The Nelson Mandela Bay Electricity and Energy teams, working with the contractor onsite, can confirm that the restoration time of ten days that was initially anticipated has since been revised.
The repair work follows the collapse of electricity pylons earlier this week, which resulted in power supply disruptions in the areas of Walmer and Summerstrand.
Weather permitting, and with everything going according to plan, the teams now expect to restore electricity by Monday.
Today, 13 March 2026, marks day three of intensive work on site. The teams are currently busy with the stringing of a 1.5-kilometre line. While the stringing work could have been completed quicker, the clearing of dense bush in the area delayed the process.
Speaking on site, Mayoral Committee Member for Electricity and Energy, Councillor Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, said she was encouraged by the commitment shown by all personnel working on the project. “The teams on site have shown extreme efficiency, which we greatly appreciate. We would like to apologise to our residents and businesses for the inconvenience caused. We are hopeful that we will have good news earlier than we were initially advised,” said MMC Mnqokoyi.
