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Time Travel in Potch: Discovering Potchefstroom’s Rich History Through Its Museums
🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️ Potchefstroom, affectionately known as Potch , is far more than a university town. Nestled in the North...

Yolandi Botes
57 minutes ago2 min read
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Potchefstroom Moms’ Guide to a Toddler-Friendly Self-Catering Holiday
Planning a Week-Long Getaway with Little Ones (Without Losing Your Mind!). School holidays are around the corner, and you’re a...

Charlene Bekker
1 day ago21 min read
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Inside NWU Residences: Weekly Look at Student Living and Residence Life
This week’s spotlight: Purpose-driven spaces for athletes and women’s development at NWU Potchefstroom At the heart of North-West...

Karen Scheepers
6 days ago5 min read
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Balancing Academics and Athletics: A Closer Look at Soetdorings Residence
Soetdorings is one of the residences at NWU Potchefstroom that has, over the past five years, integrated rugby athletes into the broader...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 124 min read
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Invictus Residence: A New Chapter in NWU’s Support for High-Performance Athletes
In February 2025, NWU Potchefstroom formally unveiled Invictus Residence, a purpose-built home for high-performance student-athletes....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 124 min read
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Siya Kolisi Residence (Dennedorp) – A Focused Environment for NWU Rugby Players
In February 2025, the residence formerly known as Dennedorp was officially renamed Siya Kolisi Residence. This change reflects an ongoing...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 114 min read
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Kasteel Dameskoshuis: 'n Tuiste van Waardes en Ondersteuning
Kasteel Dameskoshuis op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Potchefstroomkampus bied ’n unieke en ondersteunende omgewing waar dames nie...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 113 min read
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NWU Oosterhof Women’s Residence
Situated on the eastern side of the NWU Potchefstroom Campus, Oosterhof Women’s Residence accommodates 131 students pursuing studies in...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 102 min read
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NWU Dinki Female’s Day Residence
Although Dinki is a day residence for women living in private accommodation, the vibrant Dinki Clubhouse is the heart of its community....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 103 min read
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Inside NWU Residences: Weekly Look at Student Living and Residence Life
As mid-year approaches on the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus, the role of student residences continues to be a defining...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 54 min read
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Wat Maak Klawerhof Dameskoshuis Uniek
Klawerhof spog met ruim kamers wat aan inwoners privaatheid en gerief bied, iets wat ’n uitsonderlike voordeel is in ’n besige...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 52 min read
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NWU Oppirif Senior Residence
Located on the NWU Potchefstroom campus, Oppirif Senior Residence offers a practical housing solution for postgraduate and senior...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 42 min read
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Huis Republiek: Wat Maak Hul Uniek?
Huis Republiek se embleem, die Toeternoelie, is ’n vryheidsvoël wat diversiteit en uniekheid simboliseer. Dit beklemtoon hoe elke inwoner...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 42 min read
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Minjonet – Waar Groei en Waardes Hand aan Hand Gaan
Minjonet-dameskoshuis, gestig op 11 September 2001, is meer as net ʼn plek om te bly, dit is ʼn gemeenskap wat trots staan op sy waardes,...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 42 min read
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NWU Villagers Men’s Residence
Established in 1978, Villagers Men’s Residence holds the distinction of being the oldest town residence on NWU’s Potchefstroom campus....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 42 min read
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Fishing Spots in Potchefstroom for Angling Enthusiasts
Potchefstroom, with its serene riverside locales and nearby dams, offers plenty of opportunities for fishing lovers to cast a line and...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 39 min read
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Sunny Side River Lodge: A Riverside Retreat
Just a short drive from Potchefstroom lies a hidden gem for nature lovers and weekend adventurers alike. Sunny Side River Lodge offers a...

Charlene Bekker
May 309 min read
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Inside NWU Residences: Weekly Look at Student Living and Residence Life
As the 2025 academic year continues, life at North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus is defined not only by lectures and late-night...

Karen Scheepers
May 304 min read
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NWU Veritas Men’s Residence
Known for fostering pride, passion, and an unbreakable brotherhood, Veritas shapes its residents into leaders who excel academically,...

Karen Scheepers
May 302 min read
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Karlien Dameskoshuis
Karlien Dameskoshuis, een van die oudste koshuise op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Potchefstroomkampus, het sedert 1968 ’n integrale...

Karen Scheepers
May 303 min read
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