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AfriForum’s Role in Potchefstroom: A Closer Look at Local Community Projects
As service delivery challenges persist in many parts of South Africa, various civil society organisations have stepped in to support...

Karen Scheepers
May 275 min read
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Potchefstroom Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes: ’n Oase van Versorging, Menswaardigheid en Gemeenskap
In die hartjie van Potchefstroom, aan Chris Hani-rylaan 90, lê ’n plek wat nie altyd voorbladnuus haal nie, maar elke dag ’n diep en...

Karen Scheepers
May 233 min read
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Promosa Young Stars FC Requests Community Support for Tournament Meals
The Promosa Young Stars Football Club is preparing to participate in a local soccer tournament taking place on Saturday, 25 May 2025, and...

Karen Scheepers
May 221 min read
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Reporting a Crime : 10 Steps to Do It Safely and Responsibly
Crime remains a serious concern, with high rates of theft, assault, and other violent crimes affecting communities nationwide. For...

Karen Scheepers
May 204 min read
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Gemeenskap gevra om hande te vat ná verwoestende huisbrand in Baillie Park
Potchefstroom, 13 Mei 2025 (19:55) , ’n Huis in Gabrustraat, Baillie Park, is heeltemal verwoes toe vlamme binne minute deur die gesin...

Karen Scheepers
May 142 min read
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Community Rallies Behind PAWS Potchefstroom with Donations and Support
April 2025 saw a wave of generosity from the Potchefstroom community, all in aid of the animals at PAWS (Potch Animal Welfare Society)....

Amanda Bekker
May 82 min read
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Bravery in Red and Blue: Potch Salutes Its Firefighting Heroes on International Firefighters’ Day
Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Each year on the first Sunday in May, the world unites...

Karen Scheepers
May 29 min read
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Ta Lokii - From Potchefstroom to the Amapiano Spotlight
Amapiano is more than just a beat; it’s a story, a feeling, and a movement , and one of Potchefstroom’s rising stars, Ta Lokii , is...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 293 min read
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Ikageng Community Policing Forum (CPF)
Ikageng, a large township adjacent to Potchefstroom, has its own Community Policing Forum that operates in tandem with the local Ikageng...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 288 min read
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Project Play, Learn, Prosper - Olive
When Life Touches You The Go-To Guy today got woken to something that before did not cross our minds, this through an outreach for a...

The Guy
Apr 253 min read
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Supporting Ronaldo de Lima’s Rugby and Academic Journey
🇿🇦🏉 🇿🇦🏉 🇿🇦🏉 🇿🇦🏉 🇿🇦🏉 A young rugby player from Potchefstroom, Ronaldo de Lima, has been accepted into two specialised...

Yolandi Botes
Apr 242 min read
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Stroom Stories: One Man’s Rake Sparks a Movement in Potchefstroom
How Peter Sebati turned a neglected park into a symbol of revival and how his ministry is bringing new life to more than just the...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 234 min read
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Potchefstroom Community Policing Forum (CPF)
History and Timeline Potchefstroom’s Community Policing Forum (CPF) was established in the mid-1990s as part of the South African Police...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 227 min read
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SportStroom Episode 20: Yolindi Botes – A Rising Hockey Star with a Big Dream
In Episode 20 of SportStroom ,Drikus introduces viewers to Yolindi Botes, a 15-year-old Grade 10 learner from Hoër Volkskool...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 203 min read
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SportStroom: Friends of Ferdies: Investing in Pupils, Building a Stronger School Community
In episode 21 of SportStroom, host Drikus sits down with Charles and Stefan to dive into the story of Friends of Ferdies , a...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 203 min read
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Donation Drive Brings Big Smiles at PAWS – March 2025
Community Support Rolls In The tail-wagging excitement at PAWS this March was hard to miss. Thanks to generous hearts and busy hands, the...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 203 min read
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Keeping Your Pet Healthy: Regular Check-ups Matter
When it comes to looking after pets, a little effort goes a long way. The Potchefstroom Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is urging pet...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 202 min read
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PAWS: Meet Layla- Tiekie and Doepie – In Need of a Home
Finding a new best friend isn't about scrolling through fancy breeders or browsing pet stores. Sometimes, the perfect companion is...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 202 min read
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PAWS Animal Shelter Now Sells Pet Food — And It’s a Win-Win
Animal lovers, take note—PAWS Animal Shelter has added a new offering to its mission: selling quality pet food to the public. Not only...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 191 min read
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Gemeenskap en besighede reik uit na bejaardes by Immergroen en Harmonie
Inwoners van die Immergroen en Harmonie aftree-oord in Potchefstroom het onlangs broodnodige hulp ontvang nadat dit bekend geword het dat...

Karen Scheepers
Apr 194 min read
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