Dirk Grobler
Dirk Grobler
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2019-02-10 Hoërskool Driehoek Tragedie Gedenkmuur
We will always remember Friday 1st February 2019 when an overhead walkway collapsed at "Hoërskool Driehoek". Four learners lost there lives and around twenty more seriously injured and scarred for life.
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2017 Toyota 1000 Desert Race
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.6 лет назад
At the end of June 1017 a colleague and I attended the 2017 Desert Race by special invitation from Arcelor Mittal and Total Southern Africa. This was a very special experience. The video was specifically made for the Total VIP Team that attended the race. Thank you TOTAL South Africa, I can hardly wait for the 2018 race. The CEO welcome speech and other stories in the video were left full lengt...
Vaal Dam 1 Sluice Gate Open
Просмотров 92 тыс.7 лет назад
With the dam at 103 % 1 sluice gate and some river valves were opened. What a joyous view after the years of drought.
Vaal Dam 4 (at 100%) in 4K
Просмотров 141 тыс.7 лет назад
The Vaal Dam reached 100% capacity on 27/2/2017 at around 09h00. This video shows the dam at capacity and compare clips from previous videos in the series. 30 October 2016 the Vaal Dam was at 26%, its lowest level since 2011, the last time when it was full.
Gariep Dam in 4K
Просмотров 310 тыс.7 лет назад
On 15 Feb 2017 I visited the Gariep Dam, South Africa's largest water reservoir. At the time it was at 61% of capacity, but by the time of publishing a week later it was already at 73%. Dam stats from South African Department of Water Affairs and the Wiki page on South African Dams. www.dwaf.gov.za/hydrology/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dams_in_South_Africa Gariep Hydroelectric Power Station ...
The Vaaldam 3 in 4K
Просмотров 9 тыс.8 лет назад
Follow up visit to the Vaal Dam after a few months of good rain and some water being fed from the Sterkfontein dam. Current water level at 63.5% is a major improvement since the previous video on 30 Oct 2016 when the water level was at a mere 26%. Still needs 36% of water to get the dam properly full. Enjoy!! Music form EpidemicSound.com 1. The Explorer - Bill Ferngren 2. Reminiscent Affection ...
Blyde River Canyon South Africa
Просмотров 13 тыс.8 лет назад
Our last stop during our recent visit to the Mpumalanga Lowveld. Beautiful sunny day just after new year. Such a beautiful country! Music - Epidemic Sound 1. Nostalgic Whistling - Magnus Ringblom 2. Cold Summer - Daniel Kadawatha
Lisbon Falls Graskop South Africa
Просмотров 10 тыс.8 лет назад
With our recent visit to the Mpumalanga Lowveld earlier this month we visited these beautiful Lisbon Falls near Graskop in Mpumalanga South Africa. Recent rains in the area made for a good volume of water at the falls and of course for some awesome footage.
Mac-Mac Falls Sabie Mpumalanga
Просмотров 10 тыс.8 лет назад
Short video of the Mac-Mac waterfalls near Sabie in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Relatively nice volume of water after the recent rains. Music Track - Traditional Country Folk Song - Gavin Luke - Epidemic Sound
Hartebeespoort Dam
Просмотров 114 тыс.8 лет назад
Visit to Harties to see what the dam and water levels are like after the recent rains in Gauteng. We hoped for sluices to still be open but seems all the water was already released from the dam. Still awesome footage to watch. History of Hartebeespoort Dam en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartbeespoort_Dam Party boat tragedy news article www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/cause-of-hartbeespoort-dam-party-boa...
Parys by Drone
Просмотров 42 тыс.8 лет назад
After the recent rains I just had to visit Parys in the Free State, South Africa, to see how the water level has risen and what the many rapids on the Vaal river looked like. Only one sluice gate was open at the upstream Barrage which made for average water flow downstream. Water was very dirty as could be expected after the rain. Two fails on this trip. I forgot to press "record" when flying t...
The Barrage and Loch Vaal 2
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 лет назад
Second visit to the Barrage since previous video on 24/10/2016. We had good rain since and I went back to check what water levels were like. Unfortunately I missed the moment on Saturday when they opened 5 or 6 sluice gates after the rains last week. One sluice open today releasing a fair amount of water in anticipation of more rain. See the history of the Barrage here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V...
The Vaal Dam 2 - 2016 Drought
Просмотров 41 тыс.8 лет назад
Follow up visit to the Vaal Dam after our initial visit and video 11 September 2016. Current water level at 26.6%. Dropped by about a meter in 7 weeks. Loosing around 1% of water per week from 33% in Sept to 27% seven weeks later. We are very thankful for the 70-80mm of rain that fell since. We need a lot more to fill up the Vaal Dam. Rand Water Dam Levels: randwater.co.za/CorporateResponsibili...
The Barrage and Loch Vaal
Просмотров 17 тыс.8 лет назад
The Barrage, created by a set of gates across the Vaal River, was built by Rand Water downstream of the Vaal Dam, in 1923. The reservoir is 64 kilometers long and has a total storage capacity of 63 million litres, a surface area of 168,35 square kilometres and has an average depth of 4,5 metres. The rivers, i.e. Suikerbosrant, Klip, & Rietspruit, that feed into the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir ...
Laerskool Emfulenipark Mini Hokkie Dag
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Laerskool Emfulenipark se Mini Hokkie Dag op 3/9/2016. Deelnemende skole was Rissiville, Milton, Blomland, Eligwa, Vaalrivier en Kollegepark. Musiek vanaf Epidemic Sound
Day on a South African Game Farm - Phantom 4 Drowned
Просмотров 7088 лет назад
Day on a South African Game Farm - Phantom 4 Drowned
The Riverside Sun on a Sunday Afternoon
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 лет назад
The Riverside Sun on a Sunday Afternoon

Комментарии

  • @buksbarnard7410
    @buksbarnard7410 5 дней назад

    Die dam se naam is HF VERWOERDDAM

  • @Felix1Cat
    @Felix1Cat 24 дня назад

    We truly do live in a magnificently beautiful country.🎉🎉🎉 Am living in Ficksburg now at the Lesotho border town of Maputsoe. My dad was born in Bethulie not far from this dam as a young boy he took me here and I was in awe. Thanks for the lovely footage. Stay blessed.

  • @obaspirit
    @obaspirit 27 дней назад

    Awesome shot

  • @GerhardVanwyk-z1f
    @GerhardVanwyk-z1f Месяц назад

    Yust Google Silverton bank blast and rivonia bank blast, and see why criminal Mandela was jailed for. Stop making heroes of murderers cowardly criminals. What a despise

  • @annettevanzyl2397
    @annettevanzyl2397 Месяц назад

    Thank you! Interresting!

  • @Ntombela-yg1rn
    @Ntombela-yg1rn 2 месяца назад

    But you are showing us the river more than the city

  • @ANNROSETTE100
    @ANNROSETTE100 3 месяца назад

    The Lord Jesus has been merciful in sending rain in good time these few days in Gauteng🙌🙏

  • @ClementJosephNtanela
    @ClementJosephNtanela 4 месяца назад

    are you a radio presenter by profession. your voice sounds otherwise.

    • @DirkGroblerDrone
      @DirkGroblerDrone Месяц назад

      Negative @ClementJosephNtanela, just your regular passionate RUclipsr. Thank you for the compliment though.

  • @Mohi-Uddin786
    @Mohi-Uddin786 Год назад

    I watched your video then I went there 30 December 3023 It’s really beautiful place...

  • @christoskylar2601
    @christoskylar2601 Год назад

    Nice video, thanks. However, sadly missing is the inlet to the Orange-Vis tunnel at Oviston, which is one of the interesting features of the Gariep Dam. I know it was mentioned some years ago by Johannes Weitz, but I wanted to bring it up again because Oviston is situated on the farm Zeekoegat which is adjacent to my great-grandfather's farm, Beschuitfontein.

  • @joaogirao4280
    @joaogirao4280 Год назад

    Just some 40 years ago, myself and my portuguese frineds decided to sit in the second level waterfall ponds, try to sober up. Ofcourse, having had endulges somewhat, I see myself sitting stupidly on the very high edge, being dared to jump - wouldve killed myself ofcourse.

  • @tsholofelomodikwe7375
    @tsholofelomodikwe7375 Год назад

    Dit was pragtag, thank you Meneer

  • @piast_kolodziej
    @piast_kolodziej Год назад

    Hi, could you please advise what month you visited this place?

  • @marcclarkharcourts5744
    @marcclarkharcourts5744 Год назад

    Would like to use this video

  • @thereseangelz4143
    @thereseangelz4143 Год назад

    Hello I'm from Sasolburg. Lovely video thanks so much 🙏

  • @avriljenifersexton912
    @avriljenifersexton912 Год назад

    Rubbish that's the HF Verwoerd Dam

  • @sofiamascaro9056
    @sofiamascaro9056 Год назад

    Very beautiful view and town, thank you! I am visiting Parys next weekend, looking forward!

  • @tonyelston959
    @tonyelston959 2 года назад

    Hey Dirk. You right.... What a blessing...

  • @annabotha9335
    @annabotha9335 2 года назад

    Baie dankie baie mooi hoop jy gaan ook nou omdat sluise almal oop is weer sulke mooi video neem .Dankie vir die deel van di mooi

  • @isiseshisewebhu
    @isiseshisewebhu 2 года назад

    Waal?? Is your name Grobler?

  • @mthethwanjabulo3423
    @mthethwanjabulo3423 2 года назад

    Beautiful, thank you for this

  • @pietoosthuizen1116
    @pietoosthuizen1116 2 года назад

    Dit is n baie mooi dam net jammer daar word niks gedoen om hom skoon te maak nie as dit nie vir inwoners was nie was die dam al so vol gemors gewees

  • @MH-jc3uj
    @MH-jc3uj 2 года назад

    What is the name of this music, and who's the artist?

  • @makimaseloa9846
    @makimaseloa9846 2 года назад

    I want to visit the place Sir any Info please 👏

  • @mdmahabbat1765
    @mdmahabbat1765 2 года назад

    This like as India dam.Exploitation of Bangladesh is a long plan.

  • @sangeetaghoshal4727
    @sangeetaghoshal4727 2 года назад

    Brilliant presentaion Mr. Grobler!

  • @sangeetaghoshal4727
    @sangeetaghoshal4727 2 года назад

    Indeed an engineering marvel! Hats off!

  • @odettemanganhe1968
    @odettemanganhe1968 2 года назад

    a beautiful place indeed

  • @hazelsmith7448
    @hazelsmith7448 2 года назад

    Please show the CBD and surrounding properties, utter filth a disgrace to a wonce beautiful town

  • @saifhakeroio1287
    @saifhakeroio1287 2 года назад

    ايه لولد المتنكه

  • @rudivisser7899
    @rudivisser7899 3 года назад

    Thank you for this beautiful video! 👍😃

  • @alexandervanwyk7669
    @alexandervanwyk7669 3 года назад

    Dankie Dirk dit was baie spesiaal. Dankie dat jy die Here die eer gee. God is goed.

  • @nickbarnard189
    @nickbarnard189 3 года назад

    Hi Dirk...very nice video. I would like to buy a drone this year, but people say it's a waste of many, because South African drone laws are very strict. You don't seems to have any problems...what are your thoughts on this?

    • @DirkGroblerDrone
      @DirkGroblerDrone 3 года назад

      I am glad you enjoyed the video Nick, thank you. These videos were all made as a novice before I was formally employed in the commercial sector. The South African laws are very strict with good reason and in the interest of safety. It was only afterwards I realised how many of them I was breaking, and the risks I did not even realise at the time. Buying a drone is always a good idea and great fun if you are passionate about photo- or videography. You just have to be realistic about where you are allowed to fly and the risk involved. Getting your RPL is indeed a waste of money if you do not intend to become a commercial drone pilot. A RPL is only valid if flown under a registered ROC (RPAS Operating Certificate) holder aka registered commercial drone operating company. You can read more on the SACAA (South African Aviation Authority) website at this link. www.caa.co.za/Pages/RPAS/Remotely%20Piloted%20Aircraft%20Systems.aspx

    • @nickbarnard189
      @nickbarnard189 3 года назад

      @@DirkGroblerDrone Thanks Dirk...much appreciated

  • @abriesteyn6185
    @abriesteyn6185 3 года назад

    Amazing what projects the previous goverment has done.What projects can the current goverment show thats a success and benefit to all?

  • @johnnyvangreune780
    @johnnyvangreune780 3 года назад

    What a masterpiece. Well done to the engineers and everyone else who took part in building this masterpiece of civil engineering

  • @fionaparsons9167
    @fionaparsons9167 3 года назад

    i see the pictures were done 4 years ago.

  • @Tomee62538
    @Tomee62538 3 года назад

    Is it possible to introduce salmon into the dam.

  • @AfricaTekk
    @AfricaTekk 3 года назад

    Wonderful

  • @Tomee62538
    @Tomee62538 3 года назад

    Is it possible to dredge the dam to hold more rain water.

  • @visionarymarx6483
    @visionarymarx6483 3 года назад

    Jy se ni sulke goed soos cut your throuth

  • @collinslehong4219
    @collinslehong4219 3 года назад

    Wonderful

  • @collinslehong4219
    @collinslehong4219 3 года назад

    Mnr dirk

    • @DirkGroblerDrone
      @DirkGroblerDrone 3 года назад

      Hi Collins. Glad to see you found the good stuff.

  • @leonardoparionallana5188
    @leonardoparionallana5188 3 года назад

    Alguien sabe donde puedo encontrar información del tipo de cemento y el proceso de la obra ?

  • @corriebotha9480
    @corriebotha9480 3 года назад

    What an ammateurish attempt. Get organised before you fly. This video is not about Parys. It is about the Vaal river at Parys.

  • @accountname1651
    @accountname1651 3 года назад

    been exactly there 2014 just no drone back then 😅 thanks for bringing up good memories

  • @activesourceone8758
    @activesourceone8758 3 года назад

    I went there

  • @robertchutney
    @robertchutney 3 года назад

    This DAM was our favorite spot to visit, or at least drive through on the way to visit our friends in Rustenberg. We left this beautifull country in year 2000, when it became obvious, that the new "damagement" is unable to govern by positive apartheid the country. Thank you South Africa for 25 years of nice life we spent there, God bless you and ALL your peoples. Best regards from Czech republic, formerly Czechoslovakia.

  • @chidowatty4363
    @chidowatty4363 3 года назад

    I was there believe me this place is beautiful i real enjoyed

  • @charleneleroux4539
    @charleneleroux4539 3 года назад

    Ons bly lekker langs die vaalrevier dankie dis pragtig

  • @jacoroets5737
    @jacoroets5737 3 года назад

    Wanneer sal die hiasinte eendag verdwyn?