Vumatel is currently experiencing the following issue:
Start Date & Time: 26/03/2026 @ 11:41
Affected Area/s: Mpumalanga Zone 1
Impact: Customers may experience no connectivity.
Vumatel technicians are currently investigating. There is no ETR at the moment.
Update (26/03/2026 @18:56):
Vumatel confirmed that this outage was resolved on 26/03/2026 @18:56. Please restart your devices and contact our Support Team should you still experience connection issues
Update (26/03/2026 @ 16:19):
Splice work still in progress. Next update will be provided at 18h00.
Update (26/03/2026 @ 14:49):
Please note that LA technicians are still busy splicing. ETR:19h00.
Update (26/03/2026 @ 13:38):
Please note that LA technicians are busy splicing.
Update (26/03/2026 @ 12:55):
Due to the extent of the damage and continued construction in the area, technicians will proceed with rerouting the joint to ensure a more stable, long-term resolution.
Update (26/03/2026 @ 12:55):
Vendor technicians are currently onsite and have identified a major cable break in the Hammarsdale/Cato Ridge area. The affected joint has been found to be severely damaged as a result of ongoing construction activities in the vicinity
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