 High value crops, such as table grapes, require irrigation throughout the year. Source:DRFN 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
 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 ) |
 Agriculture on the Highveld in South Africa. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Grain Silos on the Highveld. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Leaking water pipes account for huge water losses. Source:McKenzie 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Meeting rural water requirements. Source:DWAF 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
 The Lower Orange River. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
 The SASOL refinery at Sasolburg, South Africa. Source:Sasol 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Mining is an important industry in the basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Compared with irrigated agriculture mining uses very little water. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Gariep Dam, South Africa. Source:Pyke 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
 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 ) |
 Sunset on the Vaal River. Source:Fourie 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Rafting on the Vaal River is a very popular eco-tourism activity, bringing significant revenue to the region. Source:Fourie 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Kgalagadi Nature Reserve. Source:©iStockphoto/Smit 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Public awareness materials for a South Africa Water Conservation Campaign. Source:Vogel 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Conserving water today..... Source:DWAF South Africa 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
 ....for future generations. Source:DWAF South Africa 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
 Making water available to every part of the basin. Source:DWAF South Africa 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
 The Orange-Fish transfer tunnel. Source:DWAF South Africa 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |