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The Magaliesberg Biosphere NPC expressed grave concern over the recent announcement of plans to develop a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) within the Zilkaats Estate, which lies within the buffer zone of the internationally recognised Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, close to the Magaliesberg Protected Environment, tourism venues, the towns of Brits and Hartbeespoort and several densely populated settlements.
Conservation organisations have expressed their sadness at the loss of a true pioneer in wildlife conservation, Dr Paul Bartels who died on 9 July. Bartels, who lived in Skeerpoort was 69 years old.
In a creative twist on a familiar format, several households in Hartbeespoort recently received what looked like traffic fines in their post boxes – but instead of a penalty, the red-and-white envelope contained a call to action from the National Sea Rescue Institute.
Madibeng Local Municipality bids farewell to one of the longest-serving traffic officials, Superintendent Rashela Joel Mankga, who has served the municipality for 30 years.
It has been an exciting year for Hartbeespoort resident Michael Varalla (52). Not only did this tomato farmer from Hekpoort unexpectedly become part of a radio "dad" band which has already released two singles this year, but he also - totally unplanned - became a restaurateur where he uses his speciality tomatoes in true Italian dishes.
Die Kuierkerk in Hartbeespoort het die afgelope weke ingespring om die dorp skoon te maak.
Join the annual Harties Clean Up and Restore project on Saturday, 26 July, and help clean our area and restore it to its former beauty.
Pecanwood College's Grade 7 leaders from Ibis, Cormorant, and Kingfisher have been hard at work on their Community Service Project - a heartfelt Blanket Drive that ran from 2 June to 30 June 2025.
Environment
The Magaliesberg Biosphere NPC expressed grave concern over the recent announcement of plans to develop a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) within the Zilkaats Estate, which lies within the buffer zone of the internationally recognised Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, close to the Magaliesberg Protected Environment, tourism venues, the towns of Brits and Hartbeespoort and several densely populated settlements.
Join the annual Harties Clean Up and Restore project on Saturday, 26 July, and help clean our area and restore it to its former beauty.
A nuclear power station is planned on the Zilkaatsnek Estate in De Wildt near Hartbeespoort. The property is located in the buffer zone of the Magaliesberg Biosphere and within the Peglerae Conservancy.
A marine law enforcement officer was injured on Friday after the law enforcement boat got stuck in illegal fishing nets on Hartbeespoort Dam.
The winter WESSA Magaliesberg Biosphere branch and Birdlife Harties water bird count took place last Saturday under extreme cold conditions.
The Brits-Hartbeespoort Rotary Club honoured two environment champions with the esteemed Paul Harris Fellow Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship and community upliftment.
People
Conservation organisations have expressed their sadness at the loss of a true pioneer in wildlife conservation, Dr Paul Bartels who died on 9 July. Bartels, who lived in Skeerpoort was 69 years old.
It has been an exciting year for Hartbeespoort resident Michael Varalla (52). Not only did this tomato farmer from Hekpoort unexpectedly become part of a radio "dad" band which has already released two singles this year, but he also - totally unplanned - became a restaurateur where he uses his speciality tomatoes in true Italian dishes.
After 12 years out of the pool, Hartbeespoort world champion swimmer Barjo van Niekerk (42) is back in the swim of things. And he is doing it again!
'n Boek oor die merkwaardige Hartbeespoort-kunstenaar, Elly Holm, geskryf deur haar seun, Prof Dieter Holm, is eersdaags op die rakke beskikbaar.
Barjo van Niekerk, lid van Harties Reflections Swem- en Lewensreddingklub, het geskiedenis gemaak toe hy in April aan die DHL Meesters en Senior Ope afdelings, vier nuwe lewensredding wêreldrekords in die ouderdomsgroep 40-44 opgestel het.
In a ground-breaking moment for animal welfare in South Africa, Tracy McQuarrie, founder of BarkingMad and Dogtown SA Rescue Centre at Hartbeespoort, has been named the Woman in Community category winner in the annual Woman of Stature Awards.
Schools
Pecanwood College's Grade 7 leaders from Ibis, Cormorant, and Kingfisher have been hard at work on their Community Service Project - a heartfelt Blanket Drive that ran from 2 June to 30 June 2025.
A night of theatrical brilliance unfolded at The Mountain Cambridge High School’s Interhouse Play Evening, where Maxwell House emerged victorious, captivating the audience and adjudicators alike with a standout performance of 'It’s Not Just A Change; It’s A Metamorphosis - It’s Acceptance'.
Drie van Laerskool Broederstroom se akrobate het aan die ASSA, Noordwesdistrik se kompetisie vir Akrobatiese Dans in Centurion deelgeneem.
Pecanwood College continues to lead the way in educational innovation with the integration of ADvLEARN, an adaptive, AI-driven learning platform used from Grade 7 through to Grade 12.
Ses skopboksers van Laerskool Broederstroom het onlangs aan die Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskappe deelgeneem en goud, silwer en brons medaljes verower.
Laerskool Broederstroom is trots op hul hengelaars en afrigters na 'n puik hengelseisoen.
