SA's water crisis | Invasive plants taking over Vaal River

JOHANNESBURG - AfriForum has raised concerns over the invasive plant species taking over the Vaal River.

The organisation is calling on government to take immediate action.

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Certain sections of the river are covered with a blanket of water lettuce and hyacinth, which are known to spread at alarming speed.
It's been a longstanding problem at the Hartbeestpoort Dam, and now the Vaal, an important source of water for Gauteng, is under threat.

Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation spoke with eNCA.