Heavy rains wreak havoc across Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG - Evacuate or move to higher ground.

That's the suggestion from the Water and Sanitation Department to residents living along Gauteng's river banks.

READ: Gauteng Floods | Vaal residents appealing for assistance

Persistent rain continues to wreak havoc in the Vaal Dam area where 12 floodgates have been opened to ease pressure.

A national State of Disaster has been declared in Gauteng.

READ: Gauteng Floods | Hundreds of Vaal residents displaced

Communities are being urged to remain vigilant.

* eNCA's Silindelo Masikane reports.