Potch Gazette - June 2025 Edition
- Johané
- Jul 1
- 9 min read
In this edition
Airshow 2025
Promosa Electricity woes spark rising tensions
Cleaning up the Kasi
StroomCares: Jar of Hope Project 2025
Ons maandelikse gebeurteniskalender hou jou op hoogte van alles wat gebeur.
Tiekie's got grit: Little pup with a big heart settles in at P.A.W.S
Gimmie-leerders blink uit in Afrikaans
Hokkie & netbalprestasies
Maré Coetzee dring deur na ATKV Redenaars finaal
Classic Clash: PHSB vs HTS
NWMCA Trompoppie Kompetisie
Baillie Park Gholf & Boogskiet
Jeugdag vieringe by Potchefstroom Secondary School
Jong Baillie gholfspeler hou S-A se naam hoog in Amerika
Unleashing Your Next Adventure: The New Ford Ranger Redefines the Lifestyle Bakkie
Airshow 2025
The Potchefstroom Airshow, held on Saturday, 7 June 2025, transformed the town’s airfield into a vibrant celebration of aviation and community.
Set beneath clear winter skies, the event offered a spectacular mix of aerial displays, family entertainment, and local flair. From early morning, the skies were alive with daring aerobatics, beginning with formation flying by colorful Extra 300s and vintage Pitts Specials. The Flying Lions’ Harvard trainers impressed with synchronized smoke-filled passes, while the legendary P-51D Mustang “Mustang Sally” drew loud cheers with its roaring low fly-bys. A rare dual performance between this WWII warbird and an Extra 330 stunned the crowd with its mix of historical power and modern aerobatic precision.
One of the day’s most dramatic highlights came from stunt pilot Scully Levin, who flawlessly landed a Piper Cub on a moving truck—a stunt that had the audience gasping before erupting in applause. The sleek Aero L-39 Albatros jet thrilled with high-speed low passes, while local glider pilot Oscar brought a peaceful contrast, soaring gracefully in his JS-3 sailplane with smoke trails and soft music adding to the serene moment.
Beyond the skies, the airshow doubled as a bustling community festival. Food trucks dished out everything from burgers to traditional boerewors, and families enjoyed picnic spots, face painting, and a toddler play area. Vendor tents featured pilot training info, aircraft displays, and aviation merchandise. A charity stall, craft vendors, and promotional giveaways added to the festive atmosphere.
As the sun set, the event’s perfect balance of adrenaline and relaxation left lasting impressions. Social media buzzed with videos of Mustang Sally and Levin’s iconic landing, capturing the spirit of a day filled with wonder, heritage, and togetherness.
The 2025 Potchefstroom Airshow proved to be more than an aviation event—it was a joyful community experience, blending high-flying thrills with grounded, family-friendly fun.
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Promosa Electricity Woes Spark Rising Tensions in Local Communities
Communities in and around Promosa are increasingly alarmed by frequent power outages and the rise of illegal electricity connections in informal settlements. Residents, especially those near Ext 5, Rockville, Marikana, Baipei, Hillside, and Promosa Central, have voiced their frustration on social media, reporting damaged appliances, overloaded transformers, and unstable power supply caused by unsafe, unauthorized connections.
Originally a desperate measure for those lacking formal access, illegal connections have now become a source of community tension and potential conflict. Many residents feel torn between empathy for those in need and concern over the growing safety risks and lack of accountability. There are rising fears that, if left unaddressed, the situation could escalate into violence or deeper community divisions.
Social media posts reflect rising anger, with some residents blaming municipal inaction and even referencing claims that former JB Marks Mayor Gaba had condoned illegal connections during a past visit. Although municipal leaders have held meetings and promised to electrify informal areas properly, delays in implementation have only worsened the public’s frustration.
Tensions have already led to incidents of property damage, and local leaders are urging urgent intervention. The community’s call is clear: they need communication, action, and real solutions before the technical crisis becomes a deeper social one — marked by eroded trust and rising unrest.
Cleaning Up the Kasi: How Reafenya Projects & Maintenance is Transforming Ikageng
In the heart of Ikageng, a young entrepreneur is turning dust into dreams. What started as a response to local demand has now grown into a fast-rising cleaning and home services company. Meet Katlego Mota, the founder of Reafenya Projects & Maintenance (Pty) Ltd, a proudly kasi-based business making a powerful impact.
"I started my business on the 6th of December 2024," says Katlego. The idea came from seeing how many people in Ikageng needed help: “A lot of people here want their yards cleaned, but they don’t always have the time or tools. I decided to step in.” That decision became the foundation of a business built for the people, by one of their own.
Katlego’s team comes from the same streets he grew up on. “I found my team right here in my kasi,” he says. “We use trusted products like Domestos and liquid soap, and I’m still in the process of training them to keep quality high.” Katlego proudly explains what sets Reafenya Projects & Maintenance apart: “My service is the best. It’s affordable and always leaves a positive impact on my customers.” The company serves mainly residents in and around Double Skhona and continues to grow through word of mouth and trusted work.
Reafenya Projects & Maintenance offers a wide range of services, making it a one-stop solution for kasi households. “I got my first customer from a lady mo kasi at Di Loune,” Katlego recalls. But getting regular clients remains a daily mission. “I have to market my business every day. That’s part of the hustle.”
Katlego’s vision is bigger than just cleaning yards. “I want to grow and expand. I’m planning to add a fast-food restaurant and eventually build a company office so I can hire more people from my kasi.”
Above all, Katlego enjoys what he does. He believes in hard work and staying focused: “Always strive and focus on what you do.”
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Community Support
StroomCares: Jar of Hope Projek in samewerking met die Rotary Klub & King Edward Private School
Elke jaar roep Mandela-dag ons op tot aksie, ’n herinnering dat selfs klein dade van omgee ’n groot impak op ander se lewens kan hê. Een van die beste voorbeelde hiervan is die Jar of Hope of Hoop-in-’n-Bottel-projek, wat in 2025 weer afskop onder leiding van Rotary Potch-Mooi en King Edward Private School.
Hierdie projek het ’n eenvoudige maar kragtige doel: om voedsame maaltye aan behoeftige gesinne te verskaf, een bottel op ’n slag.
Die Jar of Hope-projek funksioneer op ’n eenvoudige beginsel. Skoolkinders, gesinne, vrywilligers en besighede werk saam om glasbottels met droogvoedselbestanddele te vul. Elke bottel bevat genoeg vir ’n volledige, voedsame maaltyd wat agt mense kan voed.
Soos Mandela-dag 2025 nader kom, het ons elkeen ’n geleentheid om ’n verskil te maak. Onder leiding van Rotary Potch-Mooi en King Edward Private School bring Jar of Hope weer hoop na tafels waar dit nodig is. Die 2025-veldtog nooi nou weer die gemeenskap van Potchefstroom uit om die nodige bestanddele te skenk sodat nóg meer gesinne hierdie winter met ’n vol maag kan gaan slaap.
Wat Jy Kan Skenk
Droë bestanddele:
Rys
Lensies
Sopmengsel
Soppoeier
Aftrekselblokkies (stock cubes)
Sojamince
Glasbottels:
Leë glasbottels (bv. 200g koffiebottels of 750ml mayonaisiebottels) is ook welkom.
Afleweringsadres: 234 Walter Sisulu-laan, Potchefstroom. Indien jy nie self kan aflewer nie, kan jy skakel vir afhaal: 082 803 9298
Tiekie’s Got Grit: Little Pup With a Big Heart Settles In at PAWS
Tiekie is the newest face at Potch Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) – a sweet soul with a disability and a huge heart. Though she may need a bit of extra care and patience, she’s full of spirit and ready for a fresh start.
She doesn’t want pity – just a chance at love and belonging. Tiekie is looking for a foster or forever home with someone who can see past her challenges and into her loving eyes. She may walk a different path, but she’s just as deserving of a warm, caring family.
Want to help?
Foster or adopt Tiekie
Call PAWS at 071-681-9264
Follow PAWS on social media for updates
She might just be your next best friend – and probably the boss of your house!
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Sport & Kultuur
Potchefstroom Gimnasium
Gimmie-leerders blink uit in Afrikaans
Die FAK het Gimmies-leerders vereer vir hul uitmuntende prestasie in Afrikaans Huistaal. Dié erkenning wys dat taal nie net ’n vak is nie, maar deel van hul identiteit en trots.
Netbalprestasie op sy beste
Al vyf A-spanne kwalifiseer vir SA-kampioenskappe. Die o.14A-span was onoorwonne, terwyl o.15A en o.16A in naelbyt-eindstryde tweede eindig.
Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom
Redenaars
Maré Coetzee is deur na die gesogte ATKV Redenaarsfinaal wat in Augustus by Goudini Spa plaasvind. Ná ure se voorbereiding en selfversekerde optredes, verdien sy haar plek op die nasionale verhoog.
Hokkie prestasies
Volkies meisies het teen Wesvalia en Lichtenburg gespeel – die eerstespan behaal ’n trotse oorwinning. Volkies seuns het teen THS Klerksdorp goed gevaar.
Classic Clash: PHSB vs HTS
HTS wen algeheel, maar PHSB wen in sokker. Die rugbywedstryd was spannend met ’n noue 17–21 verlies vir PHSB.
Chris Nunu van PHSB is opgeneem in die Luiperds o/16A-span vir Grant Khomo Week, ’n groot prestasie.
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
Potch Girls’ High het die NWMCA Majorette Kompetisie op 7 Junie aangebied. Skole van regoor die streek, insluitend Tlhabane West, Lebone II College en Klerksdorp Hoërskool, het hul slag gewys. Potch se eie span het die skare behoorlik laat juig!
Laerskool Baillie Park
Baillies Gholf en Boogskiet
By die Ernie Els Toernooi het Baillies se eerstespan tweede geëindig agter Laerskool Brits.
By die AGA Interskole Boogskiet het Gunther Pheiffer (Cubs) tweede geëindig (227/300) en David Knoetze (Junior Seuns) eerste (276/300). Spanne wys wat toewyding kan bereik.
Potchefstroom Secondary School
Leerders van Potchefstroom Secondary School het Jeugdag gevier deur die Aanhef van die Grondwet op kragtige wyse voor te dra. ’n Geesdriftige herinnering aan die waardes wat ons as ’n nasie verenig.
Skool Stories
Hanro van der Merwe, ’n Graad 7-leerder van Laerskool Baillie Park, is tans in die VSA waar hy aan twee internasionale gholftoernooie deelneem. Dis ’n groot mylpaal vir dié jong sportman, en vir sy skool ook!
Hanro het begin in Quincy, Illinois, waar hy van 16–18 Junie aan die Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championship deelgeneem het. Dis ’n bekende internasionale toernooi vir jong gholfspelers regoor die wêreld.
Volgende aan die beurt is die State Farm Youth Classic, wat van 22–24 Junie in Bloomington, Illinois plaasvind. Dis nog ’n groot platform vir jong talent, en ons weet Hanro gaan dit voluit aanpak.
Terwyl Hanro sy staal wys op Amerikaanse gholfbane, is sy skool, onderwysers, vriende en die hele gemeenskap hier by die huis baie trots op hom. Geniet elke oomblik daar, Hanro. Jy het reeds ons harte gewen! Ons hou duim vas en weet jy gaan hierdie ervaring voluit benut.
Dis nie elke dag dat ’n Graad 7-leerder op ’n internasionale gholfverhoog te sien is nie. Wat hy al bereik het, wys sy harde werk en toewyding. En of hy nou medaljes huis toe bring of nie, hy is reeds ’n wenner in ons oë.
Kar Stories
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Events Calendar
The Go-To Guy has an extensive events calendar that you can find a variety of events in and around Potchefstroom, in fact it is now one of the most comprehensive calendars in our region, you can visit the calendar at the following link: Events Calendar
Patria July 2025 – Potchefstroom se Grootste Studentefees
Photography 101 Short Course – Potchefstroom Academy
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