POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – KWAFORD SUBSTATION Thursday, 11 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents of a power supply interruption affecting New Brighton and surrounding areas.
The outage was caused by the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker at the Kwaford Substation. As a result, electricity supply has been interrupted to affected customers in the area.
Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the cause of the fault. At this stage, the exact cause of the interruption has not yet been established.
The Municipality understands the inconvenience this outage may cause to residents, businesses and community facilities. We thank affected customers for their patience and understanding while our teams work to identify the problem and restore supply safely.
Further updates will be communicated as soon as more information becomes available.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to restoring electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible.
Your safety remains our top priority.
Published: 05 Jun 2026, Resolved: 11 Jun 2026RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – BLOEMENDAL SUBSTATION
Friday, 05 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Bloemendal/Fennel Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS: * Booysens Park * 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 electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
Published: 05 Jun 2026, Resolved: 11 Jun 2026RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – MATOMELA SUBSTATION
Friday, 05 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Matomela–Seyisi 1, Boqo Street and Nduma Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS: * KwaZakhele * Kulati * 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 electricity supply safely and as quickly as possible.
Published: 04 Jun 2026, Resolved: 11 Jun 2026RESOLVED
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.
Published: 04 Jun 2026, Resolved: 11 Jun 2026RESOLVED
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.
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.
Published: 04 Jun 2026, Resolved: 11 Jun 2026RESOLVED
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.
