Drought Impact South Africa

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Low: The Vaal Dam, part of the Integrated Vaal River System supplying Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Free State and Northern Cape, is under pressure from planned maintenance and low rainfall. Photo: Mike van Jaarsveld

DROUGHT IMPACT SOUTH AFRICA

Vaal Dam’s levels are plummeting

Although there is a backup plan in the Sterkfontein Dam, residents need to reduce their water use

Sheree Bega