Hartbeespoort Dam in the North-West is again grappling with a severe hyacinth infestation, affecting recreation and aquatic life.
No one's sure how the South American water hyacinth invaded Africa's Lake Victoria but there's little doubt as to the damages it has caused. In 1989, the weed was spotted in the lake and seven ...
The water hyacinth causes a substantial danger to small craft users at Hartbeespoort dam and should never be entered by any craft. “Under no circumstances should boaters try to navigate through ...