![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3A5AUSSENKEHR_IRRIG_2.JPG) High value crops, such as table grapes, require irrigation throughout the year. Source:DRFN 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E5V7P1060570_130__1_49.JPG) Vineyards, such as these in the Lower Orange River region of South Africa, require signficant volumes of water to be productive. Source:Kruchem 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2K1LANDWIRTSCHAFT_H_2.JPG) Agriculture on the Highveld in South Africa. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3ADSILOS_HIGHVELD___3.JPG) Grain Silos on the Highveld. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32DYPL4_1_1MEETINGTHEW_3.JPG) Leaking water pipes account for huge water losses. Source:McKenzie 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4UY0003368_130__1__17.JPG) Meeting rural water requirements. Source:DWAF 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GVPO20090910_0129_13.JPG) The Lower Orange River. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2QMSASOL_ANLAGE_SAS_3.JPG) The SASOL refinery at Sasolburg, South Africa. Source:Sasol 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GKPO20090907_0179_13.JPG) Mining is an important industry in the basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GSPO20090907_0108_13.JPG) Compared with irrigated agriculture mining uses very little water. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4R6DSCF0291_130__1_15.JPG) Gariep Dam, South Africa. Source:Pyke 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GXPO20090904_0421_13.JPG) The Katse-Vaal intake tower, located in the reservoir of Katse Dam, transfers water from Katse Dam, through Muela Power Station to the Vaal River. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2SWVAAL_RIVER_SUNSE_4.JPG) Sunset on the Vaal River. Source:Fourie 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2QVRAFTING_VAAL_RIV_3.JPG) Rafting on the Vaal River is a very popular eco-tourism activity, bringing significant revenue to the region. Source:Fourie 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E49KISTOCK_SMIT2008__4.JPG) Kgalagadi Nature Reserve. Source:©iStockphoto/Smit 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2UWWERBUNG_FUR_WASS_3.JPG) Public awareness materials for a South Africa Water Conservation Campaign. Source:Vogel 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4SE0001069_130__1_598.JPG) Conserving water today..... Source:DWAF South Africa 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4SB0001945_130__1__15.JPG) ....for future generations. Source:DWAF South Africa 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4SN0003220_130__1__98.JPG) Making water available to every part of the basin. Source:DWAF South Africa 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32DYWF4_2_2MEETINGTHEW_3.JPG) The Orange-Fish transfer tunnel. Source:DWAF South Africa 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |