With the festive season fast approaching, the Vat Verniet Tafel is intensifying its efforts to create special moments for families in need. The current focus is on assembling comprehensive food hampers for parents and individual joy packages for children. The team emphasises that continued community support is crucial to making this day truly special. Immediate Needs: Items for Family Hampers The organisation is specifically calling for donations of essential goods to fill th

The Potchefstroom Fire Protection Association had embarked on a major 800-hectare block burn project, a meticulously planned two-week operation aimed at clearing old grass and preparing fire breaks. Image: Trauma First Responder Chaplaincy The Unexpected Turn On October 7, 2025, what began as a routine day of burning and fire break preparation took a sudden, dangerous turn. As the day progressed, unexpected high winds whipped up, causing a section of the prepared fire break t

The City of Matlosana  has officially initiated a monumental economic and energy transformation, announcing billions of rands in renewable energy investments set to establish it as a premier clean energy hub  in the North West Province. Following a comprehensive press conference hosted by the Local Economic Development (LED) Directorate, the municipality confirmed that construction on large-scale solar projects, marking the city's most substantial investment wave in over a de

Stakeholders, community members, and supporters from across Potchefstroom gathered this week in a powerful show of unity to honour the life of 17-year-old Kelebogile Matlasenyane and other victims of gender-based violence. The gathering formed part of a broader restorative justice initiative aimed at supporting affected families while reinforcing the community’s shared commitment to combating violence against women and children. Community Gathering Focused on Healing and Soli

Die Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom (Potch Girls High) vier die uitstaande akademiese prestasie van twaalf van haar leerders, wat gekies is om deel te neem aan die gesogte Akademiese Toer na Dubai  gedurende die Desembervakansie. Image: Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom Hierdie opvoedkundige reis is 'n beloning vir hul harde werk en 'n geleentheid om internasionale blootstelling te kry wat hul leerervaring aansienlik sal verryk. Die Akademiese Ambasadeurs Die skool is t

Parents looking for something to keep grade 4 to 7 kids busy in the December holidays might want to pencil in a few mornings at Romy’s Habby and Crafter Soul Studio. The studio is running a December Holiday Program packed with hands on craft sessions that cost less than the price of a movie and snacks. The bonus is that the kids go home with something they actually made, not just a popcorn bucket and a vague memory of explosions. Sessions run from 10 to 12 and are suitable fo

Parents who are hearing the dreaded “I’m bored” on loop, and teenagers who have already scrolled through the entire internet twice, might want to take note. Romy’s Habby & Crafter Soul Studio is running a December holiday programme for teenagers, with hands on arts and crafts sessions most weekdays in the run up to Christmas. It’s informal, practical and aimed at keeping creative hands busy at a time of year when screens usually win by default. Pre bookings are required, so n

The Go-To Guy Potchefstroom’s StroomCares initiative, dedicated to being "Potchefstroom's Giving Stream," today highlights a local family facing an urgent race against the clock. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations After a relentless year of unforeseen crises, this family of six finds themselves in a desperate situation, needing immediate community support to secure a roof over their heads and vital transport in less than ten days. Their story is a powerful reminder of why, in Po

Potchefstroom’s book lovers have one last date with quiet this year. The Silent Book Club is back for its final meet-up of 2025, and this time it comes with a festive tilt and a very low-pressure vibe. There’s no website to bookmark, no ticket link to panic-buy from, and no pricing to calculate. The only digital trail is on Facebook, for anyone who likes to double-check plans before leaving the house. When and where to pitch up The year-end session happens on 6 December 2025

Vir die Graad 7-leerders van Ashton John’s Private School was vandag 'n dag vol betekenis. Hulle het hul laaste eksamenvraestel geskryf, wat terselfdertyd hul laaste amptelike dag as Graad 7's en die einde van hul laerskoolhoofstuk gemerk het. Image: Ashton John’s Private School Hierdie oorgangstydperk is 'n unieke mengsel van nostalgie en opwinding, en die leerders het die geleentheid gevier deur trots hul Seniors-broeke  aan te trek - ’n simbool van hul status en gereedheid

Die merksentrum wat by Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma bedryf word, het 'n inspirerende besoek van die hoogste vlak ontvang. Die Direkteur-Generaal van Onderwys, mnr. Mweli, het onlangs 'n besoek aan die sentrum gebring, wat 'n diepgaande impak op die personeel gemaak het. Image:  Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Die besoek het die opvoeders wat betrokke is by die kritieke proses van eksamenmerking gevul met 'n nuwe sin van trots, doelgerigtheid en motivering. Opvoeders: Die Land se Kos

Die drome van een van Curro Klerksdorp se leerders, Jennifer, het pas ’n reuse stap nader aan die vriespunt beweeg! Ná ’n uiters strawwe keuringsproses uit duisende aansoeke wêreldwyd, is Jennifer gekies vir die Top 10-groep van studente wat meeding om ’n plek op ’n lewensveranderende ekspedisie na Antarktika saam met die bekende avonturier, Riaan Manser. Image:  Curro Klerksdorp Die skool is oorstelp van trots oor Jennifer se prestasie. Om van duisende drome tot die Top 10 t

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom het verlede week 'n trotse oomblik beleef toe die skoolhoof, mnr. PW van Aswegen, die instelling verteenwoordig het by die bekendstelling van Solidariteit SOS se spesiale gedenkboek. Hierdie gedenkboek is opgestel ter viering van Afrikaanse skole wat die merkwaardige mylpaal van 100 jaar en ouer bereik het. Image: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Die geleentheid, wat ’n eeu van Afrikaanse onderwys in Suid-Afrika vier, het skole van regoor die land bym

Christmas lunch is one of those traditions everyone loves right up until it’s their turn to cook. This year Die Pienk Huis in Potchefstroom is offering Christmas takeaways on 24 December 2025, aimed at people who would rather spend the day arguing about who hid the brandy than peeling potatoes. There’s no website and no ticket link to fuss with. Orders are handled the old-fashioned way through their Facebook page or directly with the team. If anyone needs to double-check deta

Potchefstroom High School for Boys (PHSB) is ecstatic about the latest provincial selection news. We proudly celebrate the outstanding achievement of Bokang Ramatsa, who has recently been chosen for the prestigious North West U/17 Urban Cricket Team! Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys This selection is the culmination of years of intensive training, determination, and an unwavering passion for the game. It places Bokang among the elite young cricket players in the prov

Potchefstroom se pannekoek-liefhebbers kan hul kalenders regmerk vir Vrydag 5 Desember 2025. NG Welsyn hou daardie dag ’n pannekoek verkoping om fondse in te samel vir Potch NG Welsyn se werk in die gemeenskap. Dis een van daardie events waar jou laat-ontbyt sommer ook jou gewete bietjie ligter maak. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Die pannekoek story speel af by 108 Kampstraat, Potchefstroom, by NG Suiderkruis. Dinge skop af om 10:00 en hou aan tot uitverkoop. Met ander woorde,

Large parts of Potchefstroom are currently experiencing a power outage, with the municipal electricity department confirming that efforts to restore supply are temporarily stalled due to severe weather conditions. 🛑 Restoration Efforts Delayed by Severe Weather The power outage was reported to municipal electricians around 14:30. While the fault has been identified and the department is aware of the situation, the ongoing storm has made working conditions unsafe for maintena

Petit Artiste is hosting a Paint and Sip Day on Saturday, 13 December 2025. The session runs from 10:00 to 13:00 at Dorps Padstal, 19 Water St, Parys. The plan for the morning It’s a three-hour, step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist. Everyone gets the full kit. All art supplies are included, so nobody has to arrive clutching a leaky paint box from 2009. On arrival, guests are welcomed with complimentary coffee, tea or juice. While painting, there’s also a gla

Potchefstroom High School for Boys (PHSB) recently hosted its annual Sponsors' Thanksgiving Dinner, a special and meaningful evening dedicated to expressing profound gratitude to the businesses and community partners who have generously supported the school and its learners throughout the academic year. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys The dinner, held in an atmosphere of mutual appreciation and strong community spirit, was specifically aimed at highlighting the crit

Die skooljaar is besig om ten einde te loop, maar by Laerskool M.L. Fick is die fokus reeds op 'n georganiseerde en stresvrye aanvang van 2026. Ouers van M.L. Fick-leerders word hiermee dringend versoek om kennis te neem dat alle skryfbehoefte pakkette en individuele benodighede vir die 2026 skooljaar nou reeds by die gerieflike Fickie Winkel beskikbaar is. Image: Laerskool M.L. Fick Waarom Vroegtydige Aankope Krities is Die tydperk voor die aanvang van 'n nuwe skooljaar word