Local News
Three suspects aged 39, 40 and 42 including a Ward Councillor, a driver and member of a political party from Madibeng Municipality in Brits are appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates court this morning following their arrest at Menlyn on Thursday, 11 December 2025, by the Anti-Corruption Investigation, Head Office of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).
Well-known local resident Werner Nagel witnessed an amazing incident during a recent drive in a game reserve when birds (not of the same feathers) banded together to chase off a puff adder to protect their baby birds.
Africa's tallest Christmas tree is once again lighting up near Hartbeespoort and Brits when the company, GST, switches on the more than 40 000 lights on the 45m Beacon of Hope tree on Friday, 12 December 2025, as soon as it gets dark.
Proudly Harties Organisation and Afriforum Hartbeespoort recently took hands in the supply and planting of lemon trees at the provincial clinic in Schoemansville.
The Hartbeespoort Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) treated and sterilised over 40 dogs from the Ten Rooms township this week, thanks to a fundraising project by The Mountain Cambridge School's matrics.
There is finally a food haven for the health-conscious in Hartbeespoort! The popular Kauai restaurant opened its doors at De Handelspost last week, offering only healthy, mouth-watering goodness.
Plaaslike fietsryer, Nico van Eck het pas op 75-jarige ouderdom in die Top 10 geëindig in die padfiets- wêreldkampioenskappe in Australië!
What happened to the otters? That is the question that the Owl Rescue Centre wants to answer with a research-driven project.
The festive season is here and animal welfare organisations, law enforcement bodies and animal lovers once again appeal to all community members not to use fireworks during the holiday season.
The Department of Water and Sanitation denies any racial discrimination in Hartbeespoort land allocation following a report by the South African Human Rights Commission last week.
Two suspects who had shot a man in Broederstrom were cornered in a roadblock near the police station after a high-speed chase by security companies through Hartbeespoort on Saturday.
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is steadily progressing with the construction of the R511 Beestekraal to the North West and Limpopo border. The route is an important connector between Brits and Thabazimbi.
Well-known and loved Hartbeespoort resident Andries Hills (42) urgently needs the community’s help.
Plaaslike fotograaf en ontwerper, Anton Wannenburg, kon verlede week sy ontwerp vir die stert van die Hawk Mk 120 straler van die Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag in die lug afneem toe dit laag oor Hartbeespoort gevlieg het.
An American company, ASP Isotopes Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) to collaborate on the research, development and ultimately the commercial production of advanced nuclear fuels.
Last year Hartbeespoort had devastating damage from Leopard moths that target all cycads. They are around again!
As the festive season approaches and activity increases on Hartbeespoort Dam, SAMSA Marine Law Enforcement Officers will be conducting intensified safety and compliance operations throughout December.
Hartbeespoort cyclist Wade Prinsloo has won the final round of the Mpumalanga Enduro Cycling Championships.
A luxury property in a Hartbeespoort estate is at the centre of the arrest of a High Court judge this week.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging members of the public to carefully consider launching boats or other craft onto Hartbeespoort Dam at this time, due to extensive water hyacinth coverage that presents serious and growing safety hazards.
A Grade 12 learner died after being hit by a bus fleeing from a violent scene at Schaumburg Combined School in Skeerpoort on Thursday.
Proudly Harties has joined hands with a Sunway resident and the Clean South Africa initiative, and a major clean-up in Sunway and Refentse is planned for 6 December.
Madibeng Municipality said it was disturbed by recent reports that individuals "attached" to the municipality have been soliciting money from contractors and businesses, using the municipal manager's name.
Money raised by Kormorant from Hartbeespoort businesses who advertised in a pet feature in die newspaper, was this week handed over to Hartbeespoort Animal Welfare Association (Haws) to help buy much-needed pet food.
Meerhofskool se Kersligvertoning skop Maandag, 1 Desember af.
Driven by a passion to uplift his community through mental health support, mentorship, and youth empowerment, Katlego Molaba (21) is stepping into his future with purpose.
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.
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.
Madibeng Local Municipality has opened cases with the police against seven businesses in Hartbeespoort for tampering with municipal infrastructure.
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.
Die Proudly Harties nie-winsgewende organisasie is tans beisg met die Meerhof Hernuwingsprojek om die vervalle voorstad op te knap.
Hazon Vines offers wine lovers an unforgettable experience, from vine to glass.
Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris will host the Montgolfier Day Celebration 2025 — a vibrant country afternoon honouring 242 years of hot air ballooning history - on 22 November 2025.
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.
The Proudly Harties organisation is proposing that a 165m fence be erected at the foot of the mountain in Schoemansville to safeguard the mountain. The envisioned fence would block access to the open section across Wimpy.
The Annual Harties Christmas Drive is back — spreading joy, laughter, and festive cheer across Schoemansville, Melodie, Ifafi, and Meerhof!
Motorists want to open cases of theft after Madibeng traffic officials illegally confiscated driving licences in Hartbeespoort on Monday.
‘n Kraakvars nuwe stem het sopas die Afrikaanse musiekplatform getref.
The Hartbeespoort Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) pleads with pet owners to spay and neuter their pets.
Your new go-to haven for exclusive beauty treatments, HANNONS Beauty By Rentia, has opened its doors at De Handelspost in Hartbeespoort.
