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One of the ways in which corruption in Madibeng has been organised is through family, friendship or political connections in the municipality, extending into the private sector, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) reports.
Local resident and entrepreneur, Kimberley Ebersohn, was announced as the National Entrepreneur Champion by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) during its prestigious entrepreneurial celebration, the 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards.
Join Village Mall on Thursday, 27 November 2025, from 17:00 – 21:00 at their Festive Night Market for a magical evening filled with live entertainment, festive finds, and community cheer!
The Brits/Hartbeespoort Rotary Club collected much-needed toiletries for learners at Hartbeespoort High School who need assistance.
Al ooit gewonder wat die Ons Winkels anders maak as gewone tweedehandse winkels? Die winkels se verkope befonds ondermeer studiefondse vir studente wat dit andersins nie sou kon bekostig nie.
'n Aksieprogram vir seniors het in Hartbeespoort afgeskop om die algehele welstand van senior burgers te verbeter.
Hyacinth currently covers about 40-45% of the Hartbeespoort Dam, but there is no quick fix, such as herbicides, says the Centre for Biological Control of Rhodes University.
Following the recent fish deaths in Hartbeespoort Dam, Magalies Water said the cause of the deaths could not be determined.
Environment
The Centre for Biological Control (CBC) of Rhodes University responded to the public's skepticism and statements that the bugs on the hyacinth are not working.
Hyacinth currently covers about 40-45% of the Hartbeespoort Dam, but there is no quick fix, such as herbicides, says the Centre for Biological Control of Rhodes University.
Following the recent fish deaths in Hartbeespoort Dam, Magalies Water said the cause of the deaths could not be determined.
Hyacinth currently covers approximately 60% of Hartbeespoort Dam, and many have expressed concern that the invasive plant might cover the dam completely by December.
Masses of fish died on the eastern shore of Hartbeespoort Dam again over the weekend.
Hartbeespoort twins, Hendré and Teneal Keyser (16), won a silver medal at the recent international Eskom Expo for Young Scientists for their experiment to turn hyacinth into bio-coal.
People
Local resident and entrepreneur, Kimberley Ebersohn, was announced as the National Entrepreneur Champion by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) during its prestigious entrepreneurial celebration, the 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards.
Wêreldbekende kunstenaar, Kobus Möller, van Brits is tans besig met met sy mees persoonlike en ambisieuse projek nog. Hy stel binnekort sy eksklusiewe koffietafelboek bekend wat sy lewensverhaal en kunsreis in woord en beeld vertel.
‘n Kraakvars nuwe stem het sopas die Afrikaanse musiekplatform getref.
"At 60, I decided to see how far I can push this body. People think that at 60, your body is not up to strenuous activity, and I thought this was nonsense. I will show them that the body does not have a retirement age.'
Reatlegile Mabusela (15), a talented karateka from the Amomabs Karate Institute (AMKI) in Hartbeespoort, has become a national star and is currently featured in Mzansi Magic’s 15th Anniversary Celebration campaign.
"Breast cancer entered my life suddenly, with words I never expected to hear. In that moment, everything felt uncertain — the future I had imagined, the plans I had made, even the way I saw myself."
Schools
Die SPI Atletiekakademie in Hartbeespoort spog met 24 atlete van verskeie laerskole in Hartbeespoort en Brits wat dié naweek, 15 November, aan die Noordwes-Noord atletiekkampioenskappe deelneem.
The Mountain Cambridge School’s Junior Swimmers made a splash at the 2025 North West Short Course Championships, held at Lebone College
The Mountain Cambridge School congratulates Nina Jansen van Vuuren, who secured first place at the Oppie Tong Af National Competition in the category Experimental Public Speaking.
Congratulations to Ciaran Toughey, a Pecanwood College learner and talented kickboxer who won two gold medals at the WKA World Championships in Sheffield, England.
Agt van Hoërskool Brits se swemmers het altesaam 12 medaljes vanaf die swemgala by Fields College huis toe gebring.
On 24 October, The Mountain Cambridge School joined the global community in recognising World Polio Day, a significant initiative aimed at raising awareness and supporting the ongoing effort to eradicate Polio worldwide.
