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Integrated Vaal River System

‘Every year now feels like a one-in-100-year flood’ — Life below the Vaal Dam in a changing climate

Our Burning Planet

‘Every year now feels like a one-in-100-year flood’ — Life below the Vaal Dam in a changing climate

by: Julia Evans

Water woes - what the temporary shutdown of the supply from Lesotho means for Johannesburg

South Africa, Maverick News

Water woes - what the temporary shutdown of the supply from Lesotho means for Johannesburg

by: Sean Christie

Why Joburg has worsening water issues — even when the dams are full

Our Burning Planet, Maverick News

Why Joburg has worsening water issues — even when the dams are full

by: Gemma Ritchie

South Africa’s water supply faces system failure complicated by a legal, constitutional conundrum

South Africa, Our Burning Planet, Maverick News

South Africa’s water supply faces system failure complicated by a legal, constitutional conundrum

by: Marie Antelme

Flooding silver lining: South Africa’s dams now almost 88% full, up from 62% last year

South Africa, Our Burning Planet

Flooding silver lining: South Africa’s dams now almost 88% full, up from 62% last year

by: Victoria O’Regan

Vaal Dam releases water after reaching 106% capacity – a first since 2017

South Africa

Vaal Dam releases water after reaching 106% capacity – a first since 2017

by: Sandisiwe Shoba

Vaal Dam level at 36%: Water caution urged in Gauteng

South Africa

Vaal Dam level at 36%: Water caution urged in Gauteng

by: Ayanda Mthethwa

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