Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, has reassured residents affected by the power outage following heavy rains on Monday, 5 November 2024, that electricity supply will be restored soon. Various teams are on the ground working diligently to resolve the faults and other service delivery efforts.
On Tuesday, 5 November 2024, the Mayor led a delegation of officials in Kariega and KwaNobuhle to assess the Metro’s response and progress, addressing challenges that still need attention. Other political leaders, including Deputy Executive Mayor Cllr Gary van Niekerk, Council Speaker Cllr Eugene Johnson, and Chief Whip Cllr Wandisile Jikeka, conducted inspections in other affected clusters.
The Mayor expressed gratitude to the Metro’s dedicated officials who are attending to various calls, including flooded homes, electricity outages, burst water pipes, and blocked stormwater drains.
“We visited the Mabandla substation in KwaNobuhle, where the entire area is affected by the power outage. Officials have confirmed that power is live and connecting to the substation.
They are currently finishing testing to switch the electricity back on. We are also making progress on the capital project to refurbish the Mabandla Substation, aiming to eliminate frequent power outages in the area,” said Mayor Lobishe.
“This project will ensure sustainable electricity supply in the area. We will keep the community updated on the progress. We appreciate the commitment of our officials, who are diligently working to ensure no reference number is left unattended,” the Mayor added.
Mayor Lobishe emphasised the Municipality’s unwavering commitment to effectively provide and restore all services to all residents. “Our goal is to ensure that every resident receives the services they need promptly and efficiently. We are dedicated to addressing all issues, from power outages to water supply, with the utmost urgency and care,” she stated.
KwaNobuhle resident, Aphelele Nelani, expressed hope that power would be restored soon following the Mayor’s visit. “The outage really hits us hard in the mornings when children have to go to school, as some households do not have gas stoves. We are hopeful that we will have electricity again soon,” said Nelani.
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