Tomorrow, the stunning backdrop of Midmar Dam in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands plays host to the climactic elite races of the 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile, the world's largest open water swimming event.

Hentie Nortje wants to make his swims across Midmar Dam count. This year will mark the 25th consecutive time the blind attorney and Tshwane municipal councillor has participated in the aQuellé ...

The family of four dived into KwaZulu-Natal’s cold waters at Midmar Dam in the Midlands and competed in the world’s largest open swimming race. Gary Albertyn finished the race in a speedy 19 ...

Padilla, who is part of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following reports of unscheduled dam releases by the U.S. Army Corps of ...

Race Director Wayne Riddin has promised another spectacular edition, with thousands of swimmers expected to take on the Midmar Dam challenge. Also read: Kloof gran to swim her 37th Midmar Mile ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct a date related to an official visit. We regret the error. On Dec. 25, Beijing announced it would build a dam on ...

Three-time Paralympian Alani Ferreira was once again the first swimmer out the water on the first day of racing at the aQuellé Midmar Mile on Saturday. The visually impaired swimmer emerged from the ...

After breaking the 50% capacity mark last week, the Vaal Dam water levels continue to rise. Heavy rainfall over recent weeks has continued to bolster South Africa’s water systems, with the ...