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Watch VideoChurches warned against Vaal River baptisms as flood risks escalate

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has warned churches to avoid performing baptisms and rituals in the Vaal River this Easter as dam levels exceed 110% capacity.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Body of 15-year-old boy recovered after swimming in flooded river in the North West

The boy, from Ruigtesloot Village, lost his life after he was swept away while swimming in a swollen river with his five friends.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Body of missing man found in Hennops River

The NSRI said the body was found in the river about 2km from where the man's vehicle was discovered on Monday.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Missing man's body found on Christmas Day at Hartbeespoort Dam

Authorities said that they have located and recovered the body of a man who went missing on Tuesday afternoon in Hartbeespoort Dam while fishing.

News South Africa North West
Vernon Pillay|Published