For years, the residents of Potchefstroom, particularly those in Ikageng, Promosa, and Mohadin, have been forced to coexist with a silent, foul-smelling enemy: raw sewage. While local leadership has offered little more than excuses, the national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has finally been forced to intervene, acknowledging that the JB Marks Local Municipality is failing its citizens. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations A Decade of Neglect: Living in Filth The reality

Potchefstroom High School for Girls has been honored for its exceptional academic performance at the prestigious Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Excellence Awards. The school’s recognition follows outstanding National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, reinforcing its status as a leading institution for academic excellence and innovation. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Girls Faculty Honors: 100% Pass Rates and Top Distinctions Five educators from the school were invited to the awards

Potchefstroom High School for Girls celebrated a significant milestone yesterday with the official opening of the Matric Shelter for the Class of 2026. This event stands as one of the school’s most treasured traditions, marking the symbolic commencement of the seniors' final chapter. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Girls A Moment Five Years in the Making For the Grade 12 learners, it was an emotional and exhilarating experience to finally step onto the grass of the Matri

Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS) se krieketspanne het gedurende die naweek van 18 Januarie 2026 uitmuntende sukses behaal in hul wedstryde teen Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen. Albei die betrokke KHS-spanne het hul kragmetings gewen, wat die skool se mededingende posisie op die krieketveld versterk. Image: Klerksdorp Hoërskool Bobaas Vertonings met die Kolf Die kolflys is aangevoer deur Shane van Heerden, wie se bydrae deurslaggewend was vir die span se sukses. Die top-kolwers vir die nawe

Leonard Swart, 'n verteenwoordiger van Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS), het op 16 Januarie 2026 'n merkwaardige prestasie behaal tydens die eerste rondte van die Vrystaat Gholf Ope. Sy vertoning het nie net sy tegniese vaardigheid beklemtoon nie, maar hom ook in 'n sterk posisie geplaas vir die res van die toernooi. Image: Klerksdorp Hoërskool Historiese "Hole-in-One" Die hoogtepunt van Swart se rondte was sy heel eerste "hole-in-one" . Hierdie rariteit in gholf het aansienlik byg

New Vision Secondary School het aangekondig dat hulle op 22 en 23 Januarie 2026  ’n gesamentlike atletiekbyeenkoms in samewerking met Milner High School sal aanbied. Hierdie inisiatief onderstreep die skool se verbintenis tot die holistiese ontwikkeling van hul leerders, ongeag fisiese uitdagings. Image: New Vision Secondary School Veerkragtigheid ten spyte van Infrastruktuuruitdagings Die administrasie van New Vision het aangedui dat die skool nie oor sy eie sportvelde beski

Die Klerksdorp Javelin Academy  het die 2026-atletiekseisoen op 'n hoë noot begin met uitstaande vertonings deur hul o/12-dogtersatlete. Tydens die eerste kompetisie van die jaar, wat op 17 Januarie plaasgevind het, het die akademie se jong gooiers die podium oorheers. Image: Klerksdorp Javelin Academy O/12-Dogters: Podiumuitslae Die kompetisie was gekenmerk deur strawwe mededinging tussen die akademie se eie atlete, met slegs klein verskille in die finale afstande: Eerste Pl

Die Potch Track Club  het op 18 Januarie 2026 aan 'n mededingende atletiekbyeenkoms by die Tuks Sportvelde deelgeneem. Verskeie atlete het uitsonderlike prestasies behaal en is in nasionale of provinsiale spanne en groepe ingesluit op grond van hul tye in die 3km- en 10km-items. Image: Potch Track Club Dames 3km en 10km Uitslae Die damesafdeling van die klub het sterk vertoon, met verskeie atlete wat kwalifiserende tye aangeteken het: Danielle Verster (3km):  Het 'n tweede pl

There is a moment at every successful event where the crowd naturally gathers in one direction. Usually, it isn’t toward a stage or a speaker, but toward the unmistakable aroma of toasted sugar. For generations, candy floss has been the silent hero of festivals and school fairs, but few realize that this whimsical treat is actually a fascinating feat of engineering. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Science of the "Spin" How does solid, granulated sugar transform into a clou

Gemmerman, een van Suid-Afrika se mees eerlike en storiegedrewe Afrikaanse kunstenaars, stel sy nuutste enkelsnit “Wat Kan Ek Doen?” bekend , ’n opregte liefdesverhaal wat kwesbaarheid, lojaliteit en onvoorwaardelike omgee sentraal plaas. Foto (Verskaf deur LCP Produksies): Gemmerman Hierdie nuwe vrystelling bou voort op die momentum van Gemmerman se vorige suksesvolle enkelsnitte, insluitend “Hierdie is nog my land”, wat reeds meer as 54 000 strome op Spotify bereik het, “Ma

The City of Matlosana has marked a productive start to 2026, balancing the professional advancement of its leadership with rigorous law enforcement operations. In a dual-focused weekend of activity, the municipality celebrated a major academic achievement for its officials while simultaneously conducting a high-impact cleanup operation in Tigane to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. Image: City of Matlosana Leadership Excellence: Officials Graduate in Municipal F

The efficiency of a professional environment in Potchefstroom,whether a medical consulting room, a high-end restaurant, or a corporate office,is often dictated by the quality of its equipment. However, one of the most essential pieces of equipment is the one worn by the staff. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Haya Collections, located in Potchefstroom, operates as a specialized supplier of professional uniforms and workwear, catering to the specific logistical and aesthetic re

School Supplies Potch , het die beskikbaarheid van die amptelike skooluniforms vir Potchefstroom Gimnasium vir die 2026-akademiese jaar bevestig. Geleë in Buskusstraat 44, Baillie Park, dien die winkel as 'n sentrale punt vir Gimmie-leerders om hul volledige skool- en sportdrag aan te skaf. Image:School Supplies Potch Image:School Supplies Potch Formele Skool- en Winterdrag Die verskaffer hou 'n volledige reeks formele klerekas-items in voorraad wat aan die skool se spesifie

Die 2026-atletiekseisoen vir Volkies Potch het amptelik begin met die aanvang van die skool se jaarlikse interhuis-atletiekbyeenkoms. Die geleentheid is gekenmerk deur hoë energievlakke en entoesiasme onder die leerders en personeel. Image: Volkies Potch Interhuis-dinamika en Kleure Die tradisionele spangees was duidelik sigbaar op die baan, met die kenmerkende rooi, geel en swart kleure wat die verskillende huise verteenwoordig. Hierdie kleure vul die atletiekbaan terwyl lee

The South African U19 men’s team, the Proteas U19, secured their first win of the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup with a comprehensive 329-run victory over Tanzania U19. The match was characterized by a dominant all-round performance, particularly from Jason Rowles, who earned Player of the Match honors. Image: Cricket South Africa Record-Setting Batting Performance South Africa delivered an exceptional display with the bat, concluding their 50-over innings at a formidab

In a move aimed at streamlining disaster management and municipal service delivery, the JB Marks Local Municipality has officially transitioned to a new, unified emergency contact system. Effective immediately, the municipality has phased out all previous emergency lines, replacing them with a single dedicated number designed to handle both life-threatening crises and urgent service-related faults. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations A Single Point of Contact for All Emergencies T

Get your swimwear and coolers ready! Kasi Edition018 and BuddyNice Ent are officially teaming up to bring the heat this autumn with the Power Picnic Park Pool Party. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mac Arthur, this event promises to be the go-to social gathering to wrap up the month of March. Event Essentials Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026 Time: Gates open at 3:00 PM Venue: Mac Arthur Admission: FREE ENTRANCE The Headliner Heavyweights The organizers have pulled out all

Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fresh finds and community fun! Raeetsa This Thing Ent has officially announced the upcoming Open Air Farmers Market, set to take place on March 29th. Whether you are looking for a unique weekend outing or a platform to showcase your local business, this event promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with food, drinks, and great memories. Event Details & Ticketing Planning to attend? It pays to book early! The event features a tiered pr

Residents of Ikageng and the surrounding Potchefstroom areas are preparing for a spiritual awakening as Jehova the Healer Ministries officially announces its upcoming "3 Days Crusade." The event, centered around the inspiring theme "The Year of Blessing," aims to bring the community together for three days of prayer, restoration, and spiritual breakthrough. Event Details The crusade will be hosted by Prophetess Susanna, who invites all members of the public to attend. The ses

Snyman & Associates Integrated Wealth Planners has documented specific investment entry points and portfolio diversification strategies for the 2026 financial cycle. The provided guidelines detail four primary investment vehicles designed to facilitate long-term capital growth and tax efficiency within the South African regulatory framework. Image: Snyman & Associates Diversified Index Funds and ETFs Low-cost, diversified index funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) serve as