The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will on Tuesday, 22nd of September 2020, hold a media tour at the Vaal Dam in light of dwindling levels of the dam, and given its importance in the supply of water to Gauteng and surrounding areas.
The Vaal Dam is a key part of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), and supplies water to the Gauteng’s major industries including the petro-energy company SASOL and the electricity generating giant ESKOM.
Gauteng plays a catalytic role in both the regional and continental economy.
Due to the dry-winter season, the levels of the Vaal Dam have depleted considerably, leading to it hovering well below the 40% mark. This means that there is a need for heightened water conservation to use the precious resource wisely and sparingly.
It is also important to see the dam, iconic as it is, in light of this month of September being Heritage Month. All dams in the ownership of the DWS on behalf of government and the people of South Africa are part of the country’s Heritage and must be cherished.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Venue: Vaal Dam, Deneysville, Free State
Time: Members of the media will meet at the dam at 10h30 for 11h00
Please note that transport will be provided for journalists and will leave from the Department of Water and Sanitation, Bothongo Plaza East Building, 285 Francis Baard at 08:30
For RSVP, please contact Mr Hosia Sithole on 082 723 2442 or SitholeH2dws.gov.za or Mr Khulekani Ngcobo on 082 723 6030/ Ngcobok@dws.gov.za
For more information, contact:
Sputnik Ratau
Director Media Liaison
Cell: 082 874 2942
