Vaal River reopens after 398 hectares of invasive species removed

Invasive water species had covered 398 hectares of the Vaal River, leaving less than one hectare of water visible at one point.

The Vaal River has officially reopened after local government and community groups worked for months to clear invasive plants in the water.

“This was achieved through the support of various stakeholders, starting with the Vaal River community, Rand Water, the Department of Water and Sanitation and others.

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