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Vaal Dam closed four floodgates

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WATCH: Communities continue to evacuate around the Vaal Dam [Video]

Vaal Dam: Evacuations continue
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Vaal Dam: Evacuations continue near the river banks

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Gauteng

Vaal Dam closed four floodgates

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WATCH: Communities continue to evacuate around the Vaal Dam [Video]

Vaal Dam: Evacuations continue
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Vaal Dam: Evacuations continue near the river banks

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VAAL DAM: Communities urged to move to higher ground

By Virginia Keppler-Young19-02-2023 21:38

Communities have been urged to move to higher ground as 12 floodgates remain open at the Vaal Dam.

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Twelve floodgates remain open at the Vaal Dam

By Virginia Keppler-Young19-02-2023 15:32

Twelve floodgates at the Vaal Dam remains open on Sunday 19 February 2023.

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Vaal River floods: Situation expected to normalise soon

By Siso Naile23-11-2022 23:02

High rainfall over the last week has seen areas along the Vaal River flooded with people sadly evacuating their homes

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Splashdown: Warnings issued, as Vaal Dam releases TORRENTS of water

By Tom Head13-04-2022 17:19

Water, water everywhere: The government has decided to open the sluice gates at Vaal Dam, and TWO other facilities on Wednesday.

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Gauteng put on FLOOD ALERT – as Vaal Dam continues to overflow

By Tom Head18-01-2022 16:47

Communities in Gauteng have been hit by a ‘flood alert’ from the DWS on Tuesday – and the Vaal Dam remains fit-for-bursting.

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Watch | How lovely! Torrents of water released from overflowing Vaal Dam

By Tom Head28-12-2021 12:10

You love to see it: An overflowing Vaal Dam has treated us to a spectacular sight on Tuesday – and MORE sluice gates may open soon.

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Residents urged to use water sparingly after decrease in Vaal river system

By Cheryl Kahla19-05-2021 16:36

The decrease in the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) dam levels is marginal, but residents are urged to use water sparingly.

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Watch: Harrowing footage of fatal Vaal Dam helicopter crash surfaces

By Tom Head16-05-2021 15:57

Sensitive viewers might want to avoid this one: A video clip of the tragic Vaal Dam helicopter crash has made its way online – raising further questions.

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Vaal Dam latest: Helicopter crash claims life of pilot, passenger

By Cheryl Kahla14-05-2021 23:49

The pilot and a passenger of a Robinson R44 helicopter died Friday evening after the aircraft crashed into the Vaal Dam.

No respite for sewage-saddled,
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No respite for sewage-saddled, in-the-dark, water-starved Emfuleni residents

By Riyaz Patel13-02-2021 07:00

The municipality, which sprawls along the north bank of the Vaal River near Vereeniging, is one of Gauteng’s most densely populated areas, with Sebokeng, Evaton, Sharpeville, and Boipatong townships lying within its boundaries.

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Dam levels in SA: Vaal Dam reaches 82.4% capacity after recent rainfall

By Cheryl Kahla03-02-2021 16:39

Currently at 82.4% capacity and climbing!

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Yes, there are submerged graves beneath the Vaal Dam [photos]

By Cheryl Kahla29-11-2020 11:20

It’s true. There are graves beneath the Vaal Dam.

WC water supply ‘healthy,’ Gau
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WC water supply ‘healthy,’ Gauteng a concern

By Riyaz Patel12-09-2020 09:03

The Vaal Dam has once again declined this week, painting a grim picture for a dam that is critical for the water supply of South Africa’s economic hub of Gauteng,

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South Africa’s average dam levels increase by almost 2%

By (ANA) African News Agency19-02-2020 07:07

Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu has praised the latest increases but also urged citizens to continue using water sparingly.

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Cape Town dam levels vs Vaal Dam: First water readings for 2020

By Tom Head02-01-2020 12:06

Cape Town dam levels and the latest readings from the Vaal Dam tell two very different stories at the beginning of 2020. Here’s how both are faring.

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Vaal Dam: Good news as water levels enjoy a magnificent surge

By Tom Head16-12-2019 12:00

The Vaal Dam was in desperate need of a win, and it’s had one this week. An impressive set of data shows that the beleaguered facility can stage a recovery.

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Gauteng dam levels: Vaal dam remains low, despite heavy rains

By Andrea Chothia11-12-2019 11:29

Gauteng dam levels, on the whole, have improved after a week of heavy rain but the Vaal dam is yet to make a steady advance.

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Latest Gauteng dam levels: Vaal water dips below 40%

By Andrea Chothia04-12-2019 11:32

Worry and concern consume communities and government officials as Gauteng dam levels has been plummeting 5% over two-week intervals.

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David Mabuza: Stopping sewerage spill in Vaal River will cost R1.1-billion

By Andile Sicetsha07-11-2019 16:10

The deputy president has urged the public to not be alarmed by the state of the Vaal River, “work is currently underway to expedite the problem.”

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South Africa’s looming water crisis: Drought and dire infrastructure

By Luke Daniel28-10-2019 08:43

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, is expected to address these issues today.

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Gauteng dam levels: Water restrictions due to dropping Vaal Dam levels

By Junie Sihlangu30-09-2019 16:52

Level 1 restrictions set on Gauteng residents amid drops in dam levels.

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Fatal drowning at the Vaal Dam mars Youth Day weekend

By James Richardson15-06-2019 22:27

A fatal drowning at the Vaal Dam in the Free State on Saturday has marred the Youth Day weekend.

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