The bugs are not failing – it is a 50-year old problem playing out
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.
Pebble Bed Modular Reactor to be transferred to Necsa
Cabinet this week officially approved the lifting of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) nuclear technology from care and maintenance since its placement in 2010, and transferring the assets from Eskom to Necsa.
Criminal charges against businesses in Hartbeespoort for illegally reconnecting electricity
Madibeng Local Municipality has opened cases with the police against seven businesses in Hartbeespoort for tampering with municipal infrastructure.
Organised corruption in Madibeng?
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.
“People, and helping entrepreneurs drives me…”
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.
Get ready for the Village Mall Festive Night Market
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!
Rotary donates much-needed items to learners
The Brits/Hartbeespoort Rotary Club collected much-needed toiletries for learners at Hartbeespoort High School who need assistance.
Ons Winkel-kompetisie befonds beurse
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.
Seniors in aksie
'n Aksieprogram vir seniors het in Hartbeespoort afgeskop om die algehele welstand van senior burgers te verbeter.
Hyacinth – no quick fix, says CBC
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.
