Published: 11 Sep 2026
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PLANNED ELECTRICITY SHUTDOWN – SWARTKOPS / MATOMELA SUBSTATIONS
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents and affected stakeholders of a planned electricity shutdown scheduled for Sunday, 20 September 2026, from 07:00 to 19:00.
An alternative date has been scheduled for Sunday, 27 September 2026, should the planned work not be able to proceed on the original date.
LOCATION:
Swartkops / Matomela Substations
DATE:
Sunday, 20 September 2026
ALTERNATIVE DATE:
Sunday, 27 September 2026
TIME:
07:00 – 19:00
REASON FOR SHUTDOWN:
* Replacement of earthing system on the 132kV/66kV transformer at Swartkops Substation.
* Maintenance on the 66kV/22kV isolators on Transformer 11 and Transformer 13 at Swartkops Substation.
* Reinstatement of the 20MVA transformer at Matomela Substation.
AREAS AFFECTED:
KwaFord / New Brighton:
* KwaFord
* New Brighton
* Seyisi
* KwaZakhele
* Section of Zwide
Deal Party:
* Deal Party Industrial
* Swartkops residential
* Grahamstown Road
* Transnet Swartkops
Struandale:
* Struandale Industrial
* Section of Missionvale
* Section of Zinyoka
* Vista University
* Dora Nginza Hospital
* EC Training
* Kenako Mall
Other affected areas:
* SATS
* Matomela
* Struanway
* Engelhard
* General Tyre
* Drake Street
* Watco Plastics
* Trek
* Trek Tools
* Tiger Engineering
* P & G Timber
* Eagle Creek
* Isuzu
* DSV
The planned shutdown is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance and infrastructure work and to ensure the continued safety, reliability and integrity of the electricity network. Every effort will be made to complete the work within the scheduled timeframe.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All electrical installations must be treated as LIVE for the duration of the shutdown.
For further information or enquiries, please contact:
Angus Eaton
041 392 4208
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused by the essential maintenance and thanks residents and affected stakeholders for their patience, understanding and cooperation.
Published: 11 Sep 2026
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POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – ARLINGTON / DRIFTSANDS
Friday, 11 September 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents of an unplanned power outage affecting Arlington, Driftsands, Lovemore Park, Schoenmakerskop and surrounding areas.
A suspected trip has occurred on the ADS 0 11kV circuit breaker at Arlington, affecting the following overhead lines:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* ADS – Arlington Driftsands overhead line
* DLP – Driftsands Lovemore Park overhead line
* DSK – Driftsands Schoenmakerskop overhead line
* Surrounding areas
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
Published: 07 Sep 2026
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POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – SYDENHAM / NORTH END
Monday, 7 September 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to provide an update regarding the power outage affecting parts of Sydenham, North End and surrounding areas.
Supply has been restored to Shepherd and Northolme Substations.
A faulty cable between Northolme and Mothwa Substations has been isolated, and a handover has been issued to technical teams for repairs.
SUBSTATIONS STILL AFFECTED:
* Mothwa
* Fettes
* Innes
As a result, parts of Sydenham, North End and surrounding areas remain without electricity supply.
Further information will be communicated as it becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding while technical teams work to restore the remaining supply.
Published: 07 Sep 2026
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POWER OUTAGE UPDATE –
BLOEMENDAL
Monday, 7 September 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents of an unplanned power outage affecting sections of Bloemendal and surrounding areas.
An 11kV circuit breaker (CB) at Bloemendal Substation on the Fennel feeder has tripped, resulting in an interruption to the electricity supply.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Sections of Bloemendal
* Surrounding areas
The Electricity and Energy Depot is aware of the fault, and technical teams will attend to the matter.
There is currently no estimated time for restoration. Further information will be communicated as it becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding.
Published: 03 Sep 2026
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REMINDER
AMENDED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SHUTDOWN DATES – WINTERHOEK PARK 66/11 kV YARD
Please note that the previously scheduled electricity supply shutdown for Thursday, 27 August 2026 has been postponed.
The amended shutdown dates are as follows:
WHERE:
Winterhoek Park 66/11 kV Yard
NEW DATE:
Thursday, 10 September 2026
ALTERNATIVE DATE:
Thursday, 17 September 2026
TIME:
08:00 – 17:00
REASON:
Protection and Circuit Breaker Maintenance Tests
AREAS AFFECTED:
* Winterhoek Park
* Strelitzia Park
* Strelitzia Park Extension
* Fairbridge Heights
* Fairbridge Heights Extension
* Vanes Estate
* Levyvale
* Jansendal
* Rosedale
* Section of Mosel
* Surrounding areas
IMPORTANT:
All electrical installations are to be treated as live for the duration of the shutdown.
For enquiries, please contact Angus Eaton on 041 392 4208.
The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates residents’ patience and understanding during this essential maintenance work.
Published: 03 Sep 2026,
Resolved: 11 Sep 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – ARLINGTON / DRIFTSANDS
Thursday, 3 September 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents of an unplanned power outage affecting Arlington, Driftsands, Lovemore Park, Schoenmakerskop and surrounding areas.
An 11kV circuit breaker (CB) at Arlington/ADS 0 has tripped, resulting in an interruption to the electricity supply.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* ADS – Arlington/Driftsands
* DLP – Driftsands/Lovemore Park
* DSK – Driftsands/Schoenmakerskop
* Surrounding areas
Technical teams are attending to the fault. There is currently no estimated time for the restoration of supply. Further information will be communicated as it becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding.
Published: 03 Sep 2026,
Resolved: 11 Sep 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – ZONE 2 SUBSTATION
Thursday, 3 September 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents of an unplanned power outage affecting areas supplied by Zone 2 Substation 2 and Zone 2 Substation 4.
The Municipality has received reports of a loss of electricity supply in the affected areas. Vandalism is suspected at Zone 2 Substation 4 and technical teams will investigate the cause of the outage.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Zone 2 Substation 2 – Coega Industrial
* Zone 2 Substation 4 – Coega Industrial
Technical teams are attending to the matter and further information will be communicated as it becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding.
Members of the public are urged to report any acts of vandalism or suspicious activity involving electricity infrastructure to:
?? 041 506 5500
?? 041 508 5548
?? 041 508 5501
?? 041 585 1555 (Option 2)
?? SAPS: 10111
Your report can help protect critical electricity infrastructure and prevent prolonged power outages.
Published: 03 Sep 2026,
Resolved: 11 Sep 2026 RESOLVED
WATER UPDATE
03 September 2026
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality can confirm that the water system remains stable.
All reservoirs currently have water, while teams are continuing to replenish some critical reservoirs, including Rosedale and McNaughton, to strengthen system resilience.
Communities continue to receive water. However, residents are urged to use water sparingly and responsibly at all times, particularly as the metro remains mindful of the prevailing El Niño conditions and the potential impact on water availability.
Every drop counts. Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary water use and continue reporting leaks and water-related faults through the appropriate municipal channels.
Published: 28 Aug 2026,
Resolved: 03 Sep 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE NOTICE – SWARTKOPS / MATOMELA
Friday, 28 August 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents of a power outage affecting parts of the metro.
A trip has been detected on the Matomela and Transformer T1 66kV circuit breakers at the Swartkops Substation. A report has also been received of a blown Swartkops Pass unit at Matomela.
Municipal technical teams have been notified and are attending to the fault.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* KwaZakhele
* Kulati
* New Brighton
* Surrounding areas
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks affected residents and customers for their patience and understanding while technical teams work to restore supply.
Your safety remains our top priority.
Published: 28 Aug 2026,
Resolved: 03 Sep 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – KWAMAGXAKI SUBSTATION
Friday, 28 August 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to inform residents and businesses of an unplanned power outage affecting Kwamagxaki, Missionvale Saltsworks, Izinyoka and Veplaas.
The 11kV circuit breaker at Kwamagxaki Substation/Govan Mbeki 2 has tripped. Technical teams are attending to the fault and conducting investigations to identify and rectify the problem.
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Kwamagxaki
* Missionvale Saltsworks
* Izinyoka
* Veplaas
Further information will be communicated as it becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks affected residents and businesses for their patience and understanding.
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