Ward 5 - Nelson Mandela Bay

09/06/2026

*❌⚡️POWER OUTAGE⚡️❌*
UPDATE @ 15:30

Most areas report supply restored.

If your address is still without electricity, please report to 041 506 5595 and request a reference.

UPDATE @ 14:30

A TLB damaged an overhead cable, causing the Ditchling No. 1 and No. 2 132kV breakers to trip at the Chatty Substation.

As previously communicated, power has been restored to some affected areas.

All reports of street addresses still without electricity that have been sent to us have been escalated to the Electricity & Energy Department.

Unfortunately, no further information has been provided regarding restoration to the remaining areas. The latest update is:

“Technicians are working to resolve the problem, but no estimated restoration time is currently available.”

We share your frustration and wish we had more information to provide.

Faithfully,
Cllr Terri Stander
Ward 5

UPDATE 11:30

From reports: streets in areas supplied by Russell Road and Brickmakers Kloof Stations are still off.

Technicians report they will get there.

“No timeframe” 🙈

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – CHATTY SUBSTATION
Tuesday, 09 June 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a major electricity outage is currently affecting a large portion of Nelson Mandela Bay following the tripping of the Ditchling 1 and Ditchling 2 132kV circuit breakers at the Chatty Substation.

Technical teams are currently investigating the cause of the trip and are working to restore supply as quickly and safely as possible.

📍 AFFECTED AREAS:
A large number of areas across Nelson Mandela Bay are currently impacted by this outage. The full extent of the affected network is still being assessed.

Updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience and understanding while technical teams work to restore power.

Contact Details:
• 041 585 1555 (NMBM Emergency Response Number)
• 079 490 0480 (NMBM Safety and Security WhatsApp Number)
• 10111 (SAPS)
• 041 506 5595 (NMBM Electricity and Energy)

Your safety remains our top priority.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

❌💧WATER DISRUPTION UPDATE💧❌
NORTH END

20h30: A burst pipe has been identified as the cause of the water outage.

A team can only attend to it in the morning.

Sorry I don’t have better news 🙏

Faithfully,
Cllr Terri Stander
Ward 5

16:45 - The update is that there is NO UPDATE. Even the Acting Executive Director of Water cannot provide answers.

I won’t stop trying to get information and water back in your taps.

10:30 - Reports received of low pressure/no water at Pier 14 and surrounding Streets.

Please report low pressure or water outage to any of the following contacts. Please ensure you get a reference number.

📧[email protected]
☎️0800205050
📲NMBM APP

Faithfully,
Cllr Terri Stander
Ward 5

04/06/2026

🔥Fire Brigade on site at 10 South Street attending to building on fire.🔥
Avoid Govan Mbeki between Albany and Green Streets
-T

02/06/2026

Updated Weather Warning for Nelson Mandela Bay

02 June 2026

The South African Weather Service has intensified the original warning was issued.

Updated forecasts indicate up to 200 mm of rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday.
Expected rainfall:
Wednesday: Up to 100 mm
Thursday: Approximately 50–100 mm
Rainfall probabilities:
Tuesday night: 30% chance of light rain
Wednesday: 100% chance of rain
Thursday: 80% chance of rain
Friday: Continued light rainfall, mainly in the morning

The previous Level 5 warning for Nelson Mandela Bay has been upgraded to a Level 8 warning.

The decision was based on:
Increased rainfall projections.
Saturated ground conditions following recent heavy rainfall.
The significant damage caused by the previous weather event.

The Level 8 warning is effective from Wednesday into Thursday.

Additional Marine Warning

A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves has been issued for Nelson Mandela Bay.
Waves of 4–5 metres are expected along the coast.

Residents are advised that high tides will be experienced at the following times: Wednesday 5am and 17:25, Thursday 05:30 and 18:00. Residents are advised to take caution when making use of the beaches.

02/06/2026

‼️⛈️LEVEL 5 WEATHER WARNING⛈️‼️

“What are NMBM’s plans?

Are we cleaning and jetting stormwater drain lines?

There are also many electrical temporary connection trenches still open. Will those be closed?

Will we re-open the JOC - preferably later today so that we can measure readiness?”

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I have been posting questions since Saturday on NMBMs state of readiness for the forecast heavy rain from early tomorrow to Friday.

There have been zero answers.

Just so that you know I have been fighting for proactive action in Ward 5 to alleviate the flooding and electrical outages

Faithfully, Terri Stander, Cllr Ward 5

01/06/2026

🚫⚡️UPDATE 13h30 POWER OUTAGE🚫⚡️

Some areas power restored.

“At Ditchling/ Mount Road No. 1 66kV circuit breaker tripped, resulting is loss of supply to our Mount Road 22kV Substation,Brickmakers Substation, Russell Road Substation, Harbour Substation and South End Substation.”

If your electricity supply is not restored by 13:40 - please report as it might then be an isolated issue.

Faithfully,
Cllr Terri Stander
Ward 5

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01/06/2026

🚫⚡️UPDATE 13h26 POWER OUTAGE🚫⚡️

Official Confirmation: Issue at Mount Road Station. They are investigating a trip and working to resolve.

“No timeframe available”.

Faithfully,
Cllr Terri Stander
Ward 5

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01/06/2026

🚫⚡️Widespread electricity supply outage across areas of the Metro. - investigating
Faithfully,
Cllr Terri Stander
Ward 5⚡️🚫

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