List of Water Management Areas
List of Water Management Areas
Table:
Name of WMA
Gross capacity x10³M³
Nr.
Main rivers
Location

Berg Water Management Area
416
19
Berg River, Diep River and Steenbras River
Around Cape Town, Western Cape

Breede Water Management Area
1 039
18
Breede River, Riviersonderend River, Sout River, Bot River and Palmiet River
Around Cape Aghulas, Western Cape

Crocodile (West) and Marico Water Management Area
814
3
Crocodile River and Marico River
Mostly North West

Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area
726
15
Great Fish River, Kowie River, Boesmans River, Sundays River, Gamtoos River, Kromme River, Tsitsikamma River and Groot River
Western part of Eastern Cape

Gouritz Water Management Area
261
16
Gouritz River, Olifants River, Kamanassie River, Gamka River, Buffels River, Touws River, Goukou River and Duiwenhoks River
Eastern part of Western Cape

Inkomati Water Management Area
1 049
5
Komati River and Crocodile River
Eastern Mpumalanga

Limpopo Water Management Area
281
1
Limpopo River, Matlabas River, Mokolo River, Lephalala River, Mogalakwena River, Sand River, Nzhelele River and Nwanedi River
Limpopo province

Lower Orange Water Management Area
36
14
Ongers River, Hartbees River and Orange River
Mostly Northern Cape

Lower Vaal Water Management Area
106
10
Harts River, Molopo River and Vaal River
North West and northern Northern Cape

Luvubu and Letaba Water Management Area
652
2
Mutale River, Luvuvhu River and Letaba River
Northeast Limpopo

Middle Vaal Water Management Area
1 673
9
Mooi River, Vet River and Vaal River
Northwest Free State

Mvoti to Umzimkulu Water Management Area
806
11
Mvoti River, Tongaat River, Mdloti River, Ohlanga river, Umgeni River, Sterkspruit River, Lovu River, Umkomazi River, Mzimayi River, Umzimkulu River, Mtamvuna River
Around Durban

Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area
1 070
12
Swane River, Mntafufu River, Mzimvubu River, Mngazi River, Mtata River, Xora River, Mbashe River, Nqabara River, Gqunube River, Buffalo River, Nahoon River, Groot Kei River
Rest of Eastern Cape

Olifants Water Management Area
1 074
4
Elands River, Wilge River, Steelpoort River and Olifants River
Southern part of Limpopo, northern Mpumalanga

Olifants/Doorn Water Management Area
128
17
Olifants River, Doorn River, Krom River, Sand River, and Sout River
Western Cape north of Cape Town

Thukela Water Management Area
1 110
7
Thukela River
Western KwaZulu-Natal

Upper Orange WMA
11 566
13
Modder River, Riet River, Caledon River and Orange River
Southern Free State

Upper Vaal WMA
5 630
8
Wilge River, Liebenbergsvlei River and Vaal River
Gauteng, northern Free State, southern Mpumalanga

Usutu to Mhlatuze Water Management Area
3 283
6
Usutu River, Pongola River, Mhlatuze River, Mfolozi River and Mkuze River
Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Consulting the following table and the relevant paragraphs listed.

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Berg WMA , or Berg Water Management Area ( coded : 19 ) , Include the following major rivers : the Berg River , Diep River and Steenbras River , and covers the following Dams :
Berg WMA , or Berg Water Management Area ( coded : 19 ) , Include the following major rivers : the Berg River , Diep River and Steenbras River , and covers the following Dams :
The Berg River ( also called Great Berg River or in Afrikaans : Bergrivier ) is a river located just north of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa . It is approximately 294 km ( 183 mi ) long with a catchment area of 7,715 km² ( 2979 mi² ) and debouches into the Atlantic Ocean . About 65% of the Berg River area is under agriculture . The major towns in the Berg River area are Velddrif and Laaiplek near the coast , Piketberg , Hopefield , Moorreesburg and Darling further inland .
Diep River ( Afrikaans Dieprivier ) , drains the area between the Kasteel Mountain ( north of Malmesbury ) and the northern slopes of the Durbanville Hills , in the Western Cape , a province of South Africa . Coordinates : 33°22′00″S 18°51′00″E / 33.3667°S 18.8500°E / -33.3667 ; 18.8500
Cape Town ( Afrikaans : Kaapstad ) [ ˈkɑːpstat ] ; Xhosa : iKapa ; Khoi-San : //Hui ! Gaeb ) is the second most populous city in South Africa after Johannesburg and also the legislative capital of South Africa . Colloquially named the Mother City , it is the largest city of the Western Cape province . It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality , The Parliament of South Africa sits in Cape Town . The other two capitals are located in Pretoria ( the executive capital where the Presidency is based ) and Bloemfontein ( the judicial capital where the Supreme Court of Appeal is located ) . The city is known for its harbour , for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region , and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point . Cape Town is home to 64% of the Western Cape 's population . The city was named the World Design Capital for 2014 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design . In 2014 , Cape Town was named the best place in the world to visit by both The New York Times and The Daily Telegraph. , Cape Town was one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup . Located on the shore of Table Bay , Cape Town , as the oldest urban area in South Africa , was developed by the United East India Company ( VOC ) as a supply station for Dutch ships sailing to East Africa , India , and the Far East . Jan van Riebeeck 's arrival on 6 April 1652 established VOC Cape Colony , the first permanent European settlement in South Africa . Cape Town outgrew its original purpose as the first European outpost at the Castle of Good Hope , becoming the economic and cultural hub of the Cape Colony . Until the Witwatersrand Gold Rush and the development of Johannesburg , Cape Town was the largest city in South Africa .
The Western Cape ( Afrikaans : Wes-Kaap ; Xhosa : iNtshona-Koloni ) is a province of South Africa , situated on the south-western coast of the country . It is the fourth largest of the nine provinces with an area of 129,449 square kilometres ( 49,981 sq mi ) , and the third most populous , with an estimated 6.6 million inhabitants in 2018 . About two-thirds of these inhabitants live in the metropolitan area of Cape Town , which is also the provincial capital . The Western Cape was created in 1994 from part of the former Cape Province , The two largest cities are Cape Town and George
Breede WMA , or Breede Water Management Area ( coded : 18 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Breede River , Riviersonderend River , Sout River , Bot River and Palmiet River , and covers the following Dams :
The Breede River ( Afrikaans : Breederivier ) , also known as Breë River , is a river in the Western Cape Province of South Africa . Travelling inland north from Cape Town , the river runs in a west to east direction . The surrounding western mountains formed the first continental divide experienced by European settlers in the 18th century . The Titus River and Dwars River become the Breë River .
The Sonderend River , also known as the Riviersonderend ( Afrikaans for River without an end ) , is a main tributary of the Breede River , located in Western Cape Province , South Africa . The village of Riviersonderend is believed to have taken its name from the river .
Bot River is a river in the Western Cape province of South Africa . The river mouth is located at Fisherhaven . Its tributaries include the Swart River . It falls within the Drainage system G .
Palmiet River ( Afrikaans : Palmietrivier ) is a river located in the Western Cape province of South Africa . The Palmiet River is a typical Western Cape river , experiencing winter rainfall and it is important for the Western Cape Water Supply System . It has a small catchment area of 500 km2 , flows through the expanse of the Elgin Valley , and reaches the ocean through an estuary . This river has five irrigation and hydro-power dams along its length , and provides water for agricultural and industrial uses , as well as to the city of Cape Town . It is unclear why there has been an apparent increase in flow over the last 30 years . This river is named after the plant known as Palmiet ( Prionium serratum ) and should not be confused with the Palmiet River near Durban , or the Palmiet River which is a tributary of the Keurbooms River .
Cape Agulhas ( /əˈɡʌləs/ ; Portuguese : Cabo das Agulhas [ ˈkaβu ðɐz ɐˈɣuʎɐʃ ] , Cape of the Needles ) is a rocky headland in Western Cape , South Africa . It is the geographic southern tip of the African continent and the beginning of the dividing line between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans according to the International Hydrographic Organization . Historically , the cape has been known to sailors as a major hazard on the traditional clipper route . It is sometimes regarded as one of the great capes . It was most commonly known in English as Cape L'Agulhas until the 20th century . The town of L'Agulhas is located near to the cape .
Crocodile ( West ) and Marico WMA , or Crocodile ( West ) and Marico Water Management Area ( coded : 3 ) , in South Africa is sub-divided into 6 sub-management areas each corresponding with a ( part ) river drainage area , and include the following major rivers : the Crocodile River and Marico River , sub divided into an upper Crocodile River sub-management area and a lower Crocodile River sub-management area . The Marico River sub-management area , the upper Molopo River sub-management area , The Elands River sub-management area , and the Apies River / Pienaars River sub-management area .
Crocodile ( West ) and Marico WMA , or Crocodile ( West ) and Marico Water Management Area ( coded : 3 ) , in South Africa is sub-divided into 6 sub-management areas each corresponding with a ( part ) river drainage area , and include the following major rivers : the Crocodile River and Marico River , sub divided into an upper Crocodile River sub-management area and a lower Crocodile River sub-management area . The Marico River sub-management area , the upper Molopo River sub-management area , The Elands River sub-management area , and the Apies River / Pienaars River sub-management area .
The Crocodile River ( Afrikaans : Krokodilrivier ) is a river in South Africa . After its confluence with the Marico River , both rivers form the Limpopo River .
The Marico River or Madikwe is a river in Southern Africa . There are a number of dams in its basin . Groot Marico town is named after the Marico River . After it is joined on its right bank by the Crocodile River it is known as the Limpopo River .
North West ( Tswana : Bokone Bophirima ; Southern Sotho : Leboya Bophirima ; Northern Sotho : Leboa-Bodikela ) is a province of South Africa . Its capital is Mahikeng . The province is located to the west of the major population centre of Gauteng .
Fish to Tsitsikama WMA , or Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area ( coded : 15 ) , in South Africa Includes the following major rivers : the Fish River , Kowie River , Boesmans River , Sundays River , Gamtoos River , Kromme River , Tsitsikamma River and Groot River , and covers the following Dams :
Fish to Tsitsikama WMA , or Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area ( coded : 15 ) , in South Africa Includes the following major rivers : the Fish River , Kowie River , Boesmans River , Sundays River , Gamtoos River , Kromme River , Tsitsikamma River and Groot River , and covers the following Dams :
The Great Fish River ( called great to distinguish it from the Namibian Fish River ) ( Afrikaans : Groot-Visrivier ) is a river running 644 kilometres ( 400 mi ) through the South African province of the Eastern Cape . The coastal area between Port Elizabeth and the Fish River mouth is known as the Sunshine Coast . The Great Fish River was originally named Rio do Infante , after João Infante , the captain of one of the caravels of Bartolomeu Dias . Infante visited the river in the late 1480s . The name Great Fish is also a misnomer , since it is a translation of the Dutch Groot Visch Rivier , which was the name of a tributary in the vicinity of Cradock , which at its confluence with the Little Fish ( Klein Visch Rivier ) forms what is properly called the ( Eastern Cape ) Fish River .
The Kowie River is a river in the Eastern Cape , South Africa . It has its source in the hills of the Grahamstown Heights from where it flows in a south-easterly direction draining the major part of the Bathurst region , reaching the Indian Ocean through an estuary at Port Alfred . Its major tributaries are the Bloukrans River , the Bak River and the Lushington River ( or Torrens ) . The Little Kowie River is a smaller tributary which enters the estuarine portion of the river 14 km from the mouth . There are also a number of smaller unnamed streams entering the river along its course . The Kowie river is part of the Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area .
Boesmans River ( Afrikaans : Boesmansrivier ) is a river in the Eastern Cape , South Africa . It originates north of Kirkwood and runs east past Alicedale , before it turns and twists south and east to Kenton on Sea , where it mouths into the Indian Ocean through a tidal estuary only 1.7 km to the SW of the mouth of the Kariega River .
The Sundays River or Nukakamma ( Afrikaans : Sondagsrivier ) is a river in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa . It is said to be the fastest flowing river in the country . The Khoisan people originally named this river Nukakamma ( Grassy Water ) because the river 's banks are always green and grassy despite the arid terrain that it runs through . Presently this river is part of the Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area .
Gamtoos River or Gamptoos River is a river in the Eastern Cape Province , South Africa . It is formed by the confluence of the Kouga River and the Groot River and is approximately 645-kilometre ( 401 mi ) long [ citation needed ] with a catchment area of 34,635 square kilometres ( 13,373 sq mi ) .
Krom River or Kromme River ( Afrikaans : Krommerivier ) is a river in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa . The river flows into the Indian Ocean through an estuary on the north side of St Francis Bay , west of Port Elizabeth . The Krom river flows in an ESE direction and is approximately 109 km long with a catchment area of 1,085 km² . The Churchill Dam and the Impofu Dam are dams on the Krom River . The latter is located near Humansdorp . Presently this river is part of the Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area .
The Tsitsikamma River ( Afrikaans : Tsitsikammarivier ) is a small river at the western end of the Eastern Cape coast , South Africa . It is part of the Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area .
The Eastern Cape ( Xhosa : iMpuma-Kapa ; Afrikaans : Oos-Kaap ; Sotho : Kapa Botjhabela ) is one of the provinces of South Africa . Its capital is Bhisho , but its two largest cities are East London and Port Elizabeth . The second largest province in the country at 168 966 km2 after Northern Cape , it was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands or bantustans of Transkei and Ciskei , together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province . The central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the indigenous Xhosa people . In 1820 this area began to be settled by Europeans who originally came from England and some from Scotland and Ireland .
Gouritz WMA , or Gouritz Water Management Area ( coded : 16 ) , in South Africa includes the following major rivers : the Gouritz River , Olifants River , Kamanassie River , Gamka River , Buffels River , Touws River , Goukou River and Duiwenhoks River , and covers the following Dams :
Gouritz WMA , or Gouritz Water Management Area ( coded : 16 ) , in South Africa includes the following major rivers : the Gouritz River , Olifants River , Kamanassie River , Gamka River , Buffels River , Touws River , Goukou River and Duiwenhoks River , and covers the following Dams :
Gourits River ( Afrikaans : Gouritsrivier ) , sometimes spelled 'Gouritz River ' , is situated in the Western Cape , South Africa . The Gourits River flows from the confluence of the Gamka River and Olifants River and is joined by the Groot River , before flowing through the Langeberg Mountains and coastal plain . It eventually drains into the sea through the Gourits Estuary near Gouritsmond .
The Olifants River ( Afrikaans : Olifantsrivier ) is a river in the northwestern area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa . The upper and main catchment area of the Olifants river is around Ceres and the Cederberg mountains . The Clanwilliam and Bulshoek dams are located on the river and provide water for the towns and farms along the watercourse . The river is approximately 285 km long with a catchment area of 46,220 km2 and flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Papendorp , 250 km north of Cape Town .
Gamka River ( Afrikaans : Gamkarivier ) is a river located in the Western Cape , South Africa . The name 'Gamka ' means 'Lion ' and was probably named so by the San people ( Bushmen ) . The river originates north of Beaufort West , generally flowing southwest towards the Gamkapoort Dam . The main tributaries of the Gamka River , are the Dwyka River , Koekemoers River and Leeuw River which rise in the Great Karoo , converge and flow southwards through the Swartberg Mountains . The Olifants River joins the Gamka River south of Calitzdorp . Together these become the Gourits River . The Gamka River flows from the North East of the Gamka Dam and the Dwyka River from the North West . Both rivers flow into the Gamka Dam from there the Gamka river flows south and becomes the Gourits River at Calitzdorp , where it flows past the similarly named mountains Gamkaberg .
The Groot River is a river in the southern area of the Western Cape province of South Africa . It is a right hand tributary of the Gourits River .
The Touws River ( Afrikaans : Touwsrivier ) is a river in the Western Cape province of South Africa . It is a tributary of the Groot River , part of the Gourits River basin .
Duiwenhoks River , located in Western Cape , South Africa , drains the Langeberg Mountains and flows south to the coast , entering the sea west of Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape . The river is approximately 83 km long with a catchment area of 1 340 km2 . The Noukrans River is a tributary . The Duiwenhoks Dam is situated in this river .
Inkomati WMA , or Inkomati Water Management Area ( coded : 5 ) , in South Africa is situated in the north-eastern part of South Africa in the Mpumalanga Province , with a small area in the Limpopo Province . It borders on Mozambique in the east and on Swaziland in the south-east . The water management area extends over several parallel river catchments which all drain in a general easterly direction , and flow together at the border with Mozambique or within Mozambique , to form the Incomati River which discharges into the Indian Ocean immediately north of Maputo . A special situation is presented by the Komati River , the most southern tributary of the Incomati River , which rises in South Africa and flows into Swaziland , then re-enters South Africa where it is joined by the Crocodile River at the border with Mozambique , before flowing into Mozambique as the Incomati River . The Sabie River is the other main river in the water management area and flows into Corumuna Dam in Mozambique just downstream of the border with South Africa , and upstream of its confluence with the Inkomati River .
Inkomati WMA , or Inkomati Water Management Area ( coded : 5 ) , in South Africa is situated in the north-eastern part of South Africa in the Mpumalanga Province , with a small area in the Limpopo Province . It borders on Mozambique in the east and on Swaziland in the south-east . The water management area extends over several parallel river catchments which all drain in a general easterly direction , and flow together at the border with Mozambique or within Mozambique , to form the Incomati River which discharges into the Indian Ocean immediately north of Maputo . A special situation is presented by the Komati River , the most southern tributary of the Incomati River , which rises in South Africa and flows into Swaziland , then re-enters South Africa where it is joined by the Crocodile River at the border with Mozambique , before flowing into Mozambique as the Incomati River . The Sabie River is the other main river in the water management area and flows into Corumuna Dam in Mozambique just downstream of the border with South Africa , and upstream of its confluence with the Inkomati River .
The Komati River ( also called Incomati River ) is a river in South Africa , Eswatini and Mozambique . It is 480 kilometres ( 298 mi ) long , with a drainage basin 50,000 square kilometres ( 19,300 sq mi ) in size . Its mean annual discharge is 111 m3/s ( 3,920 cfs ) at its mouth . The name Komati is derived from inkomati , meaning cow in siSwati , as its perennial nature is compared to a cow that always has milk .
The Crocodile River , also referred to as Crocodile River ( East ) , ( Afrikaans : Krokodilrivier ) is a large river traversing Mpumalanga province of South Africa .
Mpumalanga ( /əmˌpuːməˈlɑːŋɡə/ ( listen ) ; Swazi , Zulu : iMpumalanga ; Tsonga : Humadyambu ; Southern Ndebele : IMpumalanga ; Northern Sotho , Afrikaans , Southern Sotho : Mpumalanga ) is a province of South Africa . The name means east , or literally the place where the sun rises in the Swazi , Xhosa , Ndebele and Zulu languages . Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa , bordering Eswatini and Mozambique . It constitutes 6.5% of South Africa 's land area . It shares borders with the South African provinces of Limpopo to the north , Gauteng to the west , the Free State to the southwest , and KwaZulu-Natal to the south . The capital is Mbombela .
Limpopo WMA , or Limpopo Water Management Area ( coded : 1 ) , in South Africa includes the following major rivers : the Limpopo River , Matlabas River , Mokolo River , Lephalala River , Mogalakwena River , Sand River and Nzhelele River and covers the following dams .
Limpopo WMA , or Limpopo Water Management Area ( coded : 1 ) , in South Africa includes the following major rivers : the Limpopo River , Matlabas River , Mokolo River , Lephalala River , Mogalakwena River , Sand River and Nzhelele River and covers the following dams .
The Limpopo River rises in South Africa , and flows generally eastwards through Mozambique to the Indian Ocean . The term Limpopo is derived from Rivombo ( Livombo/Lebombo ) , a group of Tsonga settlers led by Hosi Rivombo who settled in the mountainous vicinity and named the area after their leader . The river is approximately 1,750 kilometres ( 1,087 mi ) long , with a drainage basin 415,000 square kilometres ( 160,200 sq mi ) in size . The mean discharge measured over a year is 170 m3/s ( 6,200 cu ft/s ) at its mouth . The Limpopo is the second largest river in Africa that drains to the Indian Ocean , after the Zambezi River . [ citation needed ] The first European to sight the river was Vasco da Gama , who anchored off its mouth in 1498 and named it Espiritu Santo River . Its lower course was explored by St Vincent Whitshed Erskine in 1868-69 , and Captain J F Elton travelled down its middle course in 1870 . The drainage area of Limpopo River has decreased over geological time . Up to Late Pliocene or Pleistocene times the upper course of Zambezi River drained into the Limpopo River . The change of the drainage divide is the result of epeirogenic movement that uplifted the surface north of present-day Limpopo River diverting waters into Zambezi River .
The Matlabas River is a river in Limpopo Province , South Africa . It is a tributary of the Limpopo River . The river 's catchment area comprises 3,448 square kilometers . The entire catchment area of the river is located within the Waterberg District Municipality .
The Mokolo River is a major watercourse in Limpopo Province of South Africa . This river collects much of the drainage of the Waterberg Massif and discharges it to the Limpopo River . The river 's catchment area comprises 8,387 square kilometres ( 3,238 sq mi ) .
The Palala or Lephalala River , also called the Rhooebok-river by Thomas Baines , is a river in South Africa . This river 's catchment basin is a sub-watershed of the Limpopo River . It is a significant watercourse in the Waterberg area of Limpopo Province . The river drains much of the Lapalala Wilderness area and considerable additional lands that are important habitat for native wildlife in a zone with considerable ongoing bushveld restoration . The predominantly dry deciduous forest community of the upland portion of the Palala River watershed is home to many large African mammals including Blue Wildebeest , Giraffe , White Rhino and numerous bovids . The Palala River has been shown to exhibit high water quality with very clear flowing waters , especially in the uppermost regions ; correspondingly biotic health has been assessed as healthy using the North African catfish as a bio-marker . Interesting prehistoric rock paintings exist on bluffs along the river in the Lapalala Wilderness area .
The Mogalakwena River ( Afrikaans : Magalakwenarivier ) is one of the main watercourses in Limpopo Province , South Africa . It is also a major tributary of the Limpopo River .
The Sand River or Polokwane River ( Afrikaans : Sandrivier ) is a watercourse in Limpopo Province , South Africa , a right hand tributary of the Limpopo River . Its new name Polokwane River is homonymous with the name of the town of Polokwane , formerly Pietersburg , about 200 kilometres ( 120 mi ) upriver from its mouth . The Sand River flows by the western edge of this town .
The Nzhelele River is a major watercourse in Limpopo Province , South Africa . The river 's catchment area comprises 2,436 square kilometers .
The Nwanedi River is a watercourse in Limpopo Province , South Africa . It is a tributary of the Limpopo River flowing east of the Nzhelele , joining the right bank of the Limpopo 58 km east of Musina at the South Africa/Zimbabwe border .
Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa . It is named after the Limpopo River , which forms the province 's western and northern borders . The name Limpopo has its etymological origin in the Ndebele language , the original inhabitants of the area , meaning strong gushing waterfalls . The capital is Polokwane , ( formerly Pietersburg ) . The province was formed from the northern region of Transvaal Province in 1994 , and was initially named Northern Transvaal . The following year , it was renamed Northern Province , which remained the name until 2003 , when it was formally changed to Limpopo after deliberation by the provincial government and amendment of the South African Constitution . An alternate name considered for the province was Mapungubwe . The Northern Ndebele people traditionally are the majority in the province . However , majority of them now speak Sepedi which is a home language for the Sekhukhune district . Most Matebele ( BakaLanga and BakaSeleka ) clans have been assimulated into the Pedi and Tswana communities . The Northern Ndebele are found from Hammarskraal , Mokopane , Zebediela right up to the Limpopo river . Some moved north and settled among the Venda people and got assimilated like the Chivhase and Mhwaduba chieftancies .
Lower Orange WMA , or Lower Orange Water Management Area ( coded : 14 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Ongers River , Hartbees River and Orange River , and covers the following Dams :
Lower Orange WMA , or Lower Orange Water Management Area ( coded : 14 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Ongers River , Hartbees River and Orange River , and covers the following Dams :
The Orange River ( from Afrikaans/Dutch : Oranjerivier ) is a river in Southern Africa . It is the longest river within the borders of Lesotho and the Orange River Basin extends extensively into South Africa , Namibia and Botswana to the north . It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho , flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean . The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Namibia and between South Africa and Lesotho , as well as several provincial borders within South Africa . Except for Upington , it does not pass through any major cities . The Orange River plays an important role in the South African economy by providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power . The river was named the Orange River in honour of the Dutch ruling family , the House of Orange , by the Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon . Other names include simply the word for river , in Khoekhoegowab orthography written as ! Garib , which is rendered in Afrikaans as Gariep River with the intrusion of a velar fricative in place of the alveolar click , Groote River ( derived from Kai ! Garib ) or Senqu River ( used in Lesotho ) , derived from ǂNū Black .
The Northern Cape ( Afrikaans : Noord-Kaap ; Tswana : Kapa Bokone ; Xhosa : uMntla-Koloni ) is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa . It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up . Its capital is Kimberley . It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park , part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park , an international park shared with Botswana . It also includes the Augrabies Falls and the diamond mining regions in Kimberley and Alexander Bay . The Namaqualand region in the west is famous for its Namaqualand daisies . The southern towns of De Aar and Colesberg , in the Great Karoo , are major transport nodes between Johannesburg , Cape Town and Port Elizabeth . In the northeast , Kuruman is known as a mission station and also for its artesian spring , the Eye of Kuruman . The Orange River flows through the province , forming the borders with the Free State in the southeast and with Namibia to the northwest . The river is also used to irrigate the many vineyards in the arid region near Upington . Native speakers of Afrikaans comprise a higher percentage of the population in the Northern Cape than in any other province . The Northern Cape 's four official languages are Afrikaans , Tswana , Xhosa , and English .
Lower Vaal WMA , or Lower Vaal Water Management Area ( coded : 10 ) , includes the following major rivers : the Harts River , Molopo River and Vaal River , and covers the following Dams :
Lower Vaal WMA , or Lower Vaal Water Management Area ( coded : 10 ) , includes the following major rivers : the Harts River , Molopo River and Vaal River , and covers the following Dams :
The Harts River ( Afrikaans : Hartsrivier ) is a northern tributary of the Vaal River , which in turn is the largest tributary of the Orange River ( also known as the Gariep River , the largest river in South Africa ) . Its source is in the North West Province , but the greater part of its basin is located in the Northern Cape Province , which it enters a few kilometers downstream from the Taung Dam . The Harts forms a natural boundary for the Ghaap Plateau , located between the Harts River and the Kuruman Hills .
The Molopo River ( Afrikaans : Moloporivier ) is one of the main rivers in Southern Africa . It has a length of approximately 960 kilometres and a catchment area of 367,201 km2 with Botswana , Namibia and South Africa sharing roughly about a third of the basin each .
The ǀHaiǃarib , or in Afrikaans or Dutch translation , Vaal River ( /ˈvɑːl/ Afrikaans pronunciation : [ ˈfɑːl ] ) is the largest tributary of the Orange River in South Africa . The river has its source near Breyten in Mpumalanga province , east of Johannesburg and about 30 kilometres ( 19 mi ) north of Ermelo and only about 240 kilometres ( 150 mi ) from the Indian Ocean . It then flows westwards to its conjunction with the Orange River southwest of Kimberley in the Northern Cape . It is 1,120 kilometres ( 700 mi ) long , and forms the border between Mpumalanga , Gauteng and North West Province on its north bank , and the Free State on its south . It is the third largest river in South Africa after the Orange River ( 2200 km long ) and the Limpopo River ( 1750 km long ) and was established as the main source of water for the great Witswatersrand area after the gold rush during the 19th Century . The Vaal Dam lies on the Vaal River in Deneysville just south of the border between Gauteng and the Free State . Vaal is a Dutch name ( later Afrikaans ) , translated by the Griquas or Boers from an earlier Kora Khoekhoe or ! Orakobab name , sometimes spelled as Tky-Gariep ( in Khoekhoegowab orthography it is ǀHai ! garib , drab river ) . Both Vaal and Tky ( in modern orthography ǀHai ) mean drab or dull , which alludes to the colour of the waters , especially noticeable during flood season when the river carries a lot of silt . In the upper reaches the river was named iLigwa ( Sindebele ) , Ikwa ( isiZulu ) , ilikwa ( siSwati ) , lekwa ( Sesotho ) , or cuoa by the Khoikhoi , all referring to the plain it traverses .
Luvubu and Letaba WMA , or Levubu and Letaba Water Management Area ( coded : 2 ) ( also known as the Luvuvhu and Groot Letaba WMA ) , includes the following major South African rivers : Mutale River , Luvuvhu River and Letaba River , and cover the following dams :
The Levubu River or Levuvhu ( Tsonga : Rivubye ; Venda : Luvuvhu ) is located in the northern Limpopo province of South Africa . Some of its tributaries , such as the Mutshindudi River and Mutale River rise in the Soutpansberg Mountains . The Luvuvhu River flows for about 200 km through a diverse range of landscapes before it joins the Limpopo River in the Fever Tree Forest area , near Pafuri in the Kruger National Park . A Zambezi shark ( Carcharhinus leucas ) was caught at the confluence of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers in July 1950 . Zambezi sharks tolerate fresh water and can travel far up rivers like the Limpopo .
The Letaba River ( Afrikaans : Letabarivier ) , also known as Leţaba , Lehlaba or Ritavi , is a river located in eastern Limpopo Province , South Africa . It is one of the most important tributaries of the Olifants River .
Middle Vaal WMA . or Middle Vaal Water Management Area ( coded : 9 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Vet River , Vals River and Vaal River , and covers the following Dams :
Middle Vaal WMA . or Middle Vaal Water Management Area ( coded : 9 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Vet River , Vals River and Vaal River , and covers the following Dams :
The Mooi River ( Afrikaans : Mooirivier ) is a river in North West Province , South Africa . It is a tributary of the Vaal River and belongs to the Upper Vaal Water Management Area .
The Vet River ( Afrikaans : Vetrivier ) is a westward-flowing tributary of the Vaal River in central South Africa . Its sources are between Marquard and Clocolan and the Vet River flows roughly northwestwards to meet the Vaal at the Bloemhof Dam near Hoopstad . Erfenis Dam was built on this river in order to provide water for the town of Theunissen .
The Free State ( Sotho : Freistata ; Afrikaans : Vrystaat ; Xhosa : iFreyistata ; Tswana : Foreistata ; Zulu : iFuleyisitata ; before 1995 , the Orange Free State ) is a province of South Africa . Its capital is Bloemfontein , which is also South Africa 's judicial capital . Its historical origins lie in the Boer republic called the Orange Free State and later Orange Free State Province .
Mvoti to Umzimkulu WMA , or Mvoti to Umzimkulu Water Management Area ( coded : 11 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Mvoti River , Tongaat River , Mdloti River , Ohlanga river , Umgeni River , Sterkspruit River , Lovu River , Umkomazi River , Mzimayi River , Umzimkulu River and Mtamvuna River and covers the following Dams :
Mvoti to Umzimkulu WMA , or Mvoti to Umzimkulu Water Management Area ( coded : 11 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Mvoti River , Tongaat River , Mdloti River , Ohlanga river , Umgeni River , Sterkspruit River , Lovu River , Umkomazi River , Mzimayi River , Umzimkulu River and Mtamvuna River and covers the following Dams :
The Mvoti River is a river in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa . The Mvoti estuary ( 29°24′S 32°20′E / 29.400°S 32.333°E / -29.400 ; 32.333Coordinates : 29°24′S 32°20′E / 29.400°S 32.333°E / -29.400 ; 32.333 ) is situated north of the coastal city of Durban . The river is approximately 197 km long with a catchment area of 2829 sq . km . The river is named after headman Mvoti Ncashange , of the L'la clan ( the people of rest ) , who settled on the banks of this river .
The Mdloti River or Umdloti River flows in the KwaZulu-Natal province , South Africa . The mouth of the Mdloti River is situated north of Durban at Umdloti seaside resort ( part of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality ) . The name Mdloti is the Zulu word for a species of wild tobacco that grows here .
The Umgeni River or Mgeni River ( Zulu : uMngeni ) , is a river in KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa . It rises in the Dargle in the KZN midlands , and its mouth is at Durban , some distance north of Durban 's natural harbour . The name is taken to mean the river of entrance in Zulu , though other meanings have been proposed . The river is approximately 232 kilometres ( 144 mi ) long with a catchment area of 4,432 square kilometres ( 1,711 sq mi ) . The Howick Falls are some famous waterfalls on the Mngeni .
The Umkomazi River is a river in KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa .
The Umzimkulu River is a river in South Africa . In the past , the Umzimkulu formed part of the border between Eastern Cape and Kwazulu-Natal provinces . Presently this river is part of the Mvoti to Umzimkulu Water Management Area . In late February of every year , the river is host to one of South Africa 's most popular canoe races , the Drak Challenge .
Mtamvuna River is a river that forms the border between KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape Provinces in South Africa . The river has a wide mouth and flows into the Indian Ocean just south of Port Edward . The Mtamvuna river is approximately 162 km long with a catchment area of 1,553 km² . The name means the reaper of mouthfuls because of the damage the river does to crops during floods . Legend says that any person failing to confess his sins before fording the river will be carried away by the water spirits . It is also supposed to be the home of mermaids , who have often been reported playing in the water on moonlit nights .
Durban ( Zulu : eThekwini , from itheku meaning bay/lagoon ) is the third most populous city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town and the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal . Located on the east coast of South Africa , Durban is the busiest port in the country . It is also one of the major centres of tourism because of the city 's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches . Durban forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality , which includes neighboring towns and has a population of about 3.44 million , making the combined municipality one of the biggest cities on the Indian Ocean coast of the African continent . It is also the second most important manufacturing hub in South Africa after Johannesburg . In May 2015 , Durban was officially recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities , Durban was one of the host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup .
Mzimvubu to Keiskamma WMA , or Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area ( coded : 12 ) , includes the following major rivers : the Swane River , Mntafufu River , Mzimvubu River , Mngazi River , Mthatha River , Xora River , Mbashe River , Nqabara River , Gqunube River , Buffalo River , Nahoon River , Groot Kei River and Keiskamma River , and covers the following Dams :
Mzimvubu to Keiskamma WMA , or Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area ( coded : 12 ) , includes the following major rivers : the Swane River , Mntafufu River , Mzimvubu River , Mngazi River , Mthatha River , Xora River , Mbashe River , Nqabara River , Gqunube River , Buffalo River , Nahoon River , Groot Kei River and Keiskamma River , and covers the following Dams :
Mzimvubu River or Umzimvubu River is one of the most important rivers in South Africa . It is located in the Eastern Cape Province .
Mthatha River or Umtata River ( Xhosa : 'mtathe Bawo ) is a river in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa . The river flows into the Indian Ocean in an estuary located near Coffee Bay . The Mthatha river flows in a southeastern direction and is approximately 250 km long with a catchment area of 2,600 km² . It is named after Mthatha Town ( Umtata ) . Its main tributaries are the Ngqungqu River and the Cicira River . The Mthatha River marks the southern limit of the Pondoland region .
Mbhashe River , Mbashe River ( the official name according to the South African geographical names council ) or Bashee River is one of the major rivers in the Eastern Cape Province , South Africa . It flows in a southeastern direction and has a catchment area of 6,030 km² . The river drains into the Indian Ocean through an estuary located near the lighthouse at Bashee , south of Mhlanganisweni . After passing under national road N2 , the Mbhashe River encounters southwest of Elliotdale and north-east of Dutywa the more rugged terrain of the Wild Coast and suddenly enters into a 64 km long series of violent twists and turns known as the Collywobbles before continuing more sedately towards the Indian Ocean . The Mbhashe river 's main tributaries are the Xuka River , Mgwali River , Dutywa River and the Mnyolo River . Presently this river is part of the Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area .
The Buffalo River is situated in the city of East London on the East Coast of South Africa . It is to the west of the Nahoon River . It is the only navigable river in South Africa . The town of East London was thus established around it .
The Nahoon River ( Xhosa : Nxaruni ) is situated in the city East London on the East Coast of South Africa .
The Great Kei River is a river in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa . It is formed by the confluence of the Black Kei River and White Kei River , northeast of Cathcart . It flows for 320 km ( 199 mi ) and ends in the Great Kei Estuary at the Indian Ocean with the small town Kei Mouth on the west bank . Historically the Great Kei River formed the southwestern border of the Transkei region as was formerly known as the Nciba River .
Olifants WMA , or Olifants Water Management Area ( coded : 4 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Elands River , Wilge River , Steelpoort River and Olifants River , and covers the following dams :
The Olifants River , Lepelle or Obalule ( Afrikaans : Olifantsrivier ; Portuguese : Rio dos Elefantes ) is a river in South Africa and Mozambique , a tributary of the Limpopo River . It falls into the Drainage Area B of the Drainage basins of South Africa . The historical area of the Pedi people , Sekhukhuneland , is located between the Olifants River and one of its largest tributaries , the Steelpoort River .
The Elands River ( Afrikaans : Elandsrivier ) is a river in the former Transvaal area , South Africa . It is a tributary of the Olifants River , part of the Limpopo River basin .
The Wilge River ( Afrikaans : Wilgerivier , meaning willow river ) is a tributary of the Vaal River in central South Africa . This river is important as part of the Tugela-Vaal Water Transfer Scheme where water is transferred from the Tugela River basin to the Vaal River basin . The largemouth yellowfish is present in the waters of the Wilge River , reaching quite a large size .
The Steelpoort River or Tubatse ( Afrikaans : Steelpoortrivier ) is a river in Limpopo Province , South Africa . It flows northeastwards and is a right hand tributary of the Olifants River , joining it at the lower end of its basin . Its source is located at Kwaggaskop , a farm between Dullstroom , Stoffberg and Belfast . The main tributaries of the Steelpoort River are the Klip River , Dwars River , Waterval River and the Spekboom River . The De Hoop Dam on the Steelpoort River will be in operation from late 2014 . Some stretches of this river are popular spots for kayaking . Sekhukhuneland , the historical area of the Pedi people , is located between the Steelpoort River and the Olifants River .
The Olifants River , Lepelle or Obalule ( Afrikaans : Olifantsrivier ; Portuguese : Rio dos Elefantes ) is a river in South Africa and Mozambique , a tributary of the Limpopo River . It falls into the Drainage Area B of the Drainage basins of South Africa . The historical area of the Pedi people , Sekhukhuneland , is located between the Olifants River and one of its largest tributaries , the Steelpoort River .
Olifants/Doorn WMA , or Olifants/Doorn Water Management Area , Includes the following major rivers : the Olifants River , Doorn River , Krom River , Sand River , and Sout River , and covers the following dams :
Krom River or Kromme River ( Afrikaans : Krommerivier ) is a river in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa . The river flows into the Indian Ocean through an estuary on the north side of St Francis Bay , west of Port Elizabeth . The Krom river flows in an ESE direction and is approximately 109 km long with a catchment area of 1,085 km² . The Churchill Dam and the Impofu Dam are dams on the Krom River . The latter is located near Humansdorp . Presently this river is part of the Fish to Tsitsikama Water Management Area .
Thukela WMA , or Thukela Water Management Area ( coded : 7 ) , ( also known as the Tugela WMA ) , Includes only the following major river : the Thukela River , and covers the following Dams :
The Tugela River ( Zulu : Thukela ; Afrikaans : Tugelarivier ) is the largest river in KwaZulu-Natal Province , South Africa . It is one of the most important rivers of the country . The river originates in Mont-aux-Sources of the Drakensberg Mountains and plunges 947 metres down the Tugela Falls . The Mont-aux-Sources is also the origin of tributaries of two other major South African rivers , the Orange and the Vaal . From the Drakensberg range , the Tugela follows a 502 kilometres ( 312 mi ) route through the KwaZulu-Natal midlands before flowing into the Indian Ocean . The total catchment area is approximately 29,100 square kilometres ( 11,200 sq mi ) . Land uses in the catchment are mainly rural subsistence farming and commercial forestry .
KwaZulu-Natal ( /kwɑːˌzuːluː nəˈtɑːl/ ; also referred to as KZN and known as the garden province ; Zulu : iKwaZulu-Natali ; Xhosa : KwaZulu-Natal ; Afrikaans : KwaZoeloe-Natal ) is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ( Place of the Zulu in Zulu ) and Natal Province were merged . It is located in the southeast of the country , enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique , Eswatini and Lesotho . Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban . It is the second most populous province in South Africa , with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng . During the 1830s and early 1840s , the northern part of what is now KwaZulu-Natal was occupied by the Zulu Kingdom while the southern part was , briefly , the Boer republic of Natalia before becoming , in 1843 , the British Colony of Natal . KwaZulu remained independent until 1879 . KwaZulu-Natal is the birthplace of many notable figures in South Africa 's history , such as Albert Luthuli , the first non-white and the first person from outside Europe and the Americas to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ( 1960 ) ; Pixley ka Isaka Seme , the founder of the African National Congress ( ANC ) and South Africa 's first black lawyer ; John Langalibalele Dube , the ANC 's founding president ; Harry Gwala , ANC member and anti-apartheid activist ; Mangosuthu Buthelezi , the founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party ( IFP ) ; Anton Lembede , the founding president of the ANC Youth League ; Jacob Zuma , the former President of South Africa ; Bhambatha , a 19th-century Zulu chief who became an anti-apartheid icon ; and Shaka Zulu . Two areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites : the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park .
Upper Orange WMA , or Upper Orange Water Management Area ( coded : 13 ) , Includes the following major rivers : the Modder River , Riet River , Caledon River and Orange River , and covers the following Dams :
The Modder River is a river in South Africa . It is a tributary of the Riet River that forms part of the border between the Northern Cape and the Free State provinces . The river 's banks were the scenes of heavy fighting in the beginning of the Second Boer War at the Battle of Modder River . There is an inhabited farming place named 'Modder River ' just north of the confluence between this river and the Riet . The Modder River is used extensively for irrigation , including the Krugerdrift Dam near Bloemfontein .
The Riet River is a westward-flowing tributary of the Vaal River in central South Africa . In precolonial times the Riet was known as the Gama- ! ab ( or Gmaap ) , a ! Kora name meaning 'muddy ' . Its main tributary is the Modder River and after the confluence the Riet River flows westwards to meet the Vaal . The Riet flows about 300 km from the vicinity of the eastern Free State town of Smithfield and has a confluence with the Vaal River upstream from the Northern Cape town of Douglas .
The Caledon River ( Sotho : Mohokare ) is a major river located in central South Africa , rising in the Drakensberg Mountains on the Lesotho border , flowing southwestward and then westward before joining the Orange River near Bethulie in the southern Free State .
Upper Vaal WMA , or Upper Vaal Water Management Area ( coded : 8 ) , is a Water Management Area that includes the following major rivers : the Wilge River , Liebenbergsvlei River , Mooi River and Vaal River , and covers the following Dams :
Gauteng ( /xaʊˈtɛŋ/ khow-TENG ; Tswana : Gauteng ; Sotho : Gauteng ; Zulu : eGoli ; Tsonga : Gauteng/eXilungwini ; Ndebele , Xhosa : iRhawuti ; Southern Ndebele : I-Gauteng ; Venda : Gauteng ) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa . The name in Sotho-Tswana means place of gold . Situated in the Highveld , Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa , accounting for only 1.5% of the land area . Nevertheless , it is highly urbanised , containing the country 's largest city , Johannesburg , its administrative capital , Pretoria , and other large areas such as Midrand and Vanderbijlpark . As of 2019 [ update ] , Gauteng is the most populous province in South Africa with a population of approximately 15 million people according to estimates .
Usutu to Mhlatuze WMA , or Usutu to Mhlatuze Water Management Area ( coded : 6 ) , in South Africa includes the following major rivers : the Usutu River , Pongola River , Mhlatuze River , Mfolozi River and Mkuze River , and covers the following Dams :
The Maputo River ( Portuguese Rio Maputo ) , also called Great Usutu River , Lusutfu River , or Suthu River , is a river in South Africa , Eswatini , and Mozambique . The name Suthu refers to Basotho people who lived near the source of the river , but were attacked and displaced by Swazis . It is also said to mean 'dark brown ' , a description of the river 's muddy water .
The Pongola or Phongolo River ( Afrikaans : Pongolarivier ) is a river in South Africa . It is a tributary of the Maputo River . It rises near Utrecht in northern KwaZulu-Natal , flows east through Pongola , is dammed at Pongolapoort , and crosses the Ubombo Mountains ; then it flows north towards Mozambique , joining the Maputo River . Its main tributaries are the Bivane River and the Mozana River in South Africa , as well as the Ngwavuma in Eswatini .
The Mhlathuze River ( Afrikaans : Mhlatuzerivier ) is a river in South Africa . Located in KwaZulu-Natal , its catchment area has a surface area of 4,209 km2 . It rises in the west in the Babanango hills at an altitude of 1,519 m and flows over 100 km eastwards to the sea forming an estuary . The deep-sea port of Richards Bay is situated at the mouth of the Mhlathuze River and all industrial development is focused within the Empangeni / Richards Bay complex .
The Umfolozi River ( also uMfolozi , Imfolozi or Mfolozi ) is a river in KwaZulu-Natal , a province of South Africa . It is formed by the confluence of the Black ( Imfolozi emnyama ) and White Umfolozi ( Imfolozi emhlope ) Rivers near the southeastern boundary of the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve . The isiZulu name imFolozi is generally considered to describe the zigzag course followed by both tributaries , though other explanations have been given . The river flows in an easterly direction to the Indian Ocean at Maphelana , a coastal resort just south of the St Lucia River mouth . It originally meandered over the Monzi Flats , where it split into numerous slow-flowing channels before entering the St. Lucia Estuary at Honeymoon Bend . The slow-moving water and reed beds in channels operated as a natural filtering system that removed silt from the Umfolozi floodwaters and created a rich habitat for numerous species .