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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Swartkops / Ditchling Substation, a 66kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: KwaFord KwaZakhele Zwide New Brighton General Tyre Ford Engelhard Eagle Creek Struandale Dora Nginza Surrounding areas Technical teams are on site …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents the Metro continues to experience ongoing water disruptions as the system gradually recovers. Storage levels remain very low, and water consumption is currently exceeding production, placing strain on the system and slowing down the recovery process.The reduced production is mainly due to high turbidity (muddy water) in the …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to update residents that depot teams are currently attending to repairs at pole MWN 1#79, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: NU 11 NU 12 NU 29 NU 30 Technical teams are on site and busy with repair work to restore supply as …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at Winterhoek Park Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas in Kariega: AFFECTED AREAS: Koedoeskloof Amanzi Surrounding areas Technical teams have been notified and are attending to the fault. We understand the inconvenience and frustration this …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at the Market-Chase Substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Uitenhage Central and surrounding areas. The relevant depot has been made aware of the outage, and technical teams will resume work and investigations …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that at Rosedale / Tarpon substation, an 11kV circuit breaker tripped on Friday night, 08 May 2026, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Tiryville and surrounding areas A faulty cable was identified and repaired; however, during restoration attempts, another fault …

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, resulting in a power outage affecting the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: Blue Horizon Bay Village Van Stadens Mouth Fitches Corner–Blue Horizon Bay (FBH) overhead line Surrounding areas The relevant depot has …

This situation makes me think that if a vehicle has a full fuel tank it still won’t go in the absence of a battery to start it! The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents the Metro continues to experience ongoing water disruptions as the system gradually recovers. Storage levels remain very low, and water consumption …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality urges all residents and motorists to avoid using the R367 Ben Schoeman Bridge until further notice due to structural damage identified on the bridge. For the safety of all road users, residents are strongly advised to make use of alternative routes while assessments and necessary interventions are being undertaken. ALTERNATIVE …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents and stakeholders that all municipal cemeteries previously affected by adverse weather conditions and flooding have now reopened for burials. Following the heavy rains, inspections were conducted at cemeteries this morning to assess readiness for burials over the weekend. The Municipality can confirm that the following cemeteries …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to sincerely acknowledge the distress, emotional strain and inconvenience experienced by families affected by the temporary suspension of burials at certain municipal cemeteries following the recent severe weather conditions across the metro. This difficult decision was taken solely in the interest of public health, environmental safety and to protect …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has turned the corner on the critical situation of low dam levels, as all dams servicing the City are now overflowing, including the Impofu Dam, the largest dam supplying Nelson Mandela Bay, with a capacity of approximately 107 000 megalitres. The Impofu Dam was last at full capacity in 2016. …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notes with serious concern the circulation of false and misleading information claiming that the Matanzima Bridge has cracked. This information is FAKE NEWS. The bridge remains structurally sound, and there is currently no confirmed structural damage reported. The Municipality strongly condemns the irresponsible spread of misinformation, particularly during periods of …

NMBM wishes to inform residents that further patrols were conducted today along the Ditchling Summit 66kV line revealed that the Blue Phase conductor had fallen to the ground at pole DSU 1#132. Technical teams are currently preparing to commence with repair work. The restoration process remains highly challenging due to the extreme weather conditions and …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality hereby informs residents, funeral undertakers and all affected stakeholders that due to ongoing adverse weather conditions, flooding and waterlogged conditions, no burials will be permitted at the following municipal cemeteries from 7 May 2026 until further notice: Wells Estate Bluewater Bay Motherwell New Brighton KwaZakhele Veeplaas Papenkuils Kabah Gerald Smith …

Earlier this morning the Churchill and Kouga Dams started overflowing – Churchill and Kouga Dams Overflowing And now the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to share some positive news amid the widespread damage and disruptions caused by the heavy rains experienced across the City over the past two days: dam levels have significantly improved, …

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has temporarily suspended services at Gqeberha Community Health Centre in Walmer following significant flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall and stormwater overflow linked to the severe weather conditions currently affecting parts of the province. The flooding rendered sections of the facility inaccessible and unsafe for healthcare operations, impacting consulting …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Kwaford/Marwanqa Substation following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker. AFFECTED AREAS: Section of New Brighton Surrounding areas Despite the inclement weather, electricity teams are currently attending to the fault and are doing their best to restore …

The Joint Operations Centre (JOC) has once again convened a status update meeting attended by all relevant stakeholders, including Acting Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Cllr Thembinkosi Mafana. In attendance as well is emergency and essential service departments to assess conditions on the ground, strengthen response efforts, and prioritise interventions in areas most …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Bethelsdorp Substation following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker. AFFECTED AREAS: Missionvale Section of Salt Lake Vista University Surrounding areas Despite the inclement weather, electricity teams are currently attending to the fault and are doing their …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre is advising all residents, motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution due to widespread flooding, heavy rainfall and dangerous road conditions across various parts of the metro. Current reports indicate that several roads have been flooded, with law enforcement and traffic officers deployed across affected areas to …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises that at Bethelsdorp Mini substation, an 11kV circuit breaker has tripped, resulting in a power outage. AFFECTED AREAS: Sections of Missionvale Sections of Salt Lake Vista University and surrounding areas Initial investigations have identified red phase conductors on the ground at Eerste Street, Missionvale. The matter has been reported …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Lorraine Substation following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker. AFFECTED AREAS: Sections of Fairview Sections of Lorraine Surrounding areas RESTORATION UPDATE: Technical teams are currently attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated time for …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Zone 4 Substation. AFFECTED AREAS: Coega Industrial Areas Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 RESTORATION UPDATE: The depot has been assigned to investigate the fault. At this stage, there is no estimated time for the restoration of …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality confirms that its Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre, ensuring a coordinated, rapid, and well-resourced response to severe weather conditions currently affecting the Metro. This follows a Level 6 to Level 8 severe weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service on 04 May 2026, …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents of an emergency power interruption affecting the following areas: Seaview line (SEA), Kragga Kamma (KKT), and Thescombe Chelsea (THC) 6kV overhead lines. The lines have been switched OFF to allow for emergency repairs following a burnt white phase solid link on pole SEA 2. AFFECTED …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Malabar Substation. This is suspected to be due to the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker. AFFECTED AREAS: Gelvandale ⁠Helenvale RESTORATION UPDATE: Technical teams are currently attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated time of …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Mabandla Substation. We suspect the tripping of a 22kV circuit breaker, which has caused a loss of power supply to Wards 44, 46 and 47. AFFECTED AREAS:  Mthirrara Street, Tize, KwaNobuhle area RESTORATION UPDATE: Technical teams are …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at Tembani / Crockets Hope substation where a 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped. AFFECTED AREAS: Tembani Crockets hope (TCR) Murray Park(MPK) Draaifontein Road, Greenbushes Saint Albans overhead lines. A team has been dispatched to investigate the fault. Further updates will …

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at Deal Party / Central Saw Mills substation, where a 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped. Darby Rd & Saw Mills. 1kV circuit breaker has tripped. AFFECTED AREAS: Darby Road, Deal Party Saw Mills The depot is aware of the fault …