The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary – Week 17: From Clean Parks to Clean Carpets, and Everything in Between

Week 17 brought a bit of everything ,inspiring community action, Olympic legends, naughty parrots, and big milestones for The Go-To Guy platform. Let’s take a look at everything we’ve been up to this past week in and around Potchefstroom.

StroomStories – Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

22 April – Cleaning Up One Park at a Time

We sat down with Peter Sebati, a volunteer who took it upon himself to clean up a neglected park. Without even realising it, he motivated others in the community to join him. This is the kind of energy that reminds us how one person can truly make a difference.

23 April – Spiritual Talk Ep. 29 with Bennie Jonker

In this week's Spiritual Talk, Pieter Conradie explored the concept of living as a “living sacrifice” with Bennie Jonker. It’s a meaningful and thought-provoking episode that left us all reflecting a little deeper.

24 April – Behind the Scenes with the CPF

What does the Community Policing Forum (CPF) really do, and why should you care? We spoke to the chair and vice-chair to unpack the impact of CPF in Potchefstroom. From community meetings to SAPS partnerships – this is local safety in action.

Community Corner

Koos the Parrot – Still the King of the Castle

For those of you keeping tabs on Koos the Grey Parrot , he’s doing great! He now roams the house, chews on “Pa Marius’s” Crocs, and even has some new feathered friends. A video update is on the way, but Koos is definitely still ruling the roost.

SportStroom – Legends Among Us

23 April – Shaun Bownes Shares His Story

In this week’s SportStroom, we chatted with Shaun Bownes, one of South Africa’s all-time great hurdlers. From the Olympics to African records, Shaun’s dedication continues to inspire young athletes across the country.

Dream Team 2 – In the Field with Local Promotions

23 April – Big Win Potential at Build It

The Build It Potchefstroom competition has kicked off! Spend R500 or more in-store, enter the draw, and stand a chance to win one of seven Hyundai H100 bakkies or one of 360 grocery hampers valued at R1,000 each. Entries close 10 May.

23 April – Garden Chairs with a Difference

We showcased Flo-Tek’s durable PVC garden chairs ,stylish, practical, and just R557 per chair. Available at their shop in Potch Industria, they’re perfect for indoors or outdoors, summer or winter. 25 April – Pick n Pay Canal Crossing

We captured some highlights at Pick n Pay Canal Crossing, where the Trolley Dash competition is in full swing! Spend R250 or more, write your name and contact details on your till slip, drop it in the competition box – and every week, one lucky shopper wins.

Welcome to the Family: Imperial Specialist Cleaning Services

This week, we proudly welcomed Imperial Specialist Cleaning Services to the TGTG platform. They specialise in residential and commercial cleaning for windows, solar panels, and carpets. We’re excited to help boost their visibility across Potchefstroom.

Image : The Go-To Guy Creations

What’s New at The Go-To Guy?

We’ve had some big internal milestones this week too. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening behind the scenes:

We’re Now Verified for Political Advertising

Yes, it’s official – The Go-To Guy is now verified and authorised by Facebook to run political advertising campaigns. This gives us a new way to help candidates and community leaders engage with voters in a transparent and responsible way.

Mother’s Day Twist Competition Now Live

We’ve just launched our Mother’s Day Twist Competition. Want in? Head over to our Facebook page to see how you can get involved and possibly spoil a special mom.

The Potch Gazette is Moving

We’ve officially started migrating The Potch Gazette to a new platform. With over 30,000 local stories and snippets already shared, this is no small move, but it’s going to make the reader experience even better.

TGTG in Numbers

We also kicked off a new segment called “The Go-To Guy in Numbers” where we share real stats with advertisers – giving them a clear picture of the visibility and reach they get with us. Yes, we’re “bragging” a little, but hey, it’s worth it.

App Coming Soon

We’ve entered the final development phase of our brand-new Apple and Android app. It’s been a long time in the making and we can’t wait to launch it publicly in the coming weeks. Watch this space.

BizRoom Teaser Has Begun

Lastly, we’ve started teasing our new BizRoom project , a unique business space for local owners to network and grow together. More info will be revealed over the next few weeks, but let’s just say… it’s going to change the way Potch does business.

And a Kind-Hearted Bonus...

With all the public holidays, long weekends, and calendar chaos, our boss Jan gave us a surprise gift – Friday the 2nd of May off. A small gesture that made a big difference to the whole team. Thanks, Jan.

That’s a wrap for Week 17.

A week filled with community stories, business wins, and a few exciting firsts for our platform. As always, thanks for being part of our journey. We’ll catch you next week with more stories, updates, and friendly faces from around Potchefstroom.

– The Go-To Guy Team