Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls on Winterveld residents to take immediate action against waste dumping in the Tolwane River, emphasising the urgent need to protect South Africa's water resources ...

Residents and business owners in Bloemhof and along the Vaal Dam are grappling with unprecedented challenges following weeks of relentless flooding that has submerged homes, destroyed ...

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 ...

North West flood crisis: Bloemhof residents face long recovery Recent flooding along the Vaal River has devastated towns like Bloemhof in North West, where agriculture and tourism drive the economy.

Picture: @DWS_RSA/X JOHANNEBURG - Communities living near the Vaal River may experience further flooding, as more sluice gates at the Bloemhof Dam have been opened.

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 ...

Due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Vaal River catchment area, the Department of Water and Sanitation has opened five sluice gates at the Vaal Dam to manage the rapidly increasing water levels ...

ORKNEY - Authorities are warning those living near the Vaal River to evacuate due to the risk of flooding. A fifth sluice gate has been opened at the Vaal Dam. READ: Civil society demands action ...

An urgent evacuation order has been issued for residents living near the Vaal River, including the town of Orkney, after recent heavy rains filled the Vaal Dam beyond its capacity.

JOHANNESBURG - Residents of low-lying areas near the Vaal Dam are urged to evacuate due to potential flooding risks. The dam has surpassed 100% capacity, with additional rainfall expected during ...

Vaal River system update: 6 valves opened at Vaal Dam to increase outflows and manage levels, Bloemhof releases at 400 mᵌ/s The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened 6 valves at the Vaal ...

As the water levels of the Vaal dam reach 101.51%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reduced the outflow of water from 61.2 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to 40 mᵌ/s as inflows ...