Democratic Alliance Highlights Deteriorating Pylons in Nelson Mandela Bay Amid Delays in Maintenance Contract
POWER GRIDS & TRANSMISSION
An oversight visit by the Democratic Alliance revealed heavily corroded pylons in Nelson Mandela Bay. A maintenance contract awarded in September 2022 has faced multiple delays due to legal objections.
Two sets of pylons have collapsed in the metro, causing significant disruptions. Municipal officials are conducting technical assessments of the electricity network to inform infrastructure planning.

Feb 6, 2026, 3:26 PM