The Gazette - November 2025 Edition
- Johané
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In this edition
Santi Britz is 2025 se Inspirasievrou!
Die potte prut tydens Homestead Butchery se 2025 Potjiekos Kompetisie
Rising Star: The Rapid Ascent of Kamogelo Malefo in South African Football
Community Unites for Restoration at Tshupane Primary School
Spreading Light and Love: StroomCares’ Christmas Project 2025
Potchefstroom Community Unites at Potjiekos & Beer Mile to Support Amelia Nasorgsentrum
Ons maandelikse gebeurteniskalender hou jou op hoogte van alles wat gebeur
A Spotlight on Cats, Community Effort, and Heartwarming Adoptions
Meet The Creative Force Behind Ashton John’s Art & DesignTechnical High School Klerksdorp
Tony Plotz Wéér Deur SA Rugby Uitgenooi!
A New Tradition Begins at Girls High
Wessie-personeel Vier ’n Fees van Dankbaarheid en Geselligheid
KOSH-Kids Bring Vreugde na Hoffie-Harte
Fochies Junior Atlete Herskryf Geskiedenis!
North West Schools in the 2025 Co‑ed Sports Rankings
The 2019 Isuzu D‑Max 3.0L LX Extra-Cab – Rugged, Reliable & Road-Ready
Suzuki Dzire: Efficiency, Comfort and Everyday Convenience in a Smart Sedan Package
Gemeenskap Stories
Santi Britz is 2025 se Inspirasievrou!
Die werkwoord inspireer word gedefinieer as “om iemand op ‘n positiewe manier te beïnvloed.” As selfstandige naamwoord beteken inspirasie “dit wat begeester”, en wat ‘n treffende, gepaste woord is dit nie om Santi Britz, wat onlangs as Voelgoed Media se Inspirasievrou van die Jaar gekroon is, te beskryf nie.
Santi, ‘n trotse inwoner van Potchefstroom, is op 8 November as Suid-Afrika se Inspirasievrou van 2025 bekroon tydens Voelgoed Media se Inspirasievrou Toekenningsoggend by Monte de Dios Boutique Hotel in Pretoria. Santi was een van tien finaliste en het op die ou end van die dag weggestap met die gesogte titel.
“Ek was regtig oorweldig, dit was vir my ‘n groot eer om genomineer te word”, het sy genoem tydens haar onderhoud met Voelgoed se program, Goeiemôre. Sy noem ook dat ‘n mens nooit dink jou lewensreis ‘n verskil in iemand anders se lewe gaan maak nie, maar talle persone het op sosiale media hul waardering en respek vir Santi uitgedruk - 'n duidelike aanduiding dat haar verhaal báie mense geraak het.
Inspirasievrou fokus op vroue wat omgee, bemagtig en bemoedig. Dit is nie altyd die uiterlike waarna daar gekyk moet word nie, maar eerder na binne.
“Ons lewe in ‘n wêreld van pretensie wat ontsettend [ingestel] is op die uiterlike…en ons moet begin onderskei. Kyk weg van die uiterlike en kyk na die hart. Dis die klein dingetjies wat maak dat ons ‘n verskil kan maak.”
Vir dié wie nie haar roerende storie ken nie, het sy dit in ‘n neutedop probeer vasvang. In 2009 is sy in haar huis verkrag deur ‘n rondloper man. Dit is ook tydens hierdie voorval waar haar man in die hospitaal was, so dit was ‘n vreeslike moeilike tyd in hul lewe. Sy noem dat verkragting ‘n kragtige instrument van mag is, juis omdat dit nie slegs die slagoffer beïnvloed nie, maar ‘n hele familie. Die misdadiger is later gevang en lewenslank gevonnis, maar die emosionele trauma sou vir Santi nog lank gevange hou.
Haar roeping en lewensreis het op ‘n ironiese manier begin. Sy het ‘n oproep vanaf die universiteit ontvang wat haar in kennis gestel het dat daar ‘n verkragting slagoffer is en gevra of sy nie bereid sal wees om te kom help nie. Sy het dadelik teen dié idee geskop met haar eie ervaring nog, ongelukkig, vars in haar geheue. Die Kolonel wat met haar gepraat het, het haar finaal oortuig toe dié vir haar sê “Santi, dit is chaos hier en jý weet hoe sy voel.” Sestien jaar sedert daardie oproep, help sy steeds slagoffers van geweld dwarsoor die land.
Santi is die stigter van iDUC, Initiative for Dedicated Upliftment and Care, 'n nie-winsgewende organisasie in Potchefstroom wat ondersteuning bied aan slagoffers van verkragting en mishandeling. Sy het iDUC gestig om bewusmaking te bevorder en slagoffers te ondersteun. Hulle bied berading, hulpbronne en opvoedkundige programme aan om geweld teen vroue en kinders te bekamp.
Sommige verwys na haar as die go-to persoon in Potchefstroom wanneer dit kom by geslagsgeweld. Met haar sagmoedige hart kan slagoffers makliker oopmaak teenoor Santi en werklik veilig voel. Die hele span by iDUC se doel is om slagoffers te bekragtig en bemoedig terwyl hul hul menswaardigheid terugkry en werklik leer om in oorwinning te leef.
Die inisiatief stop nie slegs by vroue nie. Ongelukkig word daar ‘n bordjie van jongs af om sommige mans se nekke gehang wat hul as geweldadig of ‘n mishandelaar klassifiseer. Dit is waar Santi en die iDUC span intree. Hulle gaan besoek mans in die korporatiewe wêreld en selfs by die myne om met hulle te gesels oor wat húlle kan doen om van daardie etiket ontslae te raak.
Aan die einde van die dag wil Santi die volgende by elke slagoffer agterlaat: "Die persoon het nie jou toekoms gevat nie, daardie oomblik is verby en ons gaan ‘n pad met jou stap. Dit is ‘n moeilike pad, maar jy kan in oorwinning daaruit stap."
Die potte prut tydens Homestead Butchery se 2025 Potjiekos Kompetisie
Ter viering van hul vierde verjaarsdag het Homestead Butchery, nes verlede jaar, ‘n Potjiekos Kompetisie aangebied om die gemeenskap deel te maak van die feesviering!
Die dag het al skuins ná 07h00 begin en teen 15h30 was die stalletjies besig om stadigaan op te pak, met niemand wat gereed was om dié jolige dag te eindig nie. Die bekende, lekker, trots Suid-Afrikaanse reuk van vuur het die lug al vroeg-vroeg gevul en kort voor lank het die eerste reuke uit die potte begin trek. Met ‘n indrukwekkende aantal besighede wat ingeskryf het, was daar tog ‘n mate van erns tydens hierdie prettige dag.
Die seremoniemeester, Kees, het gesorg dat deelnemers sowel as klante die hele dag vermaak word. Lekker saamsing treffers het in die agtergrond gespeel, party spanne het die groen en goud met trots gedra en daar was ‘n algehele gevoel van samehorigheid…en gesonde kompetisie. PD Conradie en Divan Kotze het ook gesorg vir groot vermaak toe hulle in ‘n hoender en alien kostuum onderskeidelik hul verskyning maak en tussen die stalletjies begin deurloop. Hulle het later die dag vir Bokkie ontmoet en daar was selfs resies gehardloop.
Terug by die kompetisie. Nie net moes deelnemers se potjies die beoordelaars beïndruk nie, die bykosse, versierings van die stalletjie en kreet moes ook ‘n blywende indruk laat en het deel gemaak van die totale punte toekenning.
ChatGPT was baie spanne se beste maatjie, veral toe die beoordelaars ‘n kinkel in die kabel gooi en aankondig dat daar ‘n kreet of liedjie gesing moet word. Dit het gesorg vir baie lag tydens beoordeling.
Na ‘n hele dag se vuur stook, potte roer en “nog so bietjie”, was dit eindelik tyd vir die beoordelaars om die spanne te besoek en die kos te proe. Daar was jou tradisionele potte en dan was daar ‘n paar eksotiese disse. Op die ou end van die dag het Kooperasie Kroeg & Kos weggestap met die trofee in die Restaurant afdeling - vir die tweede jaar in ‘n ry! En dit was Flotek wat koning gekraai het in die Besigheid afdeling.
Baie, baie geluk aan dié twee spanne wat die ander gewys het waar Dawid die wortels (en aartappels en uie) begrawe het. Baie dankie vir nog ‘n wonderlike dag van pret, kameraadskap en feesviering, Homestead Butchery! Die Potchefstroom gemeenskap sien uit om nog baie verjaarsdae saam met julle te vier.
Rising Star: The Rapid Ascent of Kamogelo Malefo in South African Football
Kamogelo Malefo is one of South Africa’s most promising young football talents, rising quickly from the Tiki Taka Sports Academy to the Kaizer Chiefs development system. He gained national attention after recording an exceptional 16 goals and 18 assists in only 18 matches - statistics that highlight his creativity, intelligence, and natural attacking instinct.
His impressive performances earned him a place in Kaizer Chiefs’ U19 squad, aligning with the club’s commitment to rebuilding through young, technically gifted players. Coaches praise his blend of flair, discipline, and versatility across attacking positions, seeing him as a potential future first-team contributor.
Malefo has also demonstrated emotional maturity, continuing to train and perform despite the loss of his grandmother in 2025, a figure deeply important in his life. His strong work ethic and resilience set him apart from many players his age.
While still early in his career, Malefo’s talent, attitude, and development environment position him as a young star to watch. If he continues progressing and adapts to the demands of senior football, he could become a notable presence in the PSL and possibly the national team. His story is only beginning, but the trajectory points toward a bright future in South African football.
Community Unites for Restoration at Tshupane Primary School
Ikageng, Potchefstroom is preparing for an inspiring week of community service as volunteers get ready for the Restoration Tshupane Primary School initiative. The event will take place from 24 to 28 November 2025 between 9 AM and 2 PM at 12732 Mogolodi Street, Ikageng Ext. 7. The campaign encourages citizens to “Be the Change” by helping uplift and restore the school.
The promotional image showcases a lively group of young volunteers filled with energy and joy. Equipped with tools such as rakes, spades, gardening equipment and wheelbarrows, they reflect the determination and unity that drive this community project.
The initiative is supported by Retsa Tsela, a youth focused organisation dedicated to social impact and empowerment. Their involvement highlights the importance of collaboration, shared responsibility and positive contribution to local schools.
The restoration week will include gardening, landscaping, repairing and touching up classrooms, general cleaning, improving play areas and creating a brighter learning environment for the learners.
Residents in and around Ikageng are encouraged to participate, donate tools or materials and support the ongoing work. The message is clear. Change begins with each individual choosing to get involved.
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StroomCares
Spreading Light and Love: StroomCares’ Christmas Project 2025
Every December, Potchefstroom’s community spirit shines brighter than any festive light, and this year, StroomCares is once again proving that kindness never goes out of season. The Christmas Project 2025 invites locals to come together and share in the true meaning of giving.
On 24 December 2025, the StroomCares team will visit families in Wards 4, 5, and 15, as well as the Paediatric Ward at Potchefstroom Hospital, delivering Christmas gifts filled with love. It’s a project built on compassion, reminding everyone that even the smallest act of kindness can make someone’s Christmas truly magical.
Donations can be dropped off at any of the following local points during office hours or by appointment:
Heinricha Hodgson Attorneys 140 Peter Mokaba Street📞 061 177 5438 (Mandi – by appointment)
Madra @ Nexor Properties 144 Thabo Mbeki Drive📞 083 825 2752 (Annuscha – by appointment)
Every item, big or small, will go directly to someone who needs it, spreading comfort and joy where it’s needed most.
Potchefstroom Community Unites at Potjiekos & Beer Mile to Support Amelia Nasorgsentrum
The Potchefstroom community came together in an extraordinary display of unity and generosity at the Potjiekos Competition and Beer Mile, hosted by De Leeukuil and Potch Dorp Rugby Club on 1 November. The event blended friendly competition, family fun, and strong community spirit, ultimately resulting in meaningful donations and essential goods for Amelia Nasorgsentrum, a centre dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the town.
The Potch Dorp Rugby Club extended sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the event’s success. A special acknowledgement went to Ferdi Joubert, whose dedication played a significant role in coordinating the Potjiekos and Beer Mile activities.
His commitment, along with the support of his wife and volunteers, helped create a warm and welcoming environment filled with community spirit.
The success of the event came from the combined efforts of everyone present, whether they cooked, donated, danced, cheered, or simply spent the day with loved ones. Every activity contributed to the donations that now help Amelia Nasorgsentrum continue its essential care work.
The Potjiekos Competition and Beer Mile showed once again what makes Potchefstroom special: a willingness to stand together, uplift one another, and support organisations that make a real difference.
The contributions collected during the event will meaningfully assist Amelia Nasorgsentrum in providing food, comfort, and dignity to its residents. This gathering served as a reminder of how powerful community action can be when people unite behind a shared purpose.
Potch se Diere
A Spotlight on Cats, Community Effort, and Heartwarming Adoptions
This week, Paws Haven places a special focus on its feline residents, from strays brought in for safety to foster kittens finding new beginnings. The organisation continues its ongoing mission to reunite lost pets with their families, secure loving forever homes, and engage the Potchefstroom community in meaningful animal welfare support.
Paws Haven and its dedicated foster community celebrated multiple successful cat and kitten adoptions this week. These highlights showcase the impact of patience, care, and compassion.
If you’re looking for a loyal companion or want to help animals in need, visit Paws Haven to meet these amazing dogs and cats. You can also contribute through donations of food, supplies, or financial support.
📞 Contact: 063 181 3524
🌐 Email: info@pawshaven.co.za
Because every wag, purr, and cuddle tells a story of hope, and yours could be the next chapter.
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ORKA Solar
As South Africa continues to explore cleaner, more reliable energy options, one Potchefstroom-based company is making a real impact. Founded in 2009, Orka Solar has become a trusted name in the solar industry, offering practical and affordable energy alternatives for homes, businesses, and farms. You can read all about this local company here: ORKA Solar Profile
Sport & Kultuur
Ashton John’s Private School
Ashton John’s Private School highlights the work of Mr. Zuko Daliburuma, the Visual Arts & Design Educator known for bringing creativity, storytelling, and structure into the classroom. His classroom environment encourages individuality, experimentation, and expressive learning, balanced with calm guidance and structure. Beyond teaching art skills, Mr. Daliburuma serves as a mentor and motivator, playing a key role in shaping the school’s young creatives.
Potchefstroom Gimnasium
Uitnemendheid roep weer en Gimmie-krag antwoord met trots! Potchefstroom Gimnasium is trots om aan te kondig dat Tony Plotz, afrigter van ons eerste rugbyspan se krag en kondisionering, wéér deur SA Rugby uitgenooi is na die o.18 Dogters Elite Player Development Assessment-kamp, wat van 29 November tot 6 Desember in Kaapstad plaasvind.
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
A beautiful new tradition has been born at The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, as the Class of 2025 unveiled the school’s very first Girls High Lock Bridge, a symbol of unity, memory and the enduring bond shared by every learner who walks through its gates.
Hoërskool Wesvalia
Die klokkies lui, die musiek speel, en die glimlagte was volop, want ons Wessie-personeel het hul 2025-afsluiting in ware feestyd-styl gevier! Dit was ’n geleentheid vol Kersfees-gees, dans, lag en samesyn - die perfekte manier om ’n jaar van harde werk en toewyding af te sluit.
Laerskool La Hoff
Die afgelope naweek het die KOSH-Kids weer hul magic gewys, en wat ’n verskil dit gemaak het! Met ’n hart vir kinders en ’n passie vir gee, het hierdie wonderlike inisiatief talle kinderharte warm en gelukkig gemaak.
Hoërskool Fochville
Twee van Hoërskool Fochville se jong ster-atlete, Lulaje Viljoen en Juandre Greeff, het die atletiekwêreld behoorlik laat regop sit met hul uitsonderlike prestasies. Albei het SAQ-kwalifiserende tye behaal vir 2026,’n mylpaal wat selfs meer indrukwekkend is as mens hul ouderdom in ag neem: net 15 jaar oud!
Skool Stories
The Co‑ed Rankings by SA School Sports combine both boys’ and girls’ sports results across key codes (Rugby, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Water Polo, Netball, Athletics) to recognise schools that excel across the board.
From the published rankings, these schools from the North West Province are featured:
Potchefstroom Gimnasium - Ranked at 76.061 average BPTS for Boys’ Sports in 2025.
Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom - Known for strong athletics, cricket and rugby programmes in the region.
Wesvalia High School - Appears in the national boys’ list with an average 52.146 BPTS.
Schools in the North West are gaining recognition not only for strength in one sport but for holistic sporting programmes involving both boys and girls. Inclusion of athletics in 2025 helped levels the playing field for schools with strong track & field programmes.
For parents and students in the North West, these rankings provide insight into which schools have robust, all‑around sports cultures. While the ranking list is national and dominated by schools from larger metropolitan areas, the North West does have representative schools making strong inroads. Schools like Potchefstroom Gimnasium and Wesvalia are showing that they can compete and be recognised beyond just regional sport.
If you’re exploring schools in the North West and sports excellence is a consideration, these rankings are a valuable reference point.
Follow the link to see all the schools:
Kar Stories
Hard-Working but Honest: A Closer Look at the 2019 Mahindra Pik Up 2.2 mHawk S4 Single Cab
The 2019 Mahindra Pik Up 2.2 mHawk S4 Single Cab is a rugged, no-frills work bakkie designed with practicality in mind. Built around a durable 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 103 kW and 320 Nm, it delivers dependable torque, solid fuel efficiency (7.7–7.9 L/100 km), and an 80 L tank that allows for a long theoretical range of roughly 1,000 km - ideal for long work routes or rural use.
The model listed by Auto Trade in Klerksdorp shows 149,900 km on the clock and comes with a partial service history. It is equipped with useful extras suited to daily work demands, including side steps, a rubberised load bed, tow bar, seat covers, and an aftermarket radio with USB/AUX. Standard features include air-conditioning, power steering, ABS, dual airbags, and traction control, but overall tech and comfort levels remain minimal, as expected from the S4 base model.
With a payload capacity of about 1,195 kg and a braked towing capacity of up to 2,500 kg, the Pik Up is well suited for contractors, farmers, and small business owners needing a reliable, budget-friendly workhorse. Given the mileage, buyers should pay close attention to the service record, engine and drivetrain wear, suspension components, tyres, and the condition of the load bed and tow bar.
Overall, this listing presents honest, functional value for those prioritising durability and work capability over luxury. It’s a strong fit for practical, task-focused buyers, though lifestyle users may find its basic cabin and limited tech too modest for everyday comfort.
For more information, contact:
📞 061 508 1362
📍 30 Joe Slovo Rd, Freemanville, Klerksdorp
Business Card: //www.thegotoguy.co.za/business-card/auto-trade
The Suzuki Dzire is one of South Africa’s most popular compact sedans, known for its comfort, excellent fuel efficiency, and reliable everyday performance.
Its modern exterior design, supported by Suzuki’s lightweight Heartect platform, offers stability and improved handling. Inside, the Dzire provides a spacious, practical cabin with generous rear legroom and a large 378-litre boot, making it suitable for families, commuters, and ride-sharing.
Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine (61 kW, 113 Nm), the Dzire delivers smooth, economical driving with low running costs and a choice of manual or AMT transmissions. Safety features typically include ABS with EBD, up to six airbags, ESP on newer models, ISOFIX points, and rear parking sensors.
Convenience technologies such as keyless entry, touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth, electric windows, and climate control enhance day-to-day usability. With low maintenance costs, strong resale value, and a service plan, the Dzire remains a dependable, value-driven option for South African motorists seeking an efficient and practical small sedan.
For more information, contact:
📞 018 005 5735
📍 27 Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom
Business Card: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/potchefstroom/penta-suzuki
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
Vakansie-kuns in Potch: Kuns en Klets
Datum: 27 November - 11 Desember
Kontak Anrie: 082-774-2246
Kuns en Klets Klasse bied vakansie-kunsklasse aan vir kinders, mammas en dogters saam, én ook ’n ladies-only aand. Dis alles lekker hands-on kuns met materiaal ingesluit, sonder dat iemand eers hoef te worry oor verf op jou sitkamerbank.
Date: 8 - 11 December
Time: From 18:00
Venue: Hartspad Adventure Trails
Tickets: Online only
Adults: R60 per person
Children (7–13): R40
Pensioners: R40
WoudWandel is dusting off the fairy lights again for December 2025, and this year the organisers have decided that one size definitely does not fit all. Instead, they’re offering three different ways to wander the woods, each with its own flavour, focus and crowd.
Take a look at the entire edition by downloading it below. Until next month - the last one for the year!
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