South Africa: Power restored to areas of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, following infrastructure repairs as of Sept. 5 /update 1

Authorities in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, which includes Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), have announced the full restoration of power across previously affected suburbs as of Sept. 5. Four high-voltage pylons collapsed due to strong winds on Aug. 21; early estimations that the restoration would require fourteen days were revised to seven. Affected areas were located in the south of Gqeberha, including Summerstrand, EP Command, Forest Hill, Humewood, South End, Arlington, Lovemore Park, Miramar, Pari Park, Providentia, Schoenmakerskop, Walmer, Walmer Location, Walmer Industrial, and other surrounding areas. No travel disruptions were reported at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).

Additional latent commercial and communications disruptions are possible in the coming days, as utilities, businesses, and public services process likely backlogs.