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Youth Explore Future Careers at Potchefstroom Creative and Cultural Industries Expo
Hands-On Exposure to Arts, Heritage, Innovation, and Publishing at 4 Artillery Regiment On 15 June 2025 , the Creative and Cultural...

Karen Scheepers
3 days ago3 min read
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Youth Day 2025 Commemorated in Potchefstroom with Infrastructure Handover, Cultural Performances, and Civic Expression
Youth Day 2025 was commemorated in Potchefstroom on Monday, 16 June, with a series of high-profile engagements, including the official...

Karen Scheepers
3 days ago3 min read
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Potch Weekly Pulse: Embracing Community Resilience and Celebration: From Superstitions to Airshow Thrills
This week’s edition of the Potchefstroom Weekly Update takes us on a journey through myth-busting, high-flying spectacles, civic...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 1310 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
Jun 135 min read
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NWU FAST Initiative: Empowering Potchefstroom Educators with Life-Saving Skills
An inspiring community engagement project is making waves: the NWU School of Nursing’s First Aid for School Teachers (FAST) initiative....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 134 min read
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Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa Lead Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Potchefstroom Ahead of Youth Day Long Weekend
Potchefstroom, 13 June 2025. In advance of the Youth Day long weekend, the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister of...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 133 min read
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Bringing Sweet Nostalgia to Life – The Homemade Magic of Le Floss Candy Floss
In a world saturated with high-tech entertainment and fast-moving trends, there’s something timelessly comforting about the simple joy of...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 124 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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Friday the 13th: Unraveling the Myth of the Unluckiest Day
Friday the 13th has earned a reputation as a day of dread, even earning the title of “the most feared date in history” by some experts...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 128 min read
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Water Tanker Plan in Progress for Potchefstroom – 12 June 2025
This morning, JB Marks Municipality has begun coordinating a water delivery plan in response to continued service disruptions affecting...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 121 min read
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135-Year Rugby Celebration as Potch Dorp Prepares for Classic Clash with Klerksdorp
This Saturday, Potchefstroom becomes the heart of local rugby history as Potch Dorp Rugbyklub hosts their much-anticipated " 135-Jaar...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 122 min read
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JB Marks Municipality Halts New Development Approvals Due to Sewer Capacity Concerns
On 20 May 2025, JB Marks Local Municipality formally notified developers of a temporary suspension on all new development approvals...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 122 min read
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History of Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub: Rebuilding and Rising in the 1980s
As the golden eras of the 1950s and 1960s began to settle into legacy, the 1980s presented a fresh challenge, and a new opportunity, for...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 113 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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Fix It Right: How Pandmekka Helps Potchefstroom Projects Stay on Track
Doing the Job Correctly the First Time Any builder, professional or hobbyist, knows the frustration of discovering that a project has to...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 113 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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Infrastructure Update: Power and Water Disruptions – 11 June 2025
On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, residents across Potchefstroom experienced simultaneous disruptions to essential municipal services,...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 112 min read
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Welcome to StroomStories – Broadcasting Real Local Voices
🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥 If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Facebook lately, chances are you’ve seen a live broadcast from StroomStories,...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 112 min read
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Drink Spiking Awareness in Potchefstroom
Drink spiking, the surreptitious lacing of a beverage with drugs or extra alcohol, is a real threat in nightlife settings, and...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 106 min read
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