Published: 18 Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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.
Published: 16 Feb 2026
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POWER OUTAGE – FITCHES CORNER SUBSTATION / VAN STADENS WINDFARM
Monday, 16 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a 22kV circuit breaker has tripped at the Fitches Corner Substation / Van Stadens Windfarm.
Affected Area:
* Metro Windfarm only
Municipal technical teams are investigating the cause of the fault. Further details and updates will be communicated as information becomes available.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank residents for their patience and cooperation.
Published: 12 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 16 Feb 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – KENAKO SUBSTATION
Thursday, 12 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents and businesses that the 11kV circuit breaker at Kenako Substation (Wind Turbine) has tripped, affecting the Coega Wind Turbine supply.
The Motherwell Depot is currently patrolling the line and investigating the fault.
No estimated time of restoration is available at this stage.
Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
Published: 12 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 16 Feb 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – MOTHERWELL SUBSTATION
Thursday, 12 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that transformers T2 and T3 at the Motherwell Main Substation have tripped on 22kV breakers, affecting electricity supply to Motherwell and surrounding areas.
The Motherwell Depot is on site and teams are busy investigating the fault.
Affected areas include:
* Sections of NU 1, NU 2, NU 3, NU 4, NU 5
* Sections of NU 9, NU 10, NU 11, NU 12, NU 13
* Sections of NU 29, NU 36, NU 39
* Booster Pumps and surrounding areas
We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Published: 12 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 16 Feb 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE - DITCHLING
Thursday, 12 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Summit 66kV feeder at Ditchling has tripped. The High Voltage Overheads team has been dispatched to attend to the fault. More details will be communicated as they become available.
Affected areas include:
* Sections of Fitches Corner
* Sections of Rocklands
* Sections of Lady Slipper
* Sections of Gedulds River
* Sections of Thornhill
* Sections of Van Stadens (including Woodbridge College)
* Sections of Summit/Gamtoos (including Gamtoos Pumps and Loerie Pumps)
* Sections of Valkraans and Gamtoos Hotel
* Sections of Nocton Farms
* Sections of St Albans
* Sections of Murray Park
* Sections of Longmore Farmers
* Sections of Boxes & Shooks
* Surrounding areas
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience.
Published: 11 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 16 Feb 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – GREENBUSHES SUBSTATION
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Greenbushes Substation following the suspected tripping of the 22kV overhead line (GBF 1#77).
Affected Areas:
* Section of Wedgewood Golf Estate
* Section of Greenbushes
* Quarries
* St. Albans Correctional Services Facility
* 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: 11 Feb 2026,
Resolved: 16 Feb 2026 RESOLVED
POWER OUTAGE – MATOMELA/KALIPA SUBSTATION
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Matomela/Kalipa Substation following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker.
Affected Areas:
* KwaZakhele
* Zokwana
* Sidindi
* Nduma
* Vuku
* 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.
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