The small town voted the best in South Africa in 2026

• Hartbeespoort has been voted the best town in South Africa in 2026 by Kwêla on kykNET's annual Town of the Year award.
• The award is based on a competition for towns in South Africa and Namibia with a population under 500,000, celebrating small-town charm, community resilience, local hospitality, and civic pride.
• Hartbeespoort will receive a R1 million investment from Lottoland and another R1 million in airtime from kykNET, further boosting its tourism and development.