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Katse Lodge Positioned as a Tourism Gem Under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

Set against sweeping panoramic views of the iconic Katse Dam, framed by rugged mountains and open untouched landscapes, the Katse Lodge is set to open its doors next year as a standout destination in Lesotho’s growing tourism offering. Thoughtfully renovated as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II, the lodge blends comfort with a deep sense of place,…

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South Africa & Lesotho Strengthen Water Security Through Phase II Oversight Visit

The South African Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina arrived in Mokhotlong in Lesotho where a comprehensive briefing session was held ahead of a three-site oversight visit to Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The site visits included the Polihali Dam Wall, the Transfer Tunnel and the Senqu Bridge. The Minister was accompanied by the Lesotho Minister…

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Minister Majodina to Lead South African Oversight Visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, alongside Deputy Minister of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Seiso Mohai as well as South Africa’s High Commissioner for Lesotho, Constance Sapasengwi will lead a South African delegation on an oversight visit to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II. The delegation will engage with Lesotho’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mr…

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VAAL RIVER SYSTEM UPDATE: Outflows at Vaal and Bloemhof Dams to Increase as Water Levels Rise Following Recent Rainfall

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will increase water outflows at both the Vaal and Bloemhof Dams to 60 cubic metres per second (m³/s) from 12 pm today, in line with its flood management plan. This follows this morning’s high storage levels with the Vaal Dam at 102.78% and the Bloemhof Dam at 98.32%. Outflows at the Vaal Dam…

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Minister Majodina places the upcoming AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit on SADC Agenda at the 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers on Energy & Water

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water in Harare. Minister Majodina attended the joint meeting together with Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa whose portfolio is part…

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Minister Pemmy Majodina commends the completed Welbedacht Pipeline project that will ease water supply challenges in Mangaung

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, said the Welbedacht Pipeline Phase 1 project will augment water supply and enhance reliable water provision in Mangaung and surrounding areas. She handed over the project to Vaal Central Water in Bloemfontein on Friday, 27 June 2025. Minister Majodina was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, Free…

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