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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.
WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
04 May 2026
Following the power outages experienced at Loerie, recovery has started in the KwaNobuhle area. Two of the three reservoirs have already received water and are recovering well.
The high-lying areas supplied by the remaining reservoir are still experiencing challenges, and we will assess the need to provide water tanks in those areas if required.
The Chatty area was also affected, as we had to redirect additional water from Nooitgedagt to support the Chelsea supply zone. The western areas have since recovered, and the Chelsea zone has also stabilized.
However, challenges remain in the Tyreville, Vanes Estate area, and surrounding areas previously identified. We have implemented operational adjustments, which have yielded positive results. However, ongoing backwashing and desludging activities at the Coega Kop Water Treatment Works continue to impact the speed of recovery.
We are also progressively increasing the amount of water supplied from Nooitgedagt until levels improve. At the same time, we are being cautious not to increase production too aggressively, as maintaining good water quality remains a priority.
In summary, recovery is underway across most affected areas, with only a few localized challenges remaining. We continue to monitor the system closely and implement measures to improve supply while ensuring water quality standards are maintained.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
POWER OUTAGE – KWAMAGXAKI SUBSTATION
Wednesday, 03 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the KwaMagxaki/Govan Mbeki Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* Veeplaas
* Soweto-on-Sea
* 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.
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 – MOTHERWELL SUBSTATION
Wednesday, 03 June 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Motherwell Container/MWN 1#30 Substation, a 22kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas:
AFFECTED AREAS:
* NU 12
* NU 12C
* NU 29
* 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.
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 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.