FILE: Flooding along the banks of the Vaal River. Picture: Simphiwe Nkosi/EWN. JOHANNESBURG - While the South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned of possible flooding in parts of Gauteng ...

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 ...

JOHANNESBURG - Residents living near the banks of the Vaal River catchment have been cautioned to evacuate after water levels surged due to the persistent rainfall. The water and sanitation ...

It has advised people living within the floodline of the Vaal River, downstream of the Vaal Dam and the Bloemhof Dam, to evacuate and move to a safe area. Residents should also remove valuable ...

has reaffirmed its commitment to monitor inflow water levels in the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) to ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place. In a statement on Tuesday ...

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 has reported a ...

has reaffirmed its commitment to monitor inflow water levels in the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) to ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place. In a statement on Tuesday ...

As water levels surge past dangerous thresholds, business owners along the Vaal River are speaking out, demanding action from the government to protect their livelihoods. On Sunday, the Department ...

The Vaal Dam's third sluice gate has been reopened amid high inflows due to the continued heavy rainfall in the upper catchment. The third sluice gate was reopened on Wednesday at 4pm to manage ...

“People living within the floodline of the Vaal River downstream of the Vaal and Bloemhof Dams and have evacuated should continue to avoid the flooded areas as the river catchment remains ...

It was opened after water levels reached 109-percent. At the same time, several towns in the North West saw localised flooding after heavy downpours over the last few days. eNCA's Slindelo ...

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.