Happening Across South Africa Today | 28 April 2026 — Yesteryear Highlights (28 April 2025)

Shot on: 28 April 2025
Uploaded: 28 April 2026 — Part of our “This Day Last Year” yesteryear highlight series. 🇿🇦
This episode revisits dramatic flood and travel scenes from 27 April 2025. The video opens with the Vaal River overflowing near Deneysville, submerging homes along its banks as the Vaal Dam surges beyond 118% capacity, with ten sluice gates open, causing severe downstream flooding. From there, we move through contrasting scenes across the country — from sunny beaches to wildlife encounters and misty coastal drives.

Highlights
- Vaal River flooding near Deneysville with homes submerged and high river flows.
- Vaal Dam is over 118% full with 10 sluice gates open, causing downstream flood concerns.
- Beervlei Dam water level update and aerial views of dam conditions.
- Mossel Bay — bright, sunny beach scenes and coastal atmosphere.
- Kruger National Park — wild encounter with hyenas on the road near Afsaal.
- Knorhoek Vineyard, Stellenbosch — vineyard visit and scenic wine-country footage.
- Port Nolloth — seaside moments on the west coast.
- Arniston — misty coastal drive and tranquil Western Cape scenery.

This episode blends weather and travel coverage with wildlife and local life, making it useful for viewers tracking flooding updates, dam levels, and wildlife sightings, as well as those who enjoy travel and regional highlights across South Africa.

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