Water trucks are roaming in the following areas:

Mthunzi Street, Kamva Motherwell
Area 11
Ramaphosa Street, Kwa Nobuhle
Didiza Stteet, Motherwell
Anta Street

Tankers are continually moving within these areas, and might leave to refill but will return to these areas.

Tankers will be moved and prioritised as needed.

Residents can contact their ward councillors for locations.

POWER OUTAGE – BETHELSDORP

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred in Bethelsdorp following the tripping of an 11kV circuit breaker.

 Affected Areas:
* Missionvale
* Salt Lake

Restoration Update:
Technical teams are investigating the fault. There is currently no estimated time of restoration. Updates will be communicated as soon as more information becomes available.

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience and cooperation.

POWER OUTAGE – LAWSON SUBSTATION

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Lawson Substation (Perl Road 1 & 2) following the tripping of a 22kV circuit breaker.

 Affected Areas:
* Sidwell
* Sydenham
* Neave Industrial

Restoration Update:
Technical teams are investigating the fault. There is currently no estimated time of restoration. Updates will be communicated as soon as more information becomes available.

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience and cooperation.

WATER TRUCK LOCATIONS 

30 January 2026 | 11h00

Residents are advised that water trucks are stationed at the following points:

* Versoenings Way, Despatch
* ?M. Ramaphosa Str, KwaNobuhle
* ?Ntsasa Str
* ?Ngoyi Str, KwaZakhele
* ?Ayt Rd, KwaZakhele

Tankers are continually moving within these areas, and might leave to refill but will return to these areas.

Tankers will be moved and prioritised as needed.

Residents can contact their ward councillors for locations.

UPDATE ON POWER OUTAGE AFFECTING THE METRO 
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 15:40

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to sincerely thank residents for their patience and understanding following the power outage on the Bethelsdorp–Greenbushes Line.

We are pleased to confirm that the following substations have now been successfully energised:
1. Rowallan Park Substation
2. Lorraine Substation
3. Arlington Substation
4. Summerstrand Substation

Currently, Kunene Park, Walmer, Walmer Location, Lovemore Park, Lovemore Hights and Schoenmakerskop currently have power supply.

The restoration of electricity across the Metro will continue in phases as the network is carefully and safely brought back online. While some areas may experience delays, every effort is being made to restore supply as quickly as possible.

We appreciate the cooperation and resilience shown by our communities during this time and assure residents that technical teams remain on the ground until full restoration is achieved.