Farmers hope for last rain as Vaal Dam residents fear flooding

Some farmers were still praying for the last drops of rain before the turn of the season while Vaal Dam levels in the Free State continued to increase and residents feared another flood.

- Marizka Coetzer

The dam's level was currently at 108% and had slightly started flooding properties around the wall, Isabelle van der Merwe from the Deneysville Water Sport Club said.

"Everything is usually fine when the dam is full. It is now at 108% and at the moment it doesn't affect us. People are fishing and relaxing in the water but if it continues to rise, even by 2%, some of the camping sites will be flooded," she said.

Van der Merwe said she hopes the department of water and sanitation learnt from their mistakes to avoid another big flood.