Johannesburg - The Vaal Dam, one South Africa's major reservoirs, was 74% full on Tuesday after a low of 34% two weeks ago, the water affairs department said. "The Vaal Dam has reacted brilliantly to ...

The latest information reveals the severity of the situation, with the Vaal Dam reaching nearly 110% capacity as of Tuesday. As water levels remain well above capacity, outflows have been reduced ...

Bloemhof residents will have to wait for water leaving the Vaal Dam catchment area to flow through to the Bloemhof Dam and make its way downriver.

On Monday, Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson Sputnik Ratau said although water levels were declining in the Vaal Dam, Day Zero had not yet arrived in the province. He added the dam was ...

According to Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson Wisane Mavasa, the water levels of the Vaal dam stood at 119.18%, with inflows declining to 1 338.80 m³/s, from the 1 587.34 m 3 /s ...

Residents and businesses affected by recent flooding along the Vaal River say it will take years to recover from the economic damage. The town of Bloemhof in the North West province sits on the ...

FILE: The Department of Water and Sanitation opened a sluice gate at the Vaal Dam on 6 April 2025 after water levels surged due to persistent rain. Picture: @DWS_RSA/X JOHANNESBURG - The Water and ...

After closing two sluice gates at the Vaal dam on Thursday, another two will be closed on Friday. This will leave four sluice gates open as the water level of, and inflow into, the dam decreases ...

In early April, six floodgates were opened at the Vaal Dam, triggering downstream flooding. Last week, rising inflows forced the opening of 10 gates, pushing water levels even higher and worsening ...

The Vaal Triangle region has lots to offer, and once a year there’s a splendid opportunity to showcase the area widely – all thanks to the Vaal River Meander Wine Route! This ever-popular ...

Around 150 households had been evacuated, with a lot of displaced people relying on donations to meet their daily needs, Nel said. Water levels at both the Vaal and Bloemhof dams have come down in ...

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