NMBM

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 …

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 …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Cowie/Cadles Substation, an 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Sidwell Neave Industrial and surrounds Technical teams have been notified of the outage and investigations are currently underway. We understand the inconvenience and …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at Bethelsdorp Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Vista University Surrounding areas Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it becomes available. We …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at the Protea/Mosel Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Strelitzia High School Barend Street Lavender Street Surrounding areas in Kariega Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) and a heightened disaster management and emergency response plan following the South African Weather Service’s upgrade of the weather warning from Level 5 to Level 8 for disruptive rainfall, effective from Wednesday 03 June until Thursday 04 June 2026. The warning covers Nelson …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at the Bethelsdorp Load Centre/St. Benedict tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Arcadia and surrounding areas. Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is aware of protest action taking place in parts of the Metro today. Reports received from law enforcement agencies indicate that the gatherings have remained peaceful, no incidents have been reported, and traffic movement has not been significantly affected. Law enforcement agencies remain on site and continue to monitor the …

The Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, today congratulated the Volkswagen Business Support Centre on its 15-year milestone, recognising its significant contribution to entrepreneurship development, job creation, supplier development and inclusive economic growth in Nelson Mandela Bay and beyond. The Executive Mayor delivered the message during the Centre’s 15th anniversary celebration …

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: Tamboville Greenfields (TVG) Surrounding areas Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it becomes …

Following the rapid response and War Room intervention initiated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, on Tuesday, 26May 2026, significant progress is being made in restoring electricity supply across the Metro. Municipal teams, service providers, supporting departments and Ward Councillors continue to work around the clock to ensure that all …

The Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, has noted concerns raised publicly by organised labour regarding governance, operational challenges, labour relations matters and service delivery conditions within the Metro and released this statement. The Executive Mayor acknowledges that Nelson Mandela Bay continues to operate under an extremely difficult environment characterised by: …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that an 11kV circuit breaker at the Aloes-Dumbrody Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Kamvelihle Dumbrody Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further information will be shared as it becomes available. We understand …

In an effort to urgently address the prolonged flood-related water outages in Tiyrville and surrounding areas, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Water Services Sub-directorate has implemented a three-pronged intervention aimed at restoring normal water distribution before the end of this week. The Municipality is currently increasing water supply from the Nooitgedacht Water Scheme while simultaneously …

In an effort to address the flood-related electricity outages experienced across the Metro, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, escalated the matter through her office and convened an urgent meeting with senior management from the Electricity and Energy Directorate to implement a rapid response intervention. Electricity …

The NMBM has a burst pipe on one of the supply pipelines to the area. The water has been shut and material is being sourced. It is expected that the water may be off for the majority of Monday (25 May 2026). Residents in the listed areas might experience water disruptions or low pressure: Sidwell, …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that an 11kV circuit breaker at the Winterhoek/Amanzi Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Winterhoek Park and surrounding areas Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further updates will be shared as information becomes …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that an 11kV circuit breaker at the Aloes/Coega Substation tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: ALC overhead line Dumbrody DUM 103–231 Tankatara Houghan Park (HPK) Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the fault. Further updates will …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the Ditchling Summit 66kV feeder has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Sections of Fitches Corner Sections of Rocklands Sections of Lady Slipper Sections of Thornhill Sections of Van Stadens Farmers, including Woodridge College and the Wind Farm …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Tolgate, Algoa Road No. 1 & No. 2 Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker was found to have tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Sections of the Uitenhage CBD Sections of the Industrial Community Sections of De …

The NMBM wishes to inform residents that for the most part many areas that were experiencing water disruptions in the system have recovered and most areas now have water supply restored. The only area still experiencing challenges is the supply zone fed directly by the Kabah Water Treatment Works, due to high turbidity levels. We …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting parts of Motherwell and surrounding areas. Motherwell Depot has been notified and technical teams are investigating the fault. More information will be communicated as it becomes available. AFFECTED AREAS: Motherwell NU4 M.M. Maku …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has moved swiftly to contain andmanagean outbreak of African Swine Fever detected among pigs in the Grogro informal settlement in Sherwood area, while assuring residents that there is norisk to human health According to the Municipality’s Director for Environmental Health, Dr Patric Nodwele, municipal health officials were alerted yesterday to …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that at the Kragga Kamma Substation, Whitney 6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting parts of Fernglen, Newton Park, Cotswold and surrounding areas. Operators are currently attending to the fault and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the outage. AFFECTED …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that at 5th Avenue Newton Park, a 6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting parts of Newton Park and surrounding areas. Operators are currently on site attending to the fault and conducting the necessary investigations and repairs. AFFECTED AREAS: Sections of Newton …

Workers began today, 18 May 2026, to remove the torn canvas section at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. They are also bringing down the damaged cable, and checking and securing all nuts and bolts in the area affected by the damage. The high-performance tensile membrane fabric that makes up the canvas sections of the stadium …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that Barcelona Ext 5, Barcelona Ext 6, Openview and surrounding area are experiencing a power outage. Technical teams are currently busy with repairs at pole MHV 1/1. AFFECTED AREAS: Barcelona Ext 5 Barcelona Ext 6 Openview Surrounding areas Further updates will be communicated as information becomes …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped at the Arlington / Sakhasonke substation, resulting in a loss of power supply. The affected circuit will be handed out to the depot for further investigations and repairs. More details will be communicated as they become available. AFFECTED AREAS: …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that a 22kV circuit breaker trip occurred at Kwaford / Uitenhage Road substation, resulting in a power outage affecting parts of the area. Technical teams attended to the fault and investigations confirmed that the cable between Kwaford and Uitenhage Rd No.1 was vandalised. The affected cable …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advised residents that the Algoa Road 1 and Algoa Road 2 11kV circuit breakers at Tollgate Substation have tripped. Affected areas: Mid Drostdy ⁠Lower Market ⁠Riverside Groendal (RSG) ⁠Nivensdrift Kruisrivier (NDK) and surrounding areas. The Uitenhage Depot has been alerted and technical teams are attending to the matter. Further information …