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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that a 6kV circuit breaker trip has occurred at Tembani-Crockerts Hope. Affected Areas: Tembani Crockerts Hope (TCR) ⁠Murray Park (MPK) ⁠Greenbushes Draaifontein (GBD) and surrounding areas. Technical teams have been alerted and investigations are underway. At this stage, there is no estimated time for restoration of …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to update residents that a 22kV circuit breaker trip was detected at Motherwell Main, affecting electricity supply to Shukushukuma, NU13, Steve Tshwete, the Motherwell Reservoir and surrounding areas. Technical teams attended to the fault; however, ongoing joint failures on pole MWT 1#10 have delayed restoration efforts. Due to …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to provide an update regarding the power outage at the Matomela Substation following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker. Teams attempted to backfeed some affected customers; however, not all customers power supply could be restored due to loading constraints and additional faulty cables identified on the network. …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Clevedon / Salisbury Mini Substation, a 6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Linkside Surrounding areas Standby staff have been notified and investigations into the cause of the outage are currently underway. More …

The NMBM has seen a significant improvement in water supply from the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works since approximately 15:00 yesterday afternoon, with production increasing to 180 megalitres per day. This remains a restricted flow due to current raw water conditions. As a result of the improved supply, the Motherwell reservoir system has recovered to 26%, …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality acknowledges the severe frustration and hardship experienced by residents affected by ongoing water outages across the metro and wishes to assure communities that intensive recovery operations are continuing around the clock to restore safe and reliable water supply as quickly and responsibly as possible. In a significant step towards stabilising …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has intensified interventions aimed at addressing the ongoing theft and vandalism of tombstones across cemeteries in the Metro, following a recent breakthrough arrest in Kariega linked to coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies, municipal officials, and industry stakeholders. The Municipality acknowledges the serious emotional distress and frustration these criminal acts …

Click here – NMB Water and Electricity Crisis Needs Urgent Outside Intervention – for the ‘other’ view. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is implementing intensified interventions to address ongoing electricity outages affecting several communities across the Metro, following an increase in infrastructure related faults on both low voltage cable and overhead line networks. The Municipality …

STATEMENT BY EXECUTIVE MAYOR, CLLR BABALWA LOBISHE COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, FEATHERMARKET HALL Good day, Speaker of Council, Council Chief Whip, Deputy Executive Mayor, Members of the Mayoral Committee, the Whippery, all Councillors present and the officials at large led by our Acting City Manager. We continue to reel under the enormous pressure …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Walmer Load Centre (Walmer Town Hall and Club Avenue), an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following area: AFFECTED AREA: Walmer Main Road and surrounding areas Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Motherwell Main / MWT 50/13/81 Substation, a 22kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Shukushukuma NU 13 Steve Tshwete Motherwell Reservoir Surrounding areas Technical teams have been notified and are currently investigating the …

The Municipality’s water system remains under severe pressure following recent heavy rainfall and flooding, which continue to impact water treatment operations and reservoir recovery across the Metro. High turbidity levels (muddy raw water) at several Water Treatment Works have significantly reduced production capacity, placing strain on the bulk water supply network and affecting reservoir storage …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Fitches Corner / Blue Horizon Bay Substation, a 22kV circuit breaker has tripped. AFFECTED AREAS: Blue Horizon Bay Village FBH Overhead Line Van Stadens Mouth Surrounding areas The Overheads Section has been notified and investigations into the cause of the outage are …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) wishes to alert residents to a scam currently making rounds where residents receive an email to pay their account into a visual that is a replica of municipal notices in which banking details having been altered/replaced by scammers. The NMBM statements are sent from voiceivr@mandelametro.gov.za and no other email …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Aloes Substation, Transformers 1 and 2 have been affected following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Bluewater Bay Wells Estate Markman Industrial Coega Village Surrounding areas Technical teams have been …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Motherwell Main Substation, a 22kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: NU 10 NU 11 Technical teams are on site and are carrying out repair work to restore electricity supply as safely and …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality informs residents that low voltage (LV) overhead lines have fallen in several areas due to severe weather, resulting in power outages. Affected areas include, but are not limited to: Uitenhage Soweto on Sea Missionvale Motherwell Bluewater Bay Technical teams are on site securing the area and preparing restoration plans. We …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Rosedale/Swan Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Woodpecker Acacia Surrounding areas Technical teams are on site and are busy carrying out repair work to restore supply as safely and as …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality continues to implement operational adjustments to its water pump, reservoir and distribution system to expedite recovery and optimise water management, in order to mitigate the impact of the ongoing water disruptions across the City. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, said the current challenge is expected to …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents that the Metro’s water system remains under severe pressure, with reservoir storage levels still critically low and no significant recovery at this stage. Most critical reservoirs are currently operating between 0% and 10%, resulting in ongoing low water pressure and intermittent water supply across several reservoir zones. The …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Kragga Kamma/Local & Weswings Substation, a 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Notgrove Mondello Belmore Technical teams are on site and are busy carrying out repair work to restore supply as safely …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Fitches Corner Substation, a 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Van Stadens/Woodridge (VMW) overhead lines Fitches Corner/Witteklip (FCW) overhead lines Surrounding areas Technical teams are on site and are busy carrying out …

As heavy rains are expected across Nelson Mandela Bay, the Municipality appeals to all motorists and road users to please exercise extra caution when travelling. Wet weather conditions may result in reduced visibility, slippery roads, flooding in low-lying areas, and potholes hidden beneath puddles, which can pose a danger to both drivers and pedestrians. For …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at San Souci Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Joe Slovo Surrounding areas Standby operators have been dispatched to investigate and attend to the fault. We understand the inconvenience this outage may …

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality cautions residents, businesses, and motorists about the strong winds that continue to pose a high risk across the Metro, including house roofs being ripped off, falling trees, and collapsing boundary walls. Earlier today the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium suffered some damage: NMB Stadium Damaged in Storm Disaster Management teams, workers from …

High winds have caused damage to overhead electricity lines supplying various water pump stations in the Kariega and Despatch areas. The Fairbridge, Rosedale and Kamesh reservoirs, as well as the Despatch tower are without water supply, and the following areas may experience water disruptions: Rosedale Mountain View Tiryville also known as Kamesh or Lapland Scheepershoogte …

Editor: This is in answer to this: Protest against NMB’s unfair race quotas The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notes recent public commentary and protest action relating to employment equity, labour legislation, and municipal recruitment practices. The Municipality wishes to state unequivocally that all employment and recruitment processes are governed by the Constitution of South Africa, …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium has sustained damage due to the high winds and damaging rains recently experienced in the city. Engineers have confirmed that the affected area appears to be structurally sound, with the damage limited to one canvas leaf and cable section on the North side of the stadium. “Stadium leadership met early …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Tembani-De Stades, Butterfield & Lake Farm Substation, a 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Tembani Lake Farm (TLF) Tembani Butterfield (TBU) Greenbushes Little Chelsea (GLC) Greenbushes Draaifontein (GBD) Tembani De Stades (TDS) …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Aloes Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Kamvelihle Dumbrody (DUM) overhead line Surrounding areas Technical teams are on site and busy with repair work to restore supply as safely and …