Vumatel is currently experiencing the following issue:
Start Date & Time: 09/06/2026 @16:06
Affected Area/s: Newlands East Zone 03
Impact: Customers may experience no connectivity.
Vumatel technicians are currently investigating. There is no ETR at the moment.
Update (12/06/2026 @ 08:59):
Vumatel has advised that TLB is onsite, and Vumatel technicians are waiting for TLB to finish and technicians can resume with work
Update (11/06/2026 @ 17:37):
Vumatel has advised that they awaiting 3rd party TLB to clear the rubble
Update (11/06/2026 @ 17:32):
Vumatel Team have finished splicing on 1 side of the road, they are waiting for contractor to remove rubble and level the road for us to put our sleeve to go across the road.
Update (11/06/2026 @ 13:57):
Vumatel has advised that Splicing progress Link cable 48F T1- complete T2- complete
Update (11/06/2026 @ 10:31):
Vumatel technicians advised civil work in progress: Relocation of ducts and trenching.
Update (11/06/2026 @ 09:29):
Vumatel technicians will resume repairs, progress updates to follow.
Update (10/06/2026 @ 17:01):
Vumatel technicians advised repairs are on hold due to safety reasons..
Update (10/06/2026 @ 11:28):
Vumate technicians are on site localizing the fault.
Update (10/06/2026 @ 11:26):
Vumatel technicians Repairs on hold as we dependent on a 3rd contractor party completing their work before we can continue.
Update (09/06/2026 @ 15:57):
Vumatel technicians advised community is having a meeting with a contractor regarding this at Umbango and will come back tomorrow for an outcome of the meeting..
Update (09/06/2026 @ 11:43):
Vumatel technicians advised repairs are on hold as they are dependent on a 3rd party contractor completing their work before they can continue.
Update (09/06/2026Y @ 11:05):
Vumatel technicians are on site investigating further.
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