Laerskool La Hoff vier nog ’n hoogtepunt met ’n groep talentvolle karatekas wat gekies is om Noordwes te verteenwoordig tydens die SA-kampioenskappe wat aan die einde van hierdie jaar of vroeg volgende jaar plaasvind. Hierdie prestasie is ’n groot mylpaal vir die Hoffies wat hul harde werk en toewyding in karate beloon sien word. Image: Laerskool La Hoff Die volgende leerders is gekies: Marnu Harmse Maruné Kleynhans Jan Kleynhans Jordan Barnard Amonique Barnard Marius Niemand Andrew Turner James Turner Die skool beklemtoon dat die Hoffies hul Noordwes-klere sal ontvang wanneer hulle die provinsie amptelik tydens die kampioenskappe verteenwoordig. Image: Laerskool La Hoff Seiwakai Opens Karatekompetisie Die foto wat onlangs in die koerant verskyn het, wys die groep leerders wat deelgeneem het aan die Seiwakai Opens Karatekompetisie op 31 Mei in Krugersdorp. Hierdie kompetisie het nie net hul vaardighede geslyp nie, maar ook die Hoffies die nodige blootstelling en ervaring gegee om op die groot verhoog te presteer. Baie geluk Hoffies, welgedaan! Image: Laerskool La Hoff Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #LaerskoolLaHoff #HoffiesKarate #NoordwesKarate #SAKampioenskappe #SeiwakaiOpens #SkoleSport #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Juan Bezuidenhout en Tristan Trollip, twee talentvolle boogskutters van Hoërskool Wesvalia, gaan Suid-Afrika verteenwoordig by die Wêreld Junior Kampioenskappe in Namibië. Hierdie prestasie is ’n groot eer vir die skool en bewys van die harde werk en toewyding wat die jong Wessies aan hul sport wy. Die hele Wesvalia-gemeenskap wens Juan en Tristan alle sterkte toe vir hierdie internasionale uitdaging. Julle is ’n inspirasie en rolmodelle vir ander sportliefhebbers by die skool. Image: Hoërskool Wesvalia Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #HoërskoolWesvalia #WessieBoogskiet #JuanBezuidenhout #TristanTrollip #WêreldJuniorKampioenskappe #SkoleSport #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Laerskool La Hoff se talentvolle hokkiespelers het hierdie vakansie hul spore verdien op die provinsiale hokkievelde. Die skool is trots om drie van sy eie Hoffies te hê wat Noordwes verteenwoordig het en puik vertonings gelewer het. Image: Laerskool La Hoff Iwan de Klerk, deel van die o/12 Noordwes-span, het tussen 6 en 10 Julie in Krugersdorp deelgeneem aan die provinsiale toernooi. Hierdie toernooi, wat gehou is by Hoërskole Krugersdorp, Noordheuwel en Monument, het van die sterkste spanne uit Gauteng, Limpopo en Mpumalanga bymekaar gebring. Janko Wolmarans en Rayland van Heerden, wat ook as kaptein gedien het, het saam met die o/13 Noordwes-span tussen 5 en 9 Julie op die NWU se astrobane in Potchefstroom deelgeneem. Hulle het teen verskeie provinsiale spanne gespeel en die naam van La Hoff met trots hoog gehou. Welgedaan aan Iwan, Janko en Rayland! Julle prestasies is iets waaroor die hele skoolgemeenskap trots kan wees. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #LaerskoolLaHoff #NoordwesHokkie #Hoffies #IwanDeKlerk #JankoWolmarans #RaylandVanHeerden #SkoleSport #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Laerskool Saamtrek se jong ruiter, Riané Groenewald, het op 19 en 20 Julie 2025 saam met haar perd, Pepper , aan die Western Mounted Games in Potchefstroom deelgeneem. Sy het die skool se naam hoog gehou met uitsonderlike prestasies wat haar op die podium laat skitter het. Image: Laerskool Saamtrek Riané se uitslae: 5 Eerste plekke 2 Tweede plekke 1 Derde plek 1 Vyfde plek Hierdie indrukwekkende vertoning het haar die algehele eerste plek in die kinderruiter-afdeling besorg. Riané se toewyding, harde werk en liefde vir perde sport is duidelik in haar resultate te sien. Baie geluk, Riané! Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole soos Laerskool Saamtrek ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis): Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m): ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m): Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m): 18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m): Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #LaerskoolSaamtrek #WesternMountedGames #Perdry #RianeGroenewald #SkoleSport #PotchefstroomNuus #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Laerskool Mooirivier is trots om die nuwe hoofleiers vir Kwartaal 3 aan te kondig. Hierdie jong leiers het die vertroue en ondersteuning van hul maats en onderwysers gewen en die skool sien daarna uit om te sien hoe hulle hul unieke talente en leierseienskappe gaan uitleef. Image: Laerskool Mooirivier Ons Nuwe Hoofleiers Baie geluk aan die volgende Tokkies: Graad 7-2:  Nicoline du Preez en Juan Vorster Graad 7-5:  Esther Louw en Christian Gerber Graad 7-12:  Rachel Boshoff en Johnathan Hall Graad 7-33:  Jamie-Lee Lourens en Jayden van Aswegen Hierdie groep het gewys dat hulle nie net akademies presteer nie, maar ook leiers is wat ander inspireer deur hul positiewe gesindheid, hulpvaardigheid en spanwerk. Inspirasie vir Die Kwartaal Die skool moedig hierdie nuwe hoofleiers aan om elke oomblik te gebruik as ’n kans om te groei, te leer en hul maats met voorbeeldige optrede te lei. Mooirivier glo dat ware leierskap geskoei is op respek, empatie en die bereidwilligheid om die beste in ander raak te sien. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole soos Laerskool Mooirivier ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #TokkieTrots #OnsKan #TokkieLeierskap #LaerskoolMooirivier #TheGoToGuy

Laerskool Saamtrek se hokkie-eerstespanne het op 23 Julie 2025 tydens ’n spesiale inhuldigingsaand hul nuwe sportklere ontvang. Hierdie gebeurtenis het nie net die afskop van ’n nuwe seisoen gemerk nie, maar ook die geleentheid gebied om waardering te betoon aan al die borge en donateurs wat hul harte en hulp aan die kinders se kits geskenk het. Image: Laerskool Saamtrek ’n Besonderse woord van dank gaan aan Hennie’s , wat hul fasiliteite beskikbaar gestel het om die aand se sukses te verseker. Die samewerking tussen borge, die skool en die gemeenskap is ’n bewys van die sterk ondersteuning vir sportontwikkeling by Laerskool Saamtrek. Opgewondenheid vir die Seisoen Met die hokkieseisoen wat op 28 Julie 2025 afskop, is daar groot energie en verwagting by die spanne. Afrigters en spelers werk reeds hard aan die voorbereiding om ’n mededingende seisoen aan te pak. Die kombinasie van talent, dissipline en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid is wat die spanne se sterkte en karakter vorm. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole soos Laerskool Saamtrek ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #LaerskoolSaamtrek #SaamtrekHokkie #Eerstespanne #Hokkieseisoen #NoordwesSkole #SkoleSport #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS) het homself as een van die grootste kragstasies van skolerugby in Noordwes gevestig. Met 110 spelers wat die Cravenweek verteenwoordig het, is KHS nie net ‘n rugbygrootheid in die streek nie, maar ‘n toonbeeld van konsekwente talentontwikkeling. Hierdie prestasie plaas die skool stewig boaan die ranglys, ver voor ander groot name soos Rustenburg (100) en Potch Volkskool (86). Image: Klerksdorp Hoërskool Rugby-Erfenis van KHS Rugby is al dekades lank ‘n kern deel van KHS se identiteit. Die skool se rugbykultuur spruit uit ‘n sterk kombinasie van toewyding, uitstekende afrigting en ‘n passie vir spanontwikkeling. KHS se spanne is bekend vir hul tegniese vaardigheid en fiksheid, wat hulle jaar na jaar laat meeding op die hoogste vlakke van skolerugby. Die betrokkenheid van oud-leerlinge, ouers en die plaaslike gemeenskap dra by tot ‘n omgewing waar jong spelers nie net op die veld groei nie, maar ook as leierskapfigure buite die speelveld. Cravenweek: ‘n Prestasie om op Trots te wees Die feit dat KHS reeds 110 Cravenweek-spelers opgelewer het, spreek boekdele van die skool se opleidingsmetodes en rugbytradisie. Cravenweek, as die hoogste platform vir skolerugbyspelers in Suid-Afrika, dien as springplank na provinsiale en nasionale eer. Hierdie rekordprestasie bewys dat KHS ‘n betroubare “rugbyfabriek” is wat talent opspoor, slyp en voorberei vir die volgende groot tree. Wat Maak KHS ‘n Rugbyfabriek? Die sukses van KHS lê in ‘n holistiese benadering: Afgerigte Spelers:  Ervare afrigters fokus op tegniek, strategie en die bou van spanvertroue. Sterk Infrastruktuur:  Die skool beskik oor moderne fasiliteite en ‘n kultuur van volgehoue prestasie. Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid:  Ouers, alumni en plaaslike ondersteuners vorm ‘n stewige rugsteun wat die rugbyprogram lewendig hou. Toekomsblik KHS se visie is om steeds as ‘n rugbyskool van keuse in Noordwes te dien en spelers voort te bring wat kan meeding op nasionale vlak. Met ‘n gevestigde tradisie en ‘n lewendige sportgemeenskap is KHS se pad vorentoe vol belofte en ambisie. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole soos KHS ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #KlerksdorpHoërskool #KHSRugby #Cravenweek #NoordwesRugby #SkoleRugby #RugbyTalente #RugbyFabriek #SkoleNuus #PotchefstroomNuus #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Laerskool Mooirivier se trotse o/12- en o/13A-netbalspanne verteenwoordig hierdie naweek die skool met eer by die Suid-Afrikaanse Netbalkampioenskappe in Pietersburg. Vir baie van hierdie dogters is dit die hoogtepunt van maande se harde werk, toewyding en droom om op ’n nasionale vlak te speel. Image: Laerskool Mooirivier ’n Droom wat Waar Geword het Die pad na die kampioenskappe het nie oornag gekom nie. Deur onophoudelike oefeninge, vasbyt en spanwerk het die Tokkies gewys dat hulle die vaardigheid en deursettingsvermoë het om by die top te kompeteer. Hierdie naweek is ’n viering van daardie reis, van vroeë oggende op die oefenbaan tot elke oorwinning op pad na hierdie prestasie. Mag Netbal Seëvier Elke speler dra nie net die skool se kleure nie, maar ook die trots van Tokkies. Die span se gees en samehorigheid is duidelik sigbaar op en van die baan af. “Ons is ongelooflik trots op elke dogter wat vandag Tokkies se naam met trots dra,” is die boodskap van die skool aan die spelers en ondersteuners. Erkenning aan Ons Skeidsregters Nie net die spelers verteenwoordig Mooirivier nie, Juf Nadine Naude en Juf Lizanne Breed is gekies as skeidsregters by die kampioenskappe. Hul kundigheid en betrokkenheid bring verdere trots aan die skoolgemeenskap. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy vertel die stories van ons skole, ons gemeenskap en ons sportsterre. Skole en sportklubs word uitgenooi om hul nuus, hoogtepunte en prestasies met ons te deel vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #TokkieTrots #OnsKan #TokkieNetbal #SuidAfrikaanseNetbalkampioenskappe #TheGoToGuy

Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma is gereed om weer rugbyliefhebbers en jong talent bymekaar te bring vir die gewilde Ferdies Rugby 7’s-toernooi. Hierdie jaar beloof die toernooi om nog groter, vinniger en opwindender te wees, met ’n dag vol aksie, spanwerk en ware Ferdie-gees. Image: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Ferdies Rugby 7’s is Terug Dis daardie tyd van die jaar wanneer die beste spanne mekaar uitdaag in die Rugby 7’s-formaat, wat bekend staan vir sy vinnige spel en hoë energie. Ferdies nooi alle skole en spanne om nou in te skryf en deel te wees van ’n dag wat nie net sportief uitdagend is nie, maar ook ’n viering van samewerking en kameraadskap op die veld. Oproep tot Inskrywings Inskrywings is nou oop en Ferdies moedig alle belangstellendes aan om betyds hul plek te bespreek. Hierdie toernooi bied ’n uitstekende geleentheid vir spelers om hul vaardighede te wys en hul skool se naam hoog te dra. Moenie hierdie dag misloop nie, skryf nou in! ’n Dag Vol Ferdie-gees Behalwe vir opwindende wedstryde, kan besoekers uitsien na ’n dag gevul met pret, spanbou en sportmangees. Ferdies se leuse “ONS LEER! ONS LEEF! ONS LEI!” kom duidelik na vore tydens hierdie spesiale sportgeleentheid wat almal in die Ferdie-gemeenskap saambring. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy vertel die stories van ons skole, ons gemeenskap en ons sportsterre. Skole en sportklubs word uitgenooi om hul nuus, hoogtepunte en prestasies met ons te deel vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #Ferdies7s #RugbyDag #SkryfNouIn #FerdiesSport #RugbyPret #7sToernooi2025 #TheGoToGuy

Die jaarlikse Jack Pauw Potjiekos-kompetisie by Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom het gisteraand weereens die gemeenskap en skoolfamilie saamgebring vir ’n aand van geur, kreatiwiteit en spanpoging. Die potte het geborrel, geheime speserye is met sorg beskerm, en die spangees tussen die grade het die kompetisie na ’n volgende vlak geneem. Image: Volkies Potch ’n Fees van Spanwerk en Geure Hierdie geliefde kompetisie is meer as net kosmaak, dit is ’n viering van spanwerk, strategiese beplanning en kreatiewe idees. Die Graad 9’s het met hul pot 5 en indrukwekkende samewerking die beoordelaars beïndruk en met 34.5 punte die eerste plek ingepalm. Uitslae volgens beoordelaars se puntetoekenning: 🥇 Graad 9 – Pot 5:  34.5 punte 🥈 Graad 12 – Pot 2:  33 punte 🥉 Graad 10 – Pot 1:  28.5 punte 🏅 Graad 8 – Pot 3:  28 punte 🎖 Graad 11 – Pot 4:  26.5 punte Pret, Plesier en Spangees Van unieke geurkombinasies tot kreatiewe potplanne, die dag was vol glimlagte, harde werk en tasbare Volkie-gees. Dit was duidelik dat hierdie kompetisie nie net oor die beste pot gaan nie, maar oor samewerking en die vreugde om iets besonders saam te skep. “Die entoesiasme van ons seuns en hul vermoë om as span te werk, het hierdie jaar se Potjiekos-kompetisie regtig ’n hoogtepunt gemaak,” het die organiseerders laat weet. Dank en Vooruitsigte ’n Groot dankie aan almal, deelnemers, beoordelaars en ondersteuners, wat hierdie suksesvolle dag moontlik gemaak het. Die standaard is hoog gestel en die verwagtinge vir Potjiekos 2026 is nou reeds groot! Skole – Deel Julle Stories met Ons By The Go-To Guy glo ons dat elke sportprestasie en kultuurhoogtepunt die moeite werd is om te vertel. “We tell your sto ry.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy is jou plaaslike inligtingshub met webtuistes, www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com , wat maandeliks 75 000+ bladbesoeke lok. Ons platform sluit in: The Gazette – dek plaaslike stories en sportnuus. ’n Besigheidsgids met 2 500+ inskrywings. ’n Gebeurteniskalender met 1 500+ geleenthede Gemeenskapsbladsye vir werk, eiendomme en kontakte. Die Potch Gazette e-koerant aan 7 300+ intekenare. Ons sosiale kanale (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X) en Digital Guy help om plaaslike stories en besighede breër te laat skyn. Pakketaanbiedinge – ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Gratis gids-inskrywing. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Beter sigbaarheid met foto’s en skakels. Starter (R499 p.m.):  Webbie-blad, Gazette-profiel en Facebook-boosts. Growth (R1 499 p.m.):  Langer boosts, gratis werksplasings, afslag op video’s. Premium (R4 499 p.m.):  Volledige strategie, professionele video’s en live-onderhoude. Eenmalige Opsies:  Video-ads vanaf R2 000 • Display-ads R750 (7 dae) • One Hit Gazette #JackPauwTrots #PotjiekosKoning2025 #VolkieGees #VolkskoolPotch #TheGoToGuy

Edition 25 July 2025 Potchefstroom’s yellow‑shirted volunteers sow seeds on an empty field while Klerksdorp technicians drain a faulty pump to keep taps running in Khuma. Ikageng’s stadium roars to township football and a cricket hub springs back to life, even as local musicians, entrepreneurs and church communities spin up brand‑new events. This edition of The Weekly Pulse  gathers every beat, from council chambers and campus kitchens to rugby fields, art stages and animal‑rescue kennels, into one cohesive tune. Settle in for a panoramic look at the people, projects and passions shaping our corner of the North West, then step out ready to lend a hand, raise a cheer or share a story of your own. Potch Gazette News Get Your ‘Biz’ on the Map The Go‑To Guy’s new Business Listings  portal officially opens its virtual doors, promising Potchefstroom entrepreneurs, from biltong artisans to plumbing crews, a low‑cost way to be discovered online. A free entry tier targets cash‑strapped start‑ups, while scalable packages offer extras like enhanced visibility and analytics. Editors emphasise the platform’s hyper‑local nature: a trusted site where Potch residents already search for services. By streamlining digital word‑of‑mouth, the listing hub aims to keep commerce and cash, circulating inside city limits. Welcome Back to Term 3 After a winter recess, classrooms buzz anew. Schools remind families to check stationery lists, review uniform standards and keep an eye on exam timetables that arrive sooner than pupils expect. Educators encourage learners to attack the term with “growth mind‑sets,” emphasising incremental mastery over perfect marks. Parents, meanwhile, receive tips on sustaining study‑time routines and balancing extra‑mural loads with much‑needed downtime. Weekly Diary – Week 29 This round‑up captures the city’s prevailing mood: jubilant sports tournaments, viral pet‑adoption drives, and service‑delivery heroes who fix streetlights between thunderstorms. Missing in action? StroomStories  and Spiritual Talk , on a short production break, but plenty of freshly wagging tails and grassroots football trophies fill the gap. FMR Bursary Trust Music Awards Finalists Announced Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre will soon host Africa’s rising maestros. Classical, jazz and indigenous music finalists secured their slots through rigorous prelim rounds; now they’ll perform live on 29 July and 1 August. Entrance is free, organisers stress, because talent blossoms best when cost isn’t a barrier. ATKV Sangkompetisie at Potch Geesfees 2025 Under the “Ploeg Terug!” banner, Potchefstroom’s community‑give‑back festival revives its popular singing contest. Beyond bragging rights, winners help channel festival profits toward Solidariteit Helpende Hand’s #STOPHONGER campaign. Teenagers polishing Adele covers and oma’s warming up Afrikaans folk songs have until late August to enter. Sports Potch Schools Shine From netball nets to academic quiz buzzers, learners notch provincial titles and personal bests. Coaches credit holistic programmes that pair early‑morning fitness with afternoon study sessions. Cultural achievements sparkle too: a drama troupe’s anti‑bullying play now tours neighbouring towns. Council Hospital Access Cleared & Sewer Projects Advance JB Marks technicians meet looming winter rainfall by unblocking storm‑water drains and fast‑tracking sewer‑line overhauls in Vyfhoek. Simultaneously, crews resurface access roads to Potchefstroom Hospital, ensuring ambulances avoid pothole slalom. While some long‑term engineering delays persist, officials say visible progress and transparent updates are rebuilding trust. Weekly Ward Group Update (18–24 July) WhatsApp ward chats recorded recurrent pain‑points: erratic load‑shedding schedules, burst‑pipe alerts and petitions for traffic‑calming measures near primary schools. Administrators praise residents for photographing issues with geotags, enabling faster municipal triage, but caution against spreading unverified outage rumours. Community Love Potch & JB Marks Unite for a Green Space Arno van den Berg’s yellow‑shirted Love Potch  volunteers team up with municipal planners to transform a barren plot into a community garden and play zone. After clarifying land‑use legality, yes, public‑green classification permits the makeover, organisers recruit residents to donate seedlings, benches and Saturday sweat equity. The bigger message: city pride means rolling up sleeves, not pointing fingers. NWU & Meals on Wheels Combat Student Hunger On Nelson Mandela Day, NWU sealed a partnership with Meals on Wheels to serve at‑risk students one nutritious meal a day. A student‑led canned‑food cook‑off raised initial stock, proving that residence rivalry can be deliciously philanthropic. Long term, organisers envision an on‑campus commissary stocked by alumni donations and grocer surplus. Mandela Day 2025 in JB Marks From repainting crèches to singing at elder‑care homes, residents turned 67 minutes of service into day‑long marathons. The municipality provided paint, soup and transport; local choirs provided the soundtrack. Each ward logged its acts of kindness on a shared map, visual evidence that compassion scales one street at a time. PAWS “Adopt Your Boss” Fund‑raiser (8 Aug) Animal‑welfare group PAWS once again dares offices to lock managers in kennels until colleagues pay a ransom, sorry, donation, to spring them. Last year a smug orange tabby supervised proceedings; this year, organisers tempt rival companies Nova Life and Tailwind Cycles to up the ante with branded cages and social‑media challenges. Spots fill quickly, contact 071 681 9264 before your boss does. Take‑for‑Free Table (16 Aug) Mooirivier Beskerming’s pavement will pile high with food, clothes, toiletries and toys, free to anyone who asks. Organisers appeal for small contributions, one tin, one toothbrush, because, collectively, those micro‑donations morph into a safety net for neighbours weathering economic storms. What’s On | 26–31 July From Hartspad trail runs and open‑mic nights to Miss Potchefstroom Academy’s beauty‑with‑purpose pageant, this week’s calendar bursts at the seams. Families note free kids’ art classes at the museum; students eye half‑price pizza before Thursday jazz sessions; wellness buffs bookmark a sunrise yoga pop‑up overlooking the Mooi River. Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/potch-gazette Klerksdorp Gazette News Phelophepha Health Train Postponed Klerksdorp’s anticipated stop by the mobile health train stalls after a technical snag. Municipal channels urge patients who rely on the low‑cost clinic, offering eye exams, dental care and chronic‑med check‑ups, to seek interim services at local CHCs. Engineers scramble for spare parts; new arrival dates remain “forthcoming.” Wilmed Park Private Hospital Wilmed Park’s pending Emergency Department revamp and new Cardiac Unit signal Lenmed Group’s confidence in North‑West growth. Architects will add negative‑pressure isolation suites and catheterisation labs, while HR scouts specialist nurses. Hospital CEO Dr Naidoo says the upgrades align with a “patient‑first, province‑wide” care model that attracts talent and keeps procedures local. Sports School Spotlight: Klerksdorp Learners Excel Cricket all‑rounder Zama Mthembu records back‑to‑back centuries; a debating squad clinches the provincial title, and a girls’ choir earns gold at the Eisteddfod. Teachers credit collaborative scheduling that prevents activity overlap and ensures academic support for star athletes. Council Matlosana Municipality Overview Formed by melding Klerksdorp with Orkney, Stilfontein and Hartbeesfontein, the City of Matlosana now steers a diversified economy: mining remains, but agriculture, mid‑size manufacturing and health services rise. Councillors push for a rail‑freight terminal to exploit the N12 corridor and ease ore‑to‑market logistics. Jouberton Hostel Oversight Visit MMC Portia Mtshaulana’s walk‑through exposes crumbling staircases and shared ablutions stretched beyond capacity. She commits to a phased retrofit, first waterproofing roofs before replumbing entire blocks. Hostel Committee chair Sipho Mahlangu calls the visit “a credible first step, provided action follows words.” Khuma Water Interruption (24 July) Crews isolate a failing mainline pump for a 10‑hour repair, warning households to store water. Tankers stand by for clinics and crèches. Officials emphasise preventative maintenance to avoid a catastrophic failure that would cripple supply for days rather than hours. Community Kindness in Motion | Volunteer Receives a Bicycle Animal‑shelter stalwart David’s three‑bus, two‑hour daily commute shrinks to 20 minutes after UN LTD Cycling, Dusty Day and Tailwind Cycles gift him a mountain bike. Shelter director Thandi Nkosi hopes the gesture pedals a wider circle of support, donations, adoption days, and hands‑on help. Mandela Day in Khuma Executive Mayor Cllr Mokatsi ends a whirlwind weekend painting ECD classrooms, planting clinic gardens and handing out winter packs to families in informal settlements. Volunteers log 7 000 service minutes, well beyond the symbolic 67 and pledge to make every month Mandela Month. Click here to view these full stories and more:   https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/klerksdorp-gazette Ikageng Gazette News Vintage Event ‘25 at Lemon House Café KWJ’s Bespoke Events injects soul into Matlare Street with a full‑day vintage celebration, think Motown spinning on vinyl, suspenders and swing dresses, plus local craft stalls. Organiser Kwena Jansen expects the retro vibe to lure both older music aficionados and TikTok teens chasing aesthetic authenticity. Asinamali Women | Theatrical Salute for Women’s Month NW Development Agency stages an adaptation of Dr Mbongeni Ngema’s iconic work, reframed to elevate female voices. Post‑show talkbacks pair actors with NGO advocates tackling gender‑based violence, turning art into activism. Club CSA’s July Double‑Header DJ Zodi’s Exclusive Episodes and House of Zondo headline consecutive nights, promising free shuttle buses, outdoor chill zones and a dance‑floor that won’t quit until sunrise. Organisers bank on the twin bill to revive Ikageng’s late‑night economy without relying on steep cover charges. Sports Ikageng Cricket Hub Reborn North West Cricket and MEG Security refurbish nets, turf and changing rooms, gifting township kids a safe pitch and professional coaching. Launch day includes mini‑matches, donated kit hand‑outs and a Mandela Day medal for every player. Ekasi Winter Tournament | Continental Lift Trophy Continental FC emerges champions after a nail‑biting penalty shoot‑out. Beyond the medals, the two‑day spectacle proves that township football, supported by La Fabrica Management, commands talent scouts’ attention and merits sustained sponsorship. National Pool Championships at Madiba Hall Cue sport’s elite chalk cues in JB Marks, chasing national glory and 2026 qualification. Spectators marvel at breaks surpassing 100 points; organisers laud the hall’s acoustics and promise to return next year with an expanded junior division. Dlala Diski Mshaya U‑15 Tournament Under the theme “Where Dreams Take the Field,” August’s Top 16 showdown offers teens exposure to provincial scouts. Sponsors supply kits; community leaders deliver motivational talks on balancing sport and school. Supatsela Development Cup (U‑11) With hashtag #OneGoalOneDream, this one‑day event stresses early sportsmanship. Parents cheer, car‑wash volunteers fund‑raise for kit, and winning teams earn coaching clinics with semi‑pro mentors. Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/ikageng-gazette Stroomstories Tuesday 22 June: Stroomstories ROUX Drops a New Single  Local singer‑songwriter ROUX  debuts his latest track live on StroomStories , weaving heartbeats and hometown nostalgia into soulful acoustics. The online launch invites fans to share personal stories that mirror the song’s lyrical journey, building a communal playlist of lived experience. Tuesday 22 June: SkoolKompas with Miandi Vilas Multi‑trophy golfer Miandi Vilas joins StroomStories  to unpack the mental resilience behind a consistent swing. Off the course, she’s a budding musician; Vilas demonstrates how rhythm patterns in songwriting reinforce her pre‑shot breathing routine, a symbiosis of sport and art that intrigues young listeners. Wedensday 23 June: Spiritual Talk Episode 37   Ivan Venter showed how reading Scripture through one’s identity in Christ transformed  rote habit into resonant truth, turning the Word into a living mirror of authentic selfhood. Thursday 24 June Stroomstories Kayla on Aandmark 2025   Kayla outlined  how the 30 August fund‑raiser at the Gereformeerde Kerk Museum would channel vetkoek sales and live music toward restoring the landmark’s heritage architecture. Thursday 24 June: SportStroom with Regardt Kleingeld  Potch Gymnasium’s rugby director outlines a five‑year pipeline: position‑specific academies for U‑14s, data‑driven conditioning, and outreach clinics that merge school pride with township inclusion. “Results matter,” Kleingeld says, “but forging character matters more.” All episodes were streamed  live on The Go‑To Guy Facebook page earlier this week and are now archived for on‑demand viewing, so you can rewatch, or share, the conversations at any The Go-To Guy Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegotoguy.za  Write the Next Chapter From greening vacant lots to rehabbing cricket hubs, this week’s stories echo a single refrain: progress thrives where community converges. Whether you donate a tin for the Vat Verniet  table, ransom a boss for PAWS, or simply applaud a young athlete’s first hat‑trick, your participation writes the region’s next chapter. The Weekly Pulse  will be back with fresh voices, victories and vigilant reporting. Until then, stay informed, stay involved and keep North West beating strong. 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! Follow us online and stay in tune with the towns that move you. The Weekly Pulse  – More than news. It's your neighbourhood, on record. 📬 The community is warmly invited to share their stories, voices, and experiences with us for future editions of The Weekly Pulse. #TheGoToGuy   #Gazette   #potchefstroom   #klerksdorp   #Ikageng   #news   #community

Laerskool M.L. Fick, beter bekend as die trotse Emmies, het weereens hul sportgees en toewyding gewys met ’n suksesvolle kriekettoer na Jubaweni. Hierdie toer, wat van 13 tot 15 Julie plaasgevind het, het vir die o.11- en o.13-krieketspanne waardevolle voorbereidingsgeleenthede gebied vir die nuwe seisoen. Image: Laerskool M.L Fick Die Jubaweni-ervaring Die toer na Jubaweni was nie net ’n toets van vaardighede en spanwerk nie, maar ook ’n leerskool vir die jong spelers. Deur verskeie wedstryde en uitdagings het die Emmies hul sportmangees, dissipline en liefde vir die spel gewys. Hierdie ervarings dra by tot die bou van selfvertroue en samewerking op én van die veld af. Waardering aan ouers en afrigters Sonder die ondersteuning van ouerlike betrokkenheid en die afrigters se harde werk sou hierdie toer nie moontlik gewees het nie. Laerskool M.L. Fick bedank elke ouer en afrigter wat tyd en energie ingesit het om die spelers aan te moedig en te ondersteun. Julle betrokkenheid vorm die ruggraat van sportontwikkeling by die skool. Sportmangees en Vooruitsigte Die toer het duidelik gewys dat die Emmies se o.11- en o.13-spanne nie net oor talent beskik nie, maar ook oor ’n besondere spanhouding en gees van sportmanskap. Met hierdie stewige voorbereiding beloof die komende seisoen om vol opwindende oomblikke en oorwinnings te wees. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy gee skole soos Laerskool M.L. Fick ’n platform om hul stories, sportnuus en prestasies met die gemeenskap te deel. Skole en ouers word uitgenooi om hul hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #EmmieKrieket #LaerskoolMLFick #Jubaweni #KrieketToer #TheGoToG uy

Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma, liefdevol bekend as Ferdies, staan bekend as ’n skool wat nie net akademiese uitnemendheid nastreef nie, maar ook ’n gemeenskap van leer en groei skep. Met die aanvang van kwartaal 3 word ’n nuwe groep proefstudente hartlik verwelkom om hul praktiese ondervinding hier op te doen. Image: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma ’n Warm Ferdie-Welkom Die proefstudente is ’n belangrike deel van die Ferdie-familie tydens hul verblyf en die skool is trots om aan hierdie toekomstige opvoeders ’n platform te bied om waardevolle kennis en vaardighede op te bou. By Ferdies glo ons dat leer nie net in die klaskamer plaasvind nie, maar ook deur die belewenis van skoolkultuur, sport en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid. “Ons hoop julle geniet elke oomblik en dat julle nie net sal leer nie, maar ook sal groei en deel word van die Ferdie-gees,” lui die boodskap van die Ferdies-span. Ferdies: ONS LEER! ONS LEEF! ONS LEI! Met hierdie sterk leuse onderstreep Ferdies sy toewyding om nie net leerders nie, maar ook toekomstige onderwysers te inspireer en te ontwikkel. Die skool se ryk tradisie en moderne onderrigbenadering skep ’n ideale leeromgewing vir alle betrokkenes. Skole – Deel Julle Stories met Ons By The Go-To Guy glo ons dat elke sportprestasie en kultuurhoogtepunt die moeite werd is om te vertel. “We tell your sto ry.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy is jou plaaslike inligtingshub met webtuistes, www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com , wat maandeliks 75 000+ bladbesoeke lok. Ons platform sluit in: The Gazette – dek plaaslike stories en sportnuus. ’n Besigheidsgids met 2 500+ inskrywings. ’n Gebeurteniskalender met 1 500+ geleenthede Gemeenskapsbladsye vir werk, eiendomme en kontakte. Die Potch Gazette e-koerant aan 7 300+ intekenare. Ons sosiale kanale (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X) en Digital Guy help om plaaslike stories en besighede breër te laat skyn. Pakketaanbiedinge – ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Gratis gids-inskrywing. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Beter sigbaarheid met foto’s en skakels. Starter (R499 p.m.):  Webbie-blad, Gazette-profiel en Facebook-boosts. Growth (R1 499 p.m.):  Langer boosts, gratis werksplasings, afslag op video’s. Premium (R4 499 p.m.):  Volledige strategie, professionele video’s en live-onderhoude. Eenmalige Opsies:  Video-ads vanaf R2 000 • Display-ads R750 (7 dae) • One Hit Gazette  vanaf R1 200. #FerdiesWelkom #Proefstudente2025 #LeerEnGaanGroot #FerdiesTrots #ToekomsLeiers #TheGoToGuy

Potchefstroom Gimnasium is trots om die merkwaardige prestasie van Jalize Fourie, ’n graad 8-leerder, te vier. Jalize het gedurende die vakansie aan die bekende Fauresmith-uithourit deelgeneem, waar sy en haar perd, Leandrie Prinses, bewys het dat deursettingsvermoë en toewyding lei tot uitnemende resultate. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Fauresmith-uithourit: ’n Trotse Prestasie Die Fauresmith-uithourit, wat as een van Suid-Afrika se mees uitdagende uithouritte beskou word, het nie Jalize en Leandrie Prinses afgeskrik nie. Inteendeel, hulle het die 205 km-rit met indrukwekkende spoed voltooi in 8 uur en 49 minute, ’n ongelooflike prestasie vir ’n jong ruiter. Jalize het ’n tweede plek in die junior ruiter-kategorie verwerf en het algeheel negende geëindig in die kompetisie. Hierdie uitslae bevestig haar as ’n talentvolle en vasberade jong sportster, met ’n besondere band met haar perd. ’n Bron van Trots Gimmies is uit die staanspoor bekend vir sy hoë standaarde op sportgebied, en Jalize se sukses is nog ’n bewys dat harde werk en deursettingsvermoë vrugte afwerp. Die skoolgemeenskap, onderwysers en mede-leerlinge vier saam hierdie prestasie en glo dit is slegs die begin van ’n blink toekoms vir haar in die sport van uithourit. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy is daar om die stories van plaaslike skole, leerders en sportsterre te vertel. Skole, ouers en klubs word uitgenooi om hul nuus en hoogtepunte aan ons te stuur vir publikasie. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Ons sosiale media-platforms sluit in meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, ’n TikTok-kanaal met byna 2 miljoen kyke, en aktiewe profiele op Instagram, X en verskeie WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons joernalistieke span fokus op plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Met ’n mobiele app, sowel as digitale advertensie-opsies op Google, TikTok en Facebook, bied ons ’n volledige bemarkingsoplossing. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #FauresmithUithourit #JalizeFourie #GimmieTrots #GimmieGuts #GimmieUitnemendheid #TheGoToGuy

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom, of soos almal hulle ken, Volkies Potch, is nie net ’n skool nie, dit is ’n instelling waar tradisie, trots en prestasie hand aan hand loop. Hierdie komende naweek is ’n belangrike mylpaal vir die skool se sportkultuur, want die Noordvaal-rugbyreeks is terug, en Volkies is gereed om hul merk te maak. Image: Volkies Potch Noordvaal-rugby Keer Terug Die Noordvaal-rugbyreeks is ’n hoogtepunt vir baie skole en vir Volkies beteken dit ’n kans om weer hul onwrikbare rugbygees aan die breër gemeenskap te wys. Hierdie naweek se wedstryd teen Jeugland vind plaas op Volkies se tuisveld en die dag beloof ’n viering van spanwerk, deursettingsvermoë en skoolgees te wees. Image: Volkies Potch Uitnodiging aan die Gemeenskap Volkies nooi nie net ouers en leerders nie, maar die hele Potchefstroom-gemeenskap, oudleerlinge en rugbyliefhebbers om die dag saam te kom beleef. Kom ondersteun die spanne, ervaar die opwinding en wees deel van die aksie. Spanbou en Skooltrots Vir Volkies is rugby veel meer as ’n sport, dit is ’n simbool van karakter, vasbyt en die vermoë om as span saam te werk. Hierdie waarde word aan elke speler oorgedra en weerspieël die groter missie van die skool om jong mense voor te berei vir die lewe met dissipline, samewerking en trots. Deel Jou Skoolstorie The Go-To Guy vertel die stories van ons skole, ons gemeenskap en ons sportsterre. Skole en sportklubs word uitgenooi om hul nuus, hoogtepunte en prestasies met ons te deel vir publikasie op ons platforms. “Ons vertel jou storie.” Oor The Go-To Guy The Go-To Guy ( www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com ) is Potchefstroom se mees omvattende inligtingsplatform met meer as 75,000 bladsybesoeke per maand. Ons vertel die stories van die stad, sy mense, sy besighede en sy gemeenskap via ons Gazette-nuusafdeling, en bied ’n besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 gelyste besighede. Ons geleentheidskalender bevat al meer as 1,500 plaaslike geleenthede en is een van die mees besoekte in die streek. Met bykomende afdelings vir werk, eiendom, gemeenskapskontakte en dinge om te doen, is The Go-To Guy die sentrale inligtingsbron vir Potchefstroom. Op sosiale media bedien ons meer as 77,000 Facebook-volgers, terwyl ons TikTok-kanaal reeds nagenoeg 2 miljoen kyke het. Ons is ook aktief op Instagram, X en ’n reeks plaaslike WhatsApp-groepe. Ons live streaming-studio bied weeklikse sport-, gemeenskaps- en ander program-uitsendings op Facebook en TikTok, terwyl ons Potch Gazette maandeliks meer as 7,300 intekenare bereik. Ons inhoud- en joernalistieke span dek plaaslike stories, sport, besigheid en gemeenskapsinisiatiewe. Ons het ook ’n mobiele app vir Android en Apple, en ons digitale advertensies en bemarkingspakkette dek platforms soos Google, TikTok en Facebook. Ons slagspreuk: “Ons vertel jou stories.” The Go-To Guy Pakkette 1. Herhalende Pakkette: ’n Tuiste vir Jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (gratis):  Jou besigheid word in ons databasis gelys. Business Card Plus (R50 p/m):  ’n Hoër sigbaarheid, ’n “meer detail”-bladsy, foto’s en klikbare skakels. 2. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette: Starter Package (R499 p/m):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis geleentheidslysing, Facebook-boosts, afslag op video’s. Growth Package (R1,499 p/m):  18 dae Facebook-boosts, eie rekeningbestuurder, gratis werksplasings, beter video-afslag. Premium Package (R4,499 p/m):  Strategie, professionele stories, maandelikse video’s, uitgebreide promosie, e-posveldtogte en analitiese verslag. 3. Ekstra en Eenmalige Dienste: Facebook-bladbestuur, Google- en TikTok-veldtogte. Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000. Baniere (R750 vir 7 dae). One Hit Gazette-artikels vanaf R1,200. #VolkieRugby #Volkies2025 #JouTydIsNou #Potchefstroom #SkoleNuus #TheGoToGuy

26 July 2025 is sorted. Don’t argue. Just go. This Saturday from 10am to 3pm, Eden Garden Centre in Klerksdorp will be hosting its eagerly awaited Market Day at the corner of Vlei and Dr Yusuf Dadoo Streets in Wilkoppies. Whether you're into plants, pancakes, or just dragging your kids out of the house, there’s something happening here that might just save your weekend plans. What’s Happening Let’s start with the basics: Date: 26 July 2025 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Venue: Eden Garden Centre, Cnr Vlei & Dr Yusuf Dadoo, Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp Entry: R20 per adult, R10 for kids under 13, paid at the entrance No online bookings. Just rock up and pay at the gate. Straightforward, old-school. Why You Might Want to Pitch Up Expect lots of stalls with all kinds of market fare (no promises, but there’s usually biltong somewhere), great food, local music, and that elusive “atmosphere” people always talk about at markets. There’s also a jumping castle for kids, and Toddlertown will be making an appearance, so yes, you can actually bring the little ones without too much whining, from them or from you. Help The Animal Shelter Out: Stilfontein Animal Shelter Appeal This Market Day is also doing a bit of good. They’re collecting essential supplies, animal food and cash donations, for the Stilfontein Animal Shelter, who’ll receive everything on 28 July 2025. So, if your pantry is overflowing with dog biscuits your pup turned their nose up at, or if you’ve got a few bucks to spare, bring it along. It’s going to a solid cause. Plants, Plants, Plants… With a Discount For one day only, that’s Saturday 26 July only, Eden Lifestyle Centre is offering 20% off all plants (excluding seedlings, sorry veggie gardeners). So whether you’re a green thumb or a plant killer with hope, now’s your chance to grab a deal. No frills, no gimmicks. Just a good old market day with a bit of everything, and probably more than one person selling homemade chilli sauce. See you there.

Club CSA is setting the scene ablaze this July with two electrifying back-to-back events that promise to ignite Ikageng’s nightlife. Music lovers, partygoers, and dancefloor enthusiasts are in for a treat as Dj Zodi Exclusive Episodes  and House of Zondo  land at the CSA Showground on July 25 and July 26 respectively. July 25 – Dj Zodi Exclusive Episodes: A Night to Remember The energy kicks off on Thursday, July 25, with the highly anticipated “Dj Zodi Exclusive Episodes”. The event will be headlined by Dj Zodi, accompanied by an all-star lineup that includes: Success W4DE Fada Figa Joining the main acts are local scene-shakers like Sizar28, Fresh109, Dj Beer, and Ooh Shucks. To top it off, there will be a special performance by POPPA, ensuring the night is packed with dynamic sounds and unforgettable vibes. 📍 Venue: CSA Showground 🚌 Free Shuttle Available 🚫 Note: No cooler boxes allowed 📞 Shuttle Contact: 081 248 1231 🎟️ Free Entry July 26 – House of Zondo: The Beat Continues Not letting the momentum drop, Club CSA follows up with “House of Zondo” on Friday, July 26. This event brings a vibrant fusion of house and local sounds, headlined by the remarkable Anchorbee DJ, who promises to bring the groove that will keep attendees moving all night. Supporting talent includes returning favorites and fresh names: Sizar28 Fresh109 Dj Beer Ooh Shucks OTM Kaytee Zweli Angelo 📍 Venue: CSA Showground 🚌 Free Shuttle Available 🚫 Note: No cooler boxes allowed 📞 Shuttle Contact: 067 710 5126 🎟️ Free Entry Why You Shouldn't Miss It Both nights promise a full-scale party experience with top-tier DJs, live performances, free shuttle services, and free access, a combination designed to attract the masses and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Ikageng’s youth culture. Whether you’re a die-hard music lover or simply seeking a fun night out, Club CSA’s July double-header is the place to be. Get ready to dance, connect, and celebrate under the CSA lights!

Excitement is building as the highly anticipated Under-11 Supatsela Development Cup takes center stage at Ikageng Stadium in Potchefstroom. The youth football tournament promises a day full of sportsmanship, skill, and community engagement. Group Stages Revealed A total of 20 youth teams have been divided into four competitive groups, each brimming with young talent ready to showcase their development and teamwork. The group stage layout is as follows: Group A Mogopa Sparrows Royal KM Prodigy Soccer School Tiki Taka Sports Academy Group B Sun City Arsenal FC Promising Stars FC Ikageng Peace Makers FC Lesedi FC Excellence Football Academy Group C Dome City Academy Ten Percent All Stars Boikhutso Rovers FC Soccer Saints FC Sibanda United Group D Prodigy United Cloud 9 Academy Fire Fox Academy Future Stars Academy City Stars FC These groupings set the stage for a vibrant display of youth football, where camaraderie and competition go hand in hand. Extra Activities: Car Wash Fundraiser Adding to the festive atmosphere, a car wash service will be available on-site, offering a practical and fun way for attendees to support local initiatives. Visitors can choose from a variety of services at the following prices: Sedan (incl. tyres): R60 SUV & Double Cab (incl. tyres): R70 Van & Minibus (incl. tyres): R80 Wash & Go: R40 Inside Only: R40 Tyres Only: R30 Please note: An additional R5 applies to card payments. This initiative not only serves a functional purpose but also contributes to fostering a spirit of community involvement and support for grassroots football. A Day for Dreams The Supatsela Development Cup is more than just a tournament. It’s a celebration of youth development, passion for sport, and the power of dreams. With the slogan #OneGoalOneDream, the event aims to inspire young players and engage the broader community in uplifting tomorrow’s stars. Families, friends, and football fans are encouraged to come out in numbers to enjoy the action-packed day. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or getting your car cleaned while supporting a good cause, there’s something for everyone at the Supatsela Development Cup.

Children aged 5 to 11 commonly go through phases of refusing foods, especially vegetables or anything with an odd texture. But how do you know if your child is truly a picky eater  or simply exploring food variation  as a normal part of growing up? Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Picky Eating vs. Normal Exploration: What’s the Difference? Virtually all children exhibit picky eating at some point in childhood, it’s a normal way for kids to assert independence . Often around the toddler years (ages 2–4), youngsters suddenly start saying “No” to foods they used to eat happily . This picky phase is typical and expected, and it can last through early primary school years (around age 6 and even beyond). In other words, if your 5–7-year-old has become finicky, it’s likely a normal developmental stage rather than a serious problem. That said, there’s a spectrum. Some children are more selective than others, stubbornly sticking to only a few favorite foods . Normal food exploration might look like your child having “good days”  and “bad days”  with eating. For instance, one week they love cheese sandwiches, the next week they declare they hate them. They may eat a decent variety over time, but on any given day their preferences swing. This kind of variability (or suddenly refusing a once-loved food) can simply be your child experimenting with control and preferences . As long as they’re growing well and have at least a few choices  in each food group, it’s usually okay. By contrast, a truly picky eater (in the clinical sense) might show more extreme patterns. Look out for signs like very limited variety (e.g. fewer than 20 foods they’ll eat) or eliminating entire food groups (won’t touch any veggies at all, ever). If every mealtime turns into a meltdown and your child consistently refuses any  new food no matter what, those are stronger signs of a beyond-normal picky eater. The good news is that severe cases are rare , only a small percentage of kids have serious feeding issues and help from a pediatrician or feeding specialist can make a big difference if needed. But for most kids, the picky eating you see is just a phase and can be managed with patience. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Textures, Tastes and Developmental Quirks Does your child gag at mashed potatoes but happily crunch on crackers? Prefer plain pasta over stew because “wet and lumpy” foods feel gross? You’re not imagining it – kids often have genuine texture sensitivities. Children can be picky due to how a food feels  in their mouth (smooth, lumpy, slimy, crunchy). Many 5- to 11-year-olds are still learning to handle mixed or unfamiliar textures. For example, a child might love crispy raw carrot sticks but refuse cooked carrots that turn soft, or they’ll eat chicken nuggets (uniform texture) but not a chicken soup (chunks and liquid mixed). These preferences are a normal part of development; kids’ senses are extra sensitive, and certain textures or strong flavors can easily overwhelm them. Vegetables are a common battleground. Ever notice how many kids say veggies taste “yucky” or bitter? Science backs this up: about 70% of children have a heightened sensitivity to bitterness, which makes foods like broccoli or spinach taste especially harsh to them . No wonder your little one isn’t enthusiastic about that plate of greens! The upside is that taste buds evolve, as children get older, their sensitivity can decrease and they may start to accept a broader range of flavors. In the meantime, you can help veggies go down easier by modifying how they’re served. For instance, pairing vegetables with a familiar dip or sauce can really help. One study found that offering a tasty dip (even something simple like ranch, hummus, or yogurt) encouraged bitter-sensitive kids to eat 80% more of their veggies . So, don’t hesitate to let your child dunk that carrot stick or steamed broccoli in a little sauce if it makes it more appealing! Real-life anecdote: One local mom shared that her 7-year-old daughter will devour crunchy biltong (dried meat) and raw cucumber slices, but she flat-out refuses creamed spinach because of the “mushy” feel. Another parent laughed about how his 8-year-old son loves pap and gravy but painstakingly picks out every piece of vegetable in a stew. These stories are common, kids often stick to textures they’re comfortable with and slowly warm up to new ones. It’s all part of them exploring food variation  in their own quirky way. Also remember that children are naturally a bit wary of new foods. In fact, experts say this wariness might be an evolutionary trick: once toddlers gain the ability to wander, nature “programs” them to be cautious about what they put in their mouths (a built-in safeguard against eating dangerous things). So if your child eyes new foods with suspicion, it’s not defiance aimed at you, it’s an instinct . With gentle exposure and time, that instinct will ease up. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Simple Strategies to Encourage New Foods (Without Pressure) So, how can we help our kids try new vegetables or textures without turning the table into a war zone ? Here are a few parent-tested, evidence-based strategies: Offer it again... and again:   Repeated gentle exposure is key. Research suggests it can take 8 to 15 tries  before a child accepts a new food . Parents often give up after 3 or 4 attempts, thinking “She’ll never eat this.” Don’t rush to that conclusion, keep offering small tastes of the new food periodically. One day, after seeing broccoli on the table many times, your child might surprise you by nibbling it. Patience pays off! Pair new with familiar: Avoid serving a brand-new food all by itself. Instead, offer at least one well-liked food alongside one “challenge” food at each meal . For example, put a few carrot sticks (new) on the plate with their beloved chicken strips (familiar). This way, your child doesn’t feel overwhelmed and knows there’s something they like available. Over time, their comfort around the new item increases just by seeing it often. Make food fun:   Sometimes presentation and interactivity can win a kid over. Cut veggies into funny shapes, create a smiley face on the plate, or give foods silly names (“X-ray vision carrots” or “dinosaur broccoli trees”). Offering a dip or topping can transform a food’s appeal - a little peanut butter on apple slices or cheese melted over broccoli might do the trick. As mentioned, dips are not “cheating” but a useful tool; even a low-fat dressing or ketchup can help hesitant kids get a taste . You can also try games like a taste test challenge (“Can you guess this food with your eyes closed?”) to make trying foods feel adventurous rather than scary. Involve your child: Kids are more likely to taste something new if they feel ownership  or curiosity about it. Involve them in grocery shopping (“Pick a new vegetable for us to cook this week”), gardening, or cooking. A child who helps wash and chop green beans or stirs the soup is investing interest in that food. They’ll feel proud and excited to taste “their” creation. In fact, letting kids participate in meal prep and planning is a proven way to reduce pickiness . Take a trip to the local Potchefstroom farmers’ market and let your child choose a veggie say, bright orange butternut squash – then come home and cook it together. They might be much braver about tasting it when they had a hand in making it. Set gentle limits (no forcing):   It’s important to encourage tasting without pressuring or bribing aggressively. One gentle strategy is the “ one bite rule ” or a tasting requirement for earning dessert, stated in a calm, upbeat tone. For example: “First, try a bite of each food on your plate, then  you can have ice cream.” If your child refuses, stay neutral, no yelling or coaxing, but calmly enforce the consequence (no dessert this time). The key is to make it matter-of-fact and not a punishment, just a routine expectation. Never force-feed or punish a child for not eating; this often backfires and builds negative associations with food . Instead, praise them when they do  try something (“I’m so proud you gave that pea a try!”), and if they don’t, simply offer it again another day. Watch the snacks and drinks:   A child who’s filled up on juice and crackers at 4pm won’t be keen to try dinner at 6pm. To improve appetites for new foods, limit grazing between meals. Aim for a consistent meal and snack schedule so that your kid comes to the table with a gentle hunger, not starving, but interested in eating . Experts advise leaving about 2 hours between a snack and the next meal . Also, go easy on giving milk or juice right before dinner (they can be quite filling). When children are a bit hungry, veggies and other new foods seem more appealing than when they’re already full. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Creating a Positive Mealtime Environment The atmosphere at the table can greatly influence a child’s willingness to explore foods. Strive to make family meals a positive, low-pressure environment that your child actually looks forward to. Here are some tips to build a good mealtime vibe: Eat together as a family whenever possible. Kids learn by watching you. If they see you enjoying a variety of foods (including veggies) with a smile, they’ll gradually become more open to tasting them too. Make mealtimes a pleasant family bonding time rather than a strict “food lecture” time. Chat about everyone’s day at school or work, tell jokes or stories, and keep the conversation upbeat and engaging. When the focus is on enjoying time together, kids form positive associations with meals . Even if your child isn’t eating a new food yet, they are watching and learning from the fact that the rest of the family is happily eating it. No separate “kids’ menu” at home. Within reason, serve the same meal for your child as the rest of the family (with minor tweaks if needed). If you’re having macaroni and vegetables with chicken, don’t cook a completely different nugget meal for your picky eater. Offering only the foods they prefer might seem like avoiding conflict, but it can accidentally reinforce pickiness  long-term . Instead, include at least one item you know they like on the same menu , but also let them see and smell the family foods. Over time, this normalizes a wider diet. (Of course, it’s fine to deconstruct meals a bit – for example, set aside plain pasta if your child won’t eat sauce, but overall they should be eating what the family eats.) Keep it calm and pressure-free. As hard as it is, try not to get into power struggles over food. Avoid forcing bites or showing anger if your child refuses something . Simply clear it away without comment and move on. You want your child to associate mealtime with positive feelings, not stress. If they sense that refusing food really pushes your buttons, they may do it more (kids are clever like that!). By staying cool, you take the drama  out of it. Set routines and limit distractions. Young children do best with a bit of structure. Try to have meals at around the same times each day so your child’s body clock knows when to be hungry . During meals, turn off the TV, put phones away, and focus on the family. A relaxed playlist or quiet background music is fine, but avoid anything that takes attention away from eating and interacting. Keep meal duration reasonable (kids tend to get what they need in the first 20 minutes or so) , no need to force a child to sit at the table for an hour. Short and pleasant is better than long and grumpy. Celebrate small victories. Did your son lick a carrot stick even if he didn’t actually chew and swallow it? Fantastic! Praise any tiny step toward trying new foods. Positive reinforcement and patience work far better than scolding. Some parents make a fun chart to put stickers for each new food tried, or do a silly “happy dance” together when the child discovers they like something new. Make your child feel proud of their curiosity. Over weeks and months, those small wins add up to real progress. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Encouragement for Potchefstroom Parents: This Phase Will Pass Picky eating can be frustrating, but take heart: you’re not alone, and it’s usually a passing phase. Studies show that by the time kids reach later childhood, most will have outgrown the extreme picky stage and expanded their diets. In one study, about half of the toddlers and preschoolers labeled “picky” grew out of it with time . The key is to keep offering variety, stay patient, and create a positive environment that gently nudges them toward trying new things. Remember, it’s called “food exploration” for a reason, your child is learning about different tastes and textures at their own pace. Today’s veggie-dodger might be tomorrow’s budding foodie! One day you may find your 10-year-old suddenly loves the very food they used to push away. By modeling healthy eating, respecting your child’s appetite, and encouraging (but not forcing) experimentation, you are doing exactly what you should to get through this phase. Finally, trust your parental instincts. If you ever feel your child’s food refusal is impacting their health (for example, poor growth or extreme restrictions), don’t hesitate to seek advice from a pediatrician. Otherwise, know that picky eating is a common childhood phase, challenging, yes, but manageable. With a dash of creativity, a spoonful of patience, and a whole lot of love, you can help your child gradually broaden their palate. So take a deep breath, keep the mealtimes light and fun, and hang in there. Before you know it, your little one will be asking for seconds of that vegetable dish you never imagined they’d eat. When Do Kids Grow Out of Picky Eating? Evidence & Age Ranges Picky eating is very common in early childhood, nearly all kids go through a picky phase at some point . Young children often assert independence by refusing foods or sticking to a few favorites. In fact, pediatric experts note that picky eating is developmentally normal from about age 2 to 4 . This behavior, sometimes called food neophobia , is thought to be an evolutionary safeguard: toddlers are naturally wary of new foods (especially bitter veggies) as they gain mobility, which may have helped protect them from eating harmful things . The result is that many toddlers and preschoolers will reject new foods  or insist on the same familiar meals, leaving parents worried about their child’s diet. The good news is that picky eating generally isn’t permanent. It “usually resolves with minimal or no intervention” as children grow . In other words, for most kids picky eating is “just a phase.”  Knowing this can help parents stay calm and patient during those challenging toddler dinner times. But when, exactly, do kids tend to grow out of it? Below we explore the typical age ranges and what research says about when children begin eating a wider variety of foods without significant resistance. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Ages and Stages: How Eating Habits Evolve Children’s eating behaviors change as they develop, and most will naturally broaden their diets over time. Research shows that picky eating tends to peak in the toddler and preschool years and improve thereafter . Here’s a look at how picky eating usually progresses through childhood: Toddlers (~1–3 years):   Food pickiness often peaks  during this stage. Multiple studies find the highest prevalence of picky eating around age 2–3. For example, a UK cohort reported about 15% of children being picky eaters at 3 years old  (the peak). Other research found that roughly 50% of parents rate their 19–24-month-olds as picky eaters . It’s common for toddlers to refuse vegetables or new foods and prefer a small handful of familiar items. This phase is stressful but normal for this age. Preschool (3 - 4 years):   Many children are still picky, but signs of improvement often begin. On average about 20–25% of 3-4-year-olds  remain strongly selective eaters . Parents might notice their child’s willingness to taste new foods slowly increasing by the end of this period. One study noted that between ages 2½ and 4½, the proportion of children described as picky drops to ~30% (lower than in toddlerhood). In other words, some children start outgrowing the worst picky habits by age 4–5. Early Primary School (5 - 7 years):   As children enter school age, many become more open to foods and the overall rate of pickiness declines. Research indicates that the incidence of new picky eating cases decreases by about half by age 6 compared to the toddler years . In one long-term study, the proportion of picky eaters fell to roughly 12–14% by age 5  (down from 15%+ at preschool age). Kindergarteners and 1st-graders often show more curiosity about food, especially as they see classmates eating a variety of lunches. Parents typically find that around this age, previous “no way” foods might get a second chance . Children may still have strong likes and dislikes, but their resistance to trying new foods tends to soften in the early school years. Later Childhood (8 - 11 years):   By mid-to-late elementary school, most kids have expanded their diets significantly compared to their toddler days. Studies show that at any given age in later childhood, roughly 13% (about 1 in 8) children are reported by parents to be consistently picky eaters . This means the majority  (7 out of 8 kids) are no longer intensely picky by the time they’re 8 - 11 years old. Many children in this stage begin to eat a wider variety of foods without major battles. They might still have a few foods they dislike or prefer meals prepared a certain way (e.g. no sauces touching, crusts cut off), but outright refusals become less frequent. Social factors can also encourage variety, for instance, trying a friend’s snack at school or wanting to eat what the family eats at braais and potluck gatherings. Overall, late childhood is often when parents breathe a sigh of relief as they see their once-finicky eater gradually becoming more adventurous with food. Adolescence (12+ years):   By the teen years, most  previously picky kids are much more willing to eat a diverse diet. Biological changes play a part: adolescents develop a greater tolerance for bitter flavors and often have a booming appetite during growth spurts . Peer influence also peaks; teens may try new foods when hanging out with friends or exploring fast-food menus. While a small number of children remain very selective eaters into the teens, experts note this is uncommon . One review found only a “small subgroup” of children whose picky eating persists into adolescence . In general, by high school age the vast majority of kids are no longer classified as picky eaters. (At that point, parents may be more concerned about how much  a teen eats, rather than how little!) Image : The Go-To Guy Creations What the Research Says: Do Kids Really Grow Out of It? Multiple research studies have examined picky eating over time, and their findings provide reassurance that most children do outgrow extreme pickiness: Many kids improve within a couple of years:   A longitudinal study following children from age 2 to 11 found that about 60% of picky eaters stopped being picky within 2 years . In that study, 40% of picky eaters had episodes lasting longer than two years, but the rest recovered more quickly. This means that if your 5-year-old is going through a picky phase now, there’s a good chance that by age 7 they’ll be past the worst of it. Over half of picky toddlers become more accepting eaters a few years later, regardless of exactly when the picky phase started . Prevalence drops as children age:   Large population studies (like the ALSPAC cohort in the UK) show picky eating is most prevalent in the under-5 crowd  and then declines. In one such study, about 15% of kids were picky at 3 years old, but only ~10 - 12% at 6 years old . Another analysis reported the incidence of picky eating peaks around age 2 (with 13 - 27% of toddlers described as picky) and then falls by roughly 50% by age 6 . These numbers reinforce that many children naturally broaden their food choices during the early school years. By middle childhood, far fewer kids are truly  picky eaters compared to the toddler/preschool stage. Some children take longer (and that’s okay):   It’s important to note that not every  picky youngster becomes a mini foodie by first grade. A subset of children remain picky eaters for longer, into later childhood. For instance, a recent study from University of Michigan found that children who were rated as “highly picky” at age 4 tended to still be picky at age 9 . Similarly, a twin study in the UK observed that food fussiness was a fairly stable trait from toddlerhood up to ~13 years , with only a slight decline after age 7 . These findings suggest that for some kids, picky eating can persist through the primary school years. However, even in these cases, there is usually gradual improvement, it’s a slow trajectory rather than an overnight change. And nearly all children, even the persistently picky, eventually see their tastes open up by adolescence or early adulthood. Truly lifelong pickiness is rare. Genetics and temperament play a role:   Research has begun to show that a child’s personality and genetics influence how long picky eating lasts. More emotionally sensitive or strong-willed kids might hold onto food aversions longer . A study in 2024 reported that genes explained about 70%  of the variation in food fussiness, and shared home environment had less effect after toddler years . In practical terms, this means some kids are simply wired to be more selective eaters, and they may need a bit more time and gentle encouragement to outgrow it. It’s not bad parenting, it’s just how some children are built. As one pediatric specialist put it, many picky eaters “came into the world with a brain that is just more rigid about trying new foods”. So if your child is taking a while to warm up to varied foods, don’t blame yourself. With patience and a positive approach, even these kids will make progress in time. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations A Reassuring Outlook for Parents in Potchefstroom For parents in Potchefstroom (and everywhere), the key takeaway is this: picky eating is usually a phase that will  pass. Most children begin to eat a wider variety of foods as they move through the primary school years. By around 7- 8 years old, you’ll likely notice your child is less combative about trying new foods than they were at 3 or 4. By 10 or 11, many formerly picky kids are discovering new favorites and even enjoying the same meals as the rest of the family. Scientific studies back this up, showing that the majority of picky eaters naturally grow out of it  with age . Only a small minority have persistent pickiness into the teens, and even those cases can improve with the right suppor t. Bottom line: if your little one currently survives on bread and peanut butter, don’t lose heart. Keep offering a range of healthy foods, model adventurous eating, and create pleasant, pressure-free mealtimes. Time is on your side.  As the years go by, children’s tastes mature and their curiosity grows. One day you’ll look up to see your child happily devouring a plate of veggies or a hearty hometown stew that they wouldn’t have touched a few years ago. Almost every parent of a now-grown child can share a story of how “Remember when he would only eat chips?”  eventually turned into “Can you believe she asks for seconds of cauliflower now?”   With a bit of patience and encouragement, your picky eater is very likely to outgrow their fussiness and develop a healthy, varied appetite in the years ahead . Take comfort in knowing that this phase is temporary, and you’re certainly not alone on the journey. Bon appétit, better days (and broader palates) are coming!

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