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‘War on Leaks’ programme: SIU reveals R2.2bn budget balloons to over R4bn

‘Life is back to normal’: Flood warnings subside with Vaal Dam levels

Majodina reviews report on illegal Middle Letaba Dam blockages

Last Vaal Dam sluice gate closed: Here’s what level the dam is sitting at

Vaal Dam: Residents refuse evacuation orders despite rising flood dangers

‘It’s a disaster’: Residents concerned as Vaal Dam opens 10th sluice gate [VIDEO]

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WATCH: 10th sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam

Flood warnings as 10th Vaal Dam sluice gate to be opened [VIDEO]

Sixth sluice gate opened as Vaal Dam level increases

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SA’s politicians should carry out more water shutdowns – but ‘then they’re admitting to failure’

Vaal Dam sluice gates reduced as water levels decrease

Government won’t compensate residents near dams for flood damage, says Majodina

Water department warns of illegal dam wall failures

At least R900 billion needed to fix SA’s water woes

‘We urge you to evacuate’: Department warns of flooding amid Bloemhof and Vaal Dam releases

Vaal Dam flooding: Why residents are shrugging off evacuation warnings

WATCH: Residents urged to evacuate after fifth sluice gate opened at Vaal Dam

Fourth sluice gate opened at Vaal Dam due to increased inflows

Vaal Dam level drops slightly as third sluice gate remains open

‘SA needs a wake-up call before it’s too late’: Urgent action needed to address water crisis

Another sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam

Slight decrease in Vaal Dam water level: Here’s why and where it stands at now

Water infrastructure overhaul underway to secure SA’s future

Here’s how full some of SA’s biggest and most prominent dams are

‘Loads of water, not a drop to drink’: Here’s why a full Vaal Dam doesn’t mean less water outages

The Vaal Dam is full, now what?

30 million litres of raw sewage flowing into Jukskei River and Hartbeespoort Dam

Dam good! 101% recorded at Vaal Dam

Vaal Dam reaches 100% capacity for first time since 2023

Vaal Dam at 97%, could it reach 100% milestone by the weekend?

Will the Vaal Dam overflow? Here’s what will happen if it reaches 100% capacity

Vaal Dam sees major spike in 24 hours: Here’s how much it has gone up in the last week