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The department of water and sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to “address serious and ongoing safety risks” at My Own Dam — publicly known as Senteeko Dam — in Mpumalanga. Photo: DWS

Water department slaps Senteeko Dam owner with directive over dam that is at imminent risk of failure

Without urgent remedial action, ‘further deterioration is likely to continue’

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
The department of water and sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to “address serious and ongoing safety risks” at My Own Dam — publicly known as Senteeko Dam — in Mpumalanga. Photo: DWS

Authorities race to avert Barberton dam disaster

Residents have been urged to evacuate downstream of Senteeko Dam in Mpumalanga

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
H10 Lower Sabie low water bridge overflowing back in January. (SANParks)

Severe floods kill 37 across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, national disaster declared

Relief and recovery efforts are underway across the two provinces

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
The Letaba rest camp is under water. (SANParks)

Kruger National Park closed to day visitors amid heavy flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Persistent and heavy rainfall affecting Limpopo and Mpumalanga has led to South African National Parks (SANParks) taking a precautionary decision to temporarily suspend day visitor access to the Kruger National Park until conditions improve. SANParks said that it is mindful of the strain that ongoing rainfall is placing on operational and emergency‑response resources.  “The organisation […]

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read