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The Pongola River rises on the far eastern escarpment of the Drakensberg mountain range and flows eastwards, carving a gorge through the Lebombo Mountains before joining the Usutu River just before the Mozambique border and flowing into the Maputo basin. The runoff generated by the Pongola River is high by South African standards with an estimated MAR of 1 344 million m3/annum(5) of which an estimated 1 131 million m3/annum originates in South Africa. (Ref 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Pongola catchment forms part of the Maputo Basin, which is an international river basin. (Ref 1) Phongola river meaning :
"the trough because of its long, deep pools with steep sides."
(www.sa-venues.com/attractionskzn/pongola.htm)
"This river plays an important role in the area, filling the pans with water in flood season and supporting a population of fish, crocodiles, hippos, aquatic birds and people. Where the Pongolo River passes through the Lebombo Mountains is Jozini dam, very popular as a Tiger fishing destination that borders with the Pongola Nature Reserve and Game Reserve, meaning you can view wild life from a boat on the dam." (www.sa-venues.com/attractionskzn/pongola.htm) |
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Ref 1: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. 2004. DWAF Report No. PB WMA 06/000/00/0304: Internal Strategic Perspective: Usutu to Mhlathuze Water Management Area. (March 2004). Tlou & Matji (Pty) Ltd. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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