CADLES SUBSTATION
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Cadles, T2 and Cowie Street substations, circuit breakers have tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Section of Neave Industrial
* Section of Neave Residential
* Other surrounding areas
Despite the inclement weather, electricity teams are currently attending to the fault and are doing their best to restore power as soon and safely as possible. We truly apologise for this inconvenience and understand that this is a difficult situation for everyone.
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 electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
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:
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.
WATER DISRUPTION UPDATE
29 May 2026
The NMBM is monitoring the situation in the affected areas and assessing what further improvements can be made. Currently, water is being pumped at the Kabah Water Works reservoir; however, the amount of water we are able to pump remains dependent on the high turbidity levels in the area.
Secondly, a burst pipe occurred in the Chatty area, which damaged the reservoir outlet. As a result, the entire Chatty reservoir supply zone has been affected. Water trucks will therefore also be deployed to assist residents in those affected areas.
Lastly, there is a burst pipe in New Brighton, which affected water supply to the area, which was successfully repaired yesterday. The system is slowly recovering; however, isolated pockets continue to affect the overall stability of the water supply. Operations teams are making continuous adjustments to restore and maintain water supply to residents as quickly as possible.
Water tanker positions will be shared timeously.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
WATER DISRUPTION UPDATE
29 May 2026
The NMBM wishes to inform residents of water disruptions in the following areas:
Jachtvlakte
Chatty 11, 12, 13 and 12 (Qunu, Marikana)
Reservoir Hills
Parts of Khayamnandi (Winnie, Kingston)
Parts of Joe Slovo West
The disruption has been caused by a damaged pipe. The repair has already commenced and is expected to be completed later today.
Water tankers will be deployed to the Jachtvlakte / Chatty area as well as the Reservoir Hills / Khayamnandi / Joe Slovo areas.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.