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Middelburg Dam sluice gates to be opened

Residents are warned to stay away from low-lying bridges.

November 27, 2025
Lebo Choma Less than a minute
A picture of opened sluice gates.
Archive photo: The sluice gates at the Middelburg Dam.

The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality is planning to open the Middelburg Dam sluice gates after the dam has reached its capacity at 97% following heavy rains.

Residents and motorists are warned to steer clear of low-lying bridges and exercise caution.

The gates will be opened at 15:00.

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November 27, 2025
Lebo Choma Less than a minute

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Lebo Choma

Lebo Choma has been working as a journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since June 2025. Lebo holds an LLB degree from the University of Zululand. As a community journalist her true passion is serving the community by being its voice. As a young journalist, she has a passion for covering a variety of stories, however, court stories and heartwarming people’s stories are her favorite to cover.
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