Authorities have opened a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam as inflows surge at an alarming rate. The rising water levels ...

An urgent evacuation order has been issued to residents located close to the Vaal River. Klerksdorp Fire Department spokesperson Stephan Mpato warned that the dam's water levels are rising ...

Families and individuals who live in low-lying areas near the Vaal River have been urged to evacuate due to rising water ...

Moreover, homes along the swollen banks of the Vaal River were flooded. Majodina says evacuations are necessary to prevent loss of life and further damage to infrastructure. “We'll ensure that ...

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has urged churches to refrain from performing rituals and baptisms near the Vaal River due to rising water that can result in them being washed away.

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

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.

Evacuations begun in the North West as Vaal River water levels rise. Many in Klerksdorp and Orkney. Picture:Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen The Vaal Dam’s water level has risen to 115.57% capacity ...

NORTH WEST - Evacuations have begun in the North West as Vaal River water levels rise. Many in Klerksdorp and Orkney have already packed their bags and are heading out.

Despite the Vaal Dam being at more than 100% capacity, Johannesburg and broader Gauteng residents should not expect an end to ...

The authorities are acting swiftly as the dams experience heavy inflows, and the risk of flooding is becoming increasingly ...