The Vaal River has been officially reopened following months of efforts by officials to remove invasive aquatic weeds and water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) that had overrun the Vaal River Barrage ...

The Vaal River Barrage Reservoir remains one of South Africa’s most promising inland tourism destinations. A clean, ...

Recent water quality tests reveal continued fluctuations in E. coli levels across various points of the Vaal River, according to Rand Water’s latest sampling report from Wednesday, 29 January. The ...

Havoc erupts in the Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality in Bloemhof, North West province. Flooding in areas close to the Vaal River has negatively impacted about 130 households. Seven sluice gates at the ...

JOHANNESBURG - The Water and Sanitation Department continues to urge residents living near the Vaal River to evacuate, as flooding is expected to persist along the riverbanks. This follows the opening ...

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.