Weekly Pulse: New Ventures, Service Updates & Township Talent
- Karen Scheepers
- Jul 18
- 5 min read
Edition 18 July 2025
From cutting-edge delivery apps and new forensic services to spirited township tournaments and crucial municipal notices, this week’s Pulse paints a full picture of life across North-West. Dive into four editions, National, Potch Gazette, Klerksdorp Gazette and Ikageng Gazette, for the stories that matter right now.
National
This week’s national round-up charts the launch of Go-To Guy Klerksdorp, the rapid rise of Checkers Sixty60 and NWU’s child-forensic milestone.
Go-To Guy Klerksdorp Launches
The Go-To Guy brand expands eastward with a dedicated Klerksdorp page that promises hyper-local news, small-business listings and community announcements. The Facebook-centred hub aims to knit newcomers, long-time residents and merchants into one digital meeting place, making it easier to find events, services and civic updates at a glance.
Checkers Sixty60’s On-Demand Revolution
What began as a pandemic experiment has turned grocery delivery into a lifestyle: teal motorbikes now weave through suburbs daily, dropping essentials within an hour. The piece traces how Checkers refined logistics, leveraged data and reshaped shopper habits, setting a high bar that rivals and independent stores are scrambling to match.
NWU Opens Family & Child Forensic Unit
North-West University’s new FCFU combines courtroom-standard forensic assessments with trauma-informed therapy, filling a critical protection gap for abused or at-risk children. Led by Prof Cornelia Wessels, the multidisciplinary centre partners with justice officials to ensure evidence stands up in court while safeguarding young clients’ mental health.
Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/the-gazette
Potch Gazette
Potchefstroom buzzes with farmer-funding roadshows, junior sports triumphs, steady municipal service-delivery gains, a campus fire-safety drill, and a deep dive into modern elder-care at Saddlebrook Estate.
News
Weekly Diary (Weeks 27–28).
A fortnight roundup celebrates winter street-dance showdowns, school collaborations and unsung local heroes who brightened Potch and Ikageng. The diary format stitches these colourful vignettes into one warm reminder of community resilience during the cold months.
Blended Finance & Agro-Energy Roadshow.
Provincial and national agriculture departments unpacked two funding schemes meant to bankroll emerging farmers and renewable-energy upgrades. Farmers left with clear eligibility checklists and direct contacts, positioning them to unlock capital for everything from irrigation to solar pumps.
Sports
PSA Nationals Juniors
Junior cueists from all nine provinces converge on Potchefstroom’s Nelson Mandela Banquet Hall, battling for U14, U18 and U23 titles. Opening speeches stressed sportsmanship and inclusivity, while early rounds showcased rising stars with break shots beyond their years.
Potch Track Club mid-July recap
The club tallies personal-best times on European tracks and podium finishes on African road races, underscoring its talent pipeline from juniors to seniors. Coaches credit disciplined periodisation and peer mentorship for the squad’s broad-based success.
Junior Klubseisoen
As primary-school leagues wrap up, Potch Dorp Rugby invites youngsters to extend their season in a community-focused junior club programme. Parents are urged to register early for age-group teams that balance fun, skill development and inclusive participation.
Council
JB Marks Service Delivery Update (16 July).
Municipal crews report progress resurfacing Forsman Street near the hospital, stabilising water-reservoir levels, rolling out electrification projects and maintaining waste-collection schedules. Officials acknowledge backlogs but point to visible momentum across core services.
Community
YARD Farmers Day, Ventersdorp
Young agripreneurs networked at Matsapola Farm where experts from the National Fresh Produce Market shared market-access strategies and climate-smart techniques. The event underlined agriculture’s career potential for rural youth and urged them to tap state support.
Saddlebrook Retirement Estate deep dive
Opened in 2019, Saddlebrook blends independent living with 24/7 nursing and on-site frail-care, positioning itself as a modern, holistic elder-care model. Residents enjoy landscaped gardens, rehab facilities and social clubs that aim to keep seniors healthy and connected.
Safety
NWU Emergency Services fire-prevention drill (15 July)
Emergency Services will stage controlled burns and equipment checks at Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds, 16:00–20:00, to validate campus fire-readiness. The public is advised to heed signage and expect smoke plumes as part of the exercise.
Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/potch-gazette
Klerksdorp Gazette
Klerksdorp headlines balance essential water-maintenance alerts and civic appointments with a BAS service-drive, international gymnastics glory, and a snapshot of Life Anncron’s private healthcare offering.
Sports
Gymnasts shine in Malta
Athletes from Klerksdorp School of Gymnastics return with an international medal haul, reinforcing the club’s reputation for disciplined coaching and technical excellence. Beyond podiums, the trip offered cultural exchange that broadened young competitors’ horizons.
Council
Khuma water-supply maintenance (15 July)
Essential pipework will cut or reduce water to Khuma’s Extensions 3, 6, 8–11 from 08:00–18:00. Residents are urged to store water and check municipal channels for updates on restoration.
New councillor sworn in
The new councillor takes her oath at Klerksdorp Magistrate Court, pledging to advance service delivery and community outreach. Her appointment fills a vacant seat, potentially shifting committee dynamics in the Matlosana Council.
BAS awareness drive
Speaker Cllr Stella Mondlane-Ngwenya teams with Home Affairs to demonstrate BAS kiosks and mobile units across wards, aiming to cut long queues by encouraging residents to pre-book visits online or via phone.
Municipal notices (16–17 July)
The City of Matlosana alerts citizens to scheduled electrical maintenance, refuse-collection changes and a public-health pest-control sweep. Bulletins stress the city’s commitment to proactive communication.
Community
YARD Farmers Day feature
Matlosana’s National Fresh Produce Market highlights its role in nurturing youth agribusiness at the Ventersdorp event, sharing mentorship pathways and buyer-contact leads.
Life Anncron Hospital profile
Boasting advanced theatres, a 24-hour emergency wing and specialist clinics, Life Anncron positions itself as the region’s go-to private care centre. The article maps its service range and convenient R30/N12 access for surrounding towns.
Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/klerksdorp-gazette
Ikageng Gazette
Ikageng celebrates township football, pool and street-dance showpieces while rallying residents for annual-report consultations, ward meetings, and Mandela Day community-service initiatives.
Sports
Ekasi Winter Tournament (19–20 July)
Ten township teams vie for cash prizes and bragging rights at Ikageng Stadium, promising two days of high-energy fixtures that showcase grassroots talent.
Mogodu Monday Pool
Club CSA spices up Monday nights with free-entry pool showdowns and a R500 purse, fostering camaraderie among cue-sport enthusiasts and turning the CSA Showground into a weekly social hotspot.
Tiki Taka vs Owesam United friendlies (19 July)
Age-group squads from U11 to U19 test their mettle in a cross-regional football exchange, giving youngsters invaluable match experience and networking between academies.
Council
JB Marks Annual Report consultations
MPAC invites residents to scrutinise the 2023/24 municipal report in two mid-July sessions, framing transparency and citizen feedback as pillars of accountable governance.
Ward 01 public meeting (16 July).
Councillor R.D. Maloganye convenes residents at Extension 6’s four-way stop to discuss site plans, timelines and safety benefits of the forthcoming police station.
Community
Winter War Street-Dance Finals
Crews ignite the Ikageng basketball court with intricate choreography and crowd-pleasing battles, cementing the tournament’s status as a launchpad for township dance culture.
ANC Ward 26 foundation course (16 July)
The O.R. Tambo Hall workshop equips party members with organisational principles, aiming to revitalise grassroots structures and community engagement.
Municipal Mandela Day (18 July)
Under the theme “It’s still in our hands,” JB Marks Transversal Services mobilises volunteers for clean-ups and social-service projects, echoing Nelson Mandela’s call for active citizenship.
Financial Management Mandela Day (18 July)
The municipal finance department spends its 67 minutes at Toddler Town Day Care, donating supplies and sprucing up play areas to honour Madiba’s legacy of compassion.
Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/ikageng-gazette
That wraps this edition of Weekly Pulse, your concise window on the people, policies and passions driving our region. Keep sharing tips, events and victories, and check back next Friday for fresh national stories, local council moves and community triumphs. Until then, stay informed, stay involved, and stay warm!
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