The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam following days of persistent rainfall, warning residents in low-lying areas to evacuate immediately. Officials monitoring the Vaal Dam, which is a crucial water source for Gauteng, confirmed the dam has exceeded full capacity, reaching 109%. DWS spokesperson Wisane … Continue reading Evacuations Underway as Vaal Dam Overflows Past 109% Capacity