The Vaal Dam has remained above 100% capacity for six straight days, buoyed by strong seasonal inflows. This comes after the ...
A milestone has quietly slipped by at the Vaal Dam. As of 20 February 2026, South Africa’s largest dam has remained above its full supply level for 350 consecutive days, a sustained run that, when ...
With the Vaal Dam water levels at 107.3%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened a third sluice gate at the dam to increase water outflows and manage the increase of inflows. The ...