A man shared how the recent rains has caused water from the Vaal Dam to reach his doorstep. South Africans were amazed and ...

The third sluice gate was opened on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to boost the dam's water releases to approximately 400 ...

Residents along the Vaal River are urged to take the necessary precautions to protect their properties. Photo: Vaal River Rats South Africa The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the ...

People living along the banks of the Vaal River and in the flood plain have been advised to move as water is released from the Vaal Dam into the river. Water levels in the Vaal dam increased from ...

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged people who reside within the floodline of the Vaal River downstream of the Vaal Dam and the Bloemhof Dam to evacuate and move safer areas.

Floods at Hartbeesfontein dam after the Vaal Dam water levels reached 112.85% in Dennisville in Free State, 9 April 2025. Evacuations begun in the North West as Vaal River water levels rise.

With the Vaal Dam water levels at 107.30%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened a third sluice gate at the dam to increase water outflows and manage the increase of inflows.

Water levels at the Vaal Dam have continued to rise, and were sitting at nearly 113% of capacity on Tuesday, according to the department of water and sanitation. It has advised people living ...

The Department of Water and Sanitation opened a fifth sluice gate following a rapid rise in water levels in the Vaal Dam. An urgent evacuation order has been issued to residents located close to the ...