The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro says it will begin restoring electricity to areas that have been without power for days from two o’clock this afternoon.
The Electricity and Energy Directorate, together with the appointed specialist service provider, has completed all major construction work. Testing has been concluded successfully, confirming the integrity, safety and operational readiness of the network.
From 14:00, the Municipality will begin the phased energisation and balancing of the electricity network. Residents are advised that it will take several hours for electricity supply to be restored across all affected areas, as power is introduced gradually to ensure system stability and to prevent overloads or further faults.
Electricity has already been restored to some areas, including Seaview, Tembani and Greenbushes Industrial, with remaining areas expected to follow progressively during the course of the afternoon and evening.
To ensure a safe and stable restoration of electricity, all residents and businesses in affected areas are urgently requested to do the following before supply is restored:
1. Disconnect all generators from internal wiring and the municipal supply.
2. Switch off swimming pool pumps.
3. Switch off geysers.
4. Switch off electric stoves.
5. Switch off all non-essential electrical equipment
6. These actions are critical to prevent network overloads, protect appliances, and ensure the safe re-energisation of the electricity system.
Once electricity supply has been restored and stabilised, customers are advised to gradually reconnect appliances, starting with essential equipment only.
Residents are also urged to remain vigilant and to immediately report any suspicious activity, vandalism or tampering near substations or electricity infrastructure.
Report suspicious activity to 041 506 5595
Community cooperation is essential in protecting critical infrastructure and preventing future disruptions. Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, thanked residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation, "Our teams have worked around the clock under challenging conditions to restore this critical infrastructure. Electricity restoration will begin at 14:00 today, and we ask residents to allow time for the phased process to be completed safely across all areas,” said Executive Mayor Lobishe.
The Municipality reiterates that electricity restoration is a key enabler for the stabilisation of water supply, as pump stations and treatment works rely on consistent power.
Residents are advised that brief interruptions may occur during the balancing process. These are expected and form part of a controlled and safe restoration.
The Metro had initially estimated that repairs would take 14 days. Power supply has been disrupted since two electricity pylons collapsed due to gale-force winds last Thursday.
The process is expected to continue until tonight
The Electricity and Energy Directorate, together with the appointed specialist service provider, has completed all major construction work. Testing has been concluded successfully, confirming the integrity, safety and operational readiness of the network.
From 14:00, the Municipality will begin the phased energisation and balancing of the electricity network. Residents are advised that it will take several hours for electricity supply to be restored across all affected areas, as power is introduced gradually to ensure system stability and to prevent overloads or further faults.
Electricity has already been restored to some areas, including Seaview, Tembani and Greenbushes Industrial, with remaining areas expected to follow progressively during the course of the afternoon and evening.
To ensure a safe and stable restoration of electricity, all residents and businesses in affected areas are urgently requested to do the following before supply is restored:
1. Disconnect all generators from internal wiring and the municipal supply.
2. Switch off swimming pool pumps.
3. Switch off geysers.
4. Switch off electric stoves.
5. Switch off all non-essential electrical equipment
6. These actions are critical to prevent network overloads, protect appliances, and ensure the safe re-energisation of the electricity system.
Once electricity supply has been restored and stabilised, customers are advised to gradually reconnect appliances, starting with essential equipment only.
Residents are also urged to remain vigilant and to immediately report any suspicious activity, vandalism or tampering near substations or electricity infrastructure.
Report suspicious activity to 041 506 5595
Community cooperation is essential in protecting critical infrastructure and preventing future disruptions. Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, thanked residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation, "Our teams have worked around the clock under challenging conditions to restore this critical infrastructure. Electricity restoration will begin at 14:00 today, and we ask residents to allow time for the phased process to be completed safely across all areas,” said Executive Mayor Lobishe.
The Municipality reiterates that electricity restoration is a key enabler for the stabilisation of water supply, as pump stations and treatment works rely on consistent power.
Residents are advised that brief interruptions may occur during the balancing process. These are expected and form part of a controlled and safe restoration.
The Metro had initially estimated that repairs would take 14 days. Power supply has been disrupted since two electricity pylons collapsed due to gale-force winds last Thursday.
The process is expected to continue until tonight
