Member of the Mayoral Committee for Electricity & Energy, Cllr Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, along with Acting Executive Director Mr Bernhardt Lamour and senior officials, conducted an on-site inspection following the collapse of a transmission pylon on the Chelsea–Arlington–Walmer–Summerstrand line on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, caused by gale-force winds. The incident has resulted in a loss of electricity supply to parts of Summerstrand and Walmer.
Equipment is being mobilised, with repair work already underway and expected to take approximately 21 days. The Municipality continues to prioritise the restoration of electricity supply while also accelerating infrastructure upgrades and reinforcement measures across the metro to improve network resilience.
We sincerely apologise to all affected residents and businesses for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued cooperation during this time.
