Top South African dam is so polluted it looks like a rubbish dump on top of a hyacinth mat

Hartbeespoort Dam is so polluted that a hyacinth mat covers the surface, with plastic bags, bottles, polystyrene, and even old shoes piling up on top. View online SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 TODAY'S TOP STORIES 1 Top South African dam is so polluted it looks like a rubbish dump on top of a hyacinth mat Hartbeespoort Dam is so polluted that a hyacinth mat covers the surface, with plastic bags, bottles, polystyrene, and even old shoes piling up on top. 2 Inside the first luxury petrol station that’s a huge success in South Africa A look inside a Sasol forecourt in Rosebank that has turned a traditional petrol station stop into a destination. 3 DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’s biggest nightmare Political analyst Frans Cronje said the DA’s biggest threat is no longer the ANC. Instead, it is people losing faith in the government and living in self-sufficient enclaves. 4 SABC replacing TV licences in South Africa The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is expected to introduce a new funding model to replace TV licences in the 2027/28 financial year. 5 Warning about new bill and private property rights in South Africa Property rights will not be sufficiently protected if the Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill is passed – Theo Joubert. 6 Say goodbye to green ID books in South Africa Home Affairs has rapidly accelerated its smart ID card rollout thanks to its digital partnership with banks, suggesting the green ID book's days could be numbered. 7 One small group of South Africans holds 40% of the country’s high-value properties Even though South Africans aged 60 and older only make up about 10% of the population, they currently own around 40% of the country’s higher-value residential properties. 8 Warning about new traffic fine system launching in South Africa in July The phased rollout of AARTO could confuse many motorists regarding the consequences and dispute processes for fines. 9 The two men Woolworths has paid R140,000 a day for 10 years Over the past decade, Woolworths has paid its two CEOs a combined R508.75 million. 10 Gupta home to be demolished in South Africa Notice has been given that one of the Saxonwold homes tied to the controversial Gupta family will be demolished and rebuilt. 11 No-name brands taking over 30% of sales at Woolworths, Checkers, and Pick n Pay Private-label brands have become a major force in South African retail, generating R139 billion in turnover, as retailers use them to drive growth and strengthen profitability. 12 Construction delays, budget overruns, and project failures drive up property prices in the Western Cape Construction costs in the Western Cape are becoming increasingly unpredictable, putting developers at risk of expensive delays, budget overruns and project failures while adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. 13 New BEE laws proposed for petrol stations on South Africa’s national roads Sakeliga warned that SANRAL's new draft proposals will impose new BEE requirements for petrol stations and other roadside businesses. 14 Even better news about petrol prices for South Africa South Africa is looking at an even larger petrol price reduction this July, thanks to the improved situation in the Middle East. This email was sent to mufhandu.o.veesqed@blogger.com by News of the Day. Unsubscribe from this email.