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 complexity of the fault and safety considerations, repair work was suspended for the evening and will continue in the morning.
Areas currently affected:
- Steve Tshwete
- Shukushukuma
- NU13
- NU30
Municipal teams remain on site and further updates will be communicated as information becomes available. At this stage, there is no estimated restoration time available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience and understanding.
