Stretching across rural and urban areas alike, the Vaal accommodates a diverse lifestyle and tourism experience for both residents and tourists. From Heidelberg to Meyerton, Sharpeville to Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging, the Sedibeng district covers the entire southern part of Gauteng. The Vaal is the only area of the Gauteng Province that is situated on the banks of the Vaal, Klip and Suikerbos  Rivers, with the majestic Vaal Dam as a major tourism attraction.  The Vaal is perfectly situated for day visitors, weekend and business breakaways.  It is situated not too far from Johannesburg, major sports stadiums and the  O. R. Tambo International Airport.

Each distinctively unique area is managed by the local municipalities of Emfuleni, Lesedi and Midvaal, constituting the Sedibeng District Municipality.