According to Rand Water, on 2 December the Vaal Dam was at 40,8 percent capacity. Department of Water spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau updates gives an update on the status of the dams, amid heavy Gauteng rainfall.
On 02 March 2026, Johannesburg Water commenced the final commissioning of the new Brixton Reservoir, Tower and Pump Station Complex. The technical team continues addressing snags on the system. As part of the standard commissioning and quality...
South Africa has welcomed the African Union’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Water, an important recognition that water security is fundamental to achieving the continent’s developmental aspirations. Speaking at the inaugural...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has received notification regarding a privately owned dam, located near Barberton in Mpumalanga under the City of Mbombela Local Municipality, which has been reported to be at risk of failure. The dam...