Vaal River
Failing sewerage systems, rapid urbanisation and industrial pollution are turning Gauteng’s rivers into an environmental and public health crisis. Major waterways like the Jukskei, Klip and Hennops carry untreated sewage and contaminants into larger systems such as the Vaal River. A recent report highlights unsafe levels of bacteria in many water sources across the province.
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Gauteng police are intensifying efforts to locate a 17-year-old boy who disappeared during a boat cruise on the Vaal River. The teenager is suspected to have fallen overboard on Friday evening. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing.