Action taken against invasive hyacinth at Vaalkop Dam

Action taken against invasive hyacinth at Vaalkop Dam

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has committed to take decisive and sustained action to address the growing infestation of invasive alien vegetation at Vaalkop Dam in Rustenburg in the North West province. During a two-day oversight working visit from 27 to 28 June 2025, Seitlholo announced the establishment of a multi-stakeholder working group and committed to personally overseeing the complete removal of the infestatio…

Phytoremediation of microplastics by water hyacinth

Microplastics have emerged as pervasive environmental pollutants, posing significant risks to both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Curre…