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The Vaal Dam’s water level has risen to 115.57% capacity, but authorities are maintaining just five open sluice gates, signalling improved management compared to previous flooding events.

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.

So far, only three remain open to regulate outflows and reduce volume levels. Some properties along the riverbank remain underwater, and businesses have been forced to close their doors.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has urged residents residing along the floodlines of the Vaal River to evacuate the area and those who have already relocated not to return to their ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 JOHANNEBURG - Communities ...

On Wednesday, the Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, visited the Vaal Dam to assess the water resource infrastructure amid heavy inflows into the dam due to heavy rainfall. The ...