Vanderkloof is about 81 miles (130 km) away from the Gariep reservoir and is the second biggest dam in South Africa. The 3,187.557 million m3 reservoir was built in 1973 and opened in 1977.

Vanderkloof Dam follows a similar trend at 78.5% capacity, compared to 94.8% last year, while Elandskuil Dam shows notable recovery at 97.4%, up from 51.0% last year. ALSO READ: Vaal Dam level ...

While the Northern Cape faces significant water scarcity challenges, a combination of effective management, technological innovation, and public engagement can help secure water resources for the ...