Explore community services with The Go-To Guy Potchefstroom. Your guide to everything Potchefstroom! for North-West, from North-West Welcome to The Go-To Guy, where we aim to provide you with the most comprehensive community page, news and services reference in North-West and surrounding areas. The Go-To Guy Services The Gazette The Gazette is an online newspaper dedicated to covering the National and Local News Property Services The Potchefstroom Property Page showcasing available properties, rentals, and real estate opportunities. Business Directory A broad range of services tailored to enhancing, maintaining, and facilitating daily living and home management. SmartStart Dedicated to automotive enthusiasts! Whether you're looking to buy a vehicle or a dealer aiming to sell their vehicle Job Boards The Potchefstroom Job Board is a dedicated platform for the Potchefstroom community. Ster Kinekor Potch Brings the latest new movies to town with great sound, crystal-clear screens, and comfortable theatres. Events Calendar The Events Page is the ultimate online calendar. Highlighting upcoming local events, festivals, and gatherings. Advertise Your Business Designed to seamlessly onboard local entrepreneurs in our area for greater exposure. Join our community. Things To Do Things to Do is your online guide to the vibrant activities. never miss out on the best the city has to offer. Community Chat Room Community Chat Room is your friendly neighborhood hub where residents can connect, share updates, and stay informed Entertainers Entertainers captivate with their talent, spanning from singers and dynamic bands to witty stand-up comedians Accommodation The Accommodation Page featuring a curated selection of lodgings, guesthouses and resorts Party Services/Venues This category contains services like: Decor and Costumes, Dj and Sound, Event Planning, Games and more Farming This category enterprises ranging from small-scale family farms to expansive agri-corporations Report Service Delivery Report any service delivery problems from your area, all enquiries will be sent to wards councillors in their area Walk With Us Walk with us as we tell the stories of our vibrant town, It's businesses Community Services The Community Service Page is a dedicated to community contacts and initiatives that matter to us all. Stroom Stories Get quick access to all our Stroom Stories streams in one place Contact Us Name Email Write a message Submit Thank You! - We will be in touch

Beauty and Health - MakeupPotchefstroomPRO Makeup Artist👩🏽‍🎨 •5yrs Experience🪄•5⭐️STAR Google Rating✅ •POTCHEFSTROOMBeats By DreamLashed PRO in Potchefstroom offers expert makeup services for weddings, events, and special occasions. Enhance your beauty with flawless, professional makeup artistry. Beauty and Health - Makeup Select City/Town Beats By DreamLashed City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 060-372-1376 060-372-1376 060-372-1376 View Business Detail Mirrored By Roche City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 066-206-7073 066-206-7073 066-206-7073 View Business Detail YOUnique Creations City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 082-525-1991 082-525-1991 082-525-1991 View Business Detail Makeup by Kuschke City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 071-750-7246 071-750-7246 071-750-7246 View Business Detail Clinically Contoured Potchefstroom City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 076-599-0224 076-599-0224 076-599-0224 View Business Detail Natalie Anne Beauty City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 082-437-4701 082-437-4701 082-437-4701 View Business Detail Améndoa City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 083-376-3476 083-376-3476 083-376-3476 View Business Detail OutLashed by Talita City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 063-193-3441 063-193-3441 063-193-3441 View Business Detail Valea Aesthetics City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 082-490-2541 082-490-2541 082-490-2541 View Business Detail GRWM Makeup Artistry City/Town Klerskdorp Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 083-731-9113 083-731-9113 083-731-9113 View Business Detail Melika Makeup City/Town Klerskdorp Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 082-886-5550 082-886-5550 082-886-5550 View Business Detail Lash orious City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Makeup Year Established: 2022 Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 067-703-0281 062-741-6303 062-741-6303 View Business Detail Load More

Beauty and Health - OptometristKlerskdorpAt Torga Optical, we offer professional eye care, quality eyewear, and personalised service. See better, look better , affordable vision solutions for the whole family.Torga Optical at Matlosana Mall offers expert eye tests, designer eyewear, contact lenses, and personalised vision care in Klerksdorp. Affordable, professional, and stylish optical solutions. Beauty and Health - Optometrist Select City/Town Torga Optical (Klerksdorp Matlosana) City/Town Klerskdorp Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-462-0722 N/A N/A View Business Detail Spec-Savers Parys City/Town Parys Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 056-811-3140 N/A N/A View Business Detail Alecia Steyn Optometrist City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-294-3241 N.A N.A View Business Detail Golden Vision Optometrists Klerksdorp City/Town Klerskdorp Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-468-7501 N/A N/A View Business Detail Dr RD van Wyk City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-294-3640 N/A N/A View Business Detail Labuschagne en Alberts Oogkundiges City/Town Klerskdorp Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-468-8903 N/A N/A View Business Detail Torga Optical City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-293-0380 N.A N.A View Business Detail Vision Works Optometrists City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-290-5410 N.A N.A View Business Detail Provision Optometrists City/Town Parys Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 056-811-5361 N/A N/A View Business Detail Van Graan Oogkundiges City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-294-7111 018-294-7111 018-294-7111 View Business Detail Dr W Malherbe Lenmed Mooimed City/Town Potchefstroom Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 018-880-0688 N/A N/A View Business Detail Dynamic Vision Ventersdorp City/Town Ventersdorp Verification Status Main Services: Beauty and Health - Optometrist Year Established: Telephone: Mobile WhatsApp Number: 064-652-1337 064-652-1337 064-652-1337 View Business Detail Load More

With the festive season fast approaching, the Vat Verniet Tafel is intensifying its efforts to create special moments for families in need. The current focus is on assembling comprehensive food hampers for parents and individual joy packages for children. The team emphasises that continued community support is crucial to making this day truly special. Immediate Needs: Items for Family Hampers The organisation is specifically calling for donations of essential goods to fill the food hampers for parents. These items represent basic necessities that can significantly alleviate the strain on struggling families: Mieliemeel (Maize Meal) Soap and Toothpaste (Toiletries) Canned Foods (Blikkieskos) Salt (Sout) Tea Cookies Pasta Soya Mince Any other basic necessities Immediate Needs: Joy Packages for Children For the younger members of the families, the focus is on creating packages that bring pure delight, fulfilling the dream of enabling children to "just be kids" without worry. Sweets and Treats (Lekkernye) Stationery (Skryfbehoeftes) Toys The ultimate vision is to create a day filled with games and laughter, where both children and their parents can be seen smiling, experiencing a moment of pure joy and relief. Potchefstroom's Heartfelt Response: Donations Already Received The spirit of giving in Potchefstroom has already been evident through various successful donation drives. The Vat Verniet Tafel recently executed a highly successful series of "Trolley Days,"  where volunteer teams stood at various supermarkets to fill shopping trolleys with community donations. During these events, which included a drive on Saturday, November 29th, teams were stationed at locations such as Pick 'n Pay Van der Hoffpark, Pick 'n Pay Canal Crossing, Mooirivier Junction Checkers, and Econo Foods. These days resulted in incredible collections of chips, toys, and essential food items. A video documenting the success of these Trolley Days is soon to be shared, serving as a powerful testament to the community's generosity. Facebook Video : https://www.facebook.com/reel/841845488546730 Additionally, the team has gratefully acknowledged the delivery of individual packets of sweets, financial contributions, and gifts dropped off directly at Mooirivier Beskerming. Every single contribution, big or small, has been met with sincere gratitude from the Vat Verniet Tafel team. Facebook Video : https://www.facebook.com/reel/1514519759892738 How to Contribute and Make a Difference The message from the Vat Verniet Tafel is clear: Every little bit of help makes a difference.  Those who wish to contribute to the hamper and package drive can drop off their donations at Mooirivier Beskerming . For any enquiries regarding donations or the project, community members are encouraged to contact 067 080 2757 . The Vat Verniet Tafel extends a massive thank you to Potch for its ongoing, loving support. #TheGoToGuy #VatVernietTafel #PotchCares #CommunityLove #HolidayHampers ✨💖🙏

The Potchefstroom Fire Protection Association had embarked on a major 800-hectare block burn project, a meticulously planned two-week operation aimed at clearing old grass and preparing fire breaks. Image: Trauma First Responder Chaplaincy The Unexpected Turn On October 7, 2025, what began as a routine day of burning and fire break preparation took a sudden, dangerous turn. As the day progressed, unexpected high winds whipped up, causing a section of the prepared fire break to reignite. The fire rapidly gathered strength and began moving quickly toward the farm's boundary. The Incident Commander (IC) and several firefighters responded promptly, arriving on the scene. Their swift, coordinated action managed to extinguish the flare-up quickly, minimising the immediate threat to the surrounding area. An Invisible Danger Following standard operating procedures, all response vehicles were instructed to operate strictly within the already burnt sections of land. However, the density of the dormant grass in these areas was significant, generating intense, unseen heat . This extreme heat caused a catastrophic failure: the fuel line beneath the IC's response vehicle melted, allowing diesel to drip onto the scorched ground. In a matter of moments, the dripping fuel ignited, and flames began to engulf the underside of the vehicle. The IC was completely unaware of the raging fire growing directly beneath him. Image: Trauma First Responder Chaplaincy The Heroic Intervention It took the alertness and quick thinking  of two firefighters to spot the danger. They immediately began spraying water underneath the vehicle to suppress the flames, alerting the IC to the immediate threat. By this time, the fire had already begun to damage the vehicle's exterior. Without hesitation, these two firefighters acted decisively. They opened the vehicle door and, pulling the IC to safety through the flames , rescued their colleague. All the while, they continued to spray water, ensuring the fire was fully extinguished and preventing further destruction. Thanks to their decisive and courageous actions, the vehicle sustained only minor damage, and, most importantly, the Incident Commander's life was saved. Watch the Facebook video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19tDYVdxAD/ The 2025 Bravery Award The professionalism, quick thinking, and willingness of these two firefighters to risk their own safety to protect a colleague and property are truly commendable. This heroic act perfectly exemplifies a dedication that goes above and beyond the call of duty. The Trauma First Responders Chaplaincy recognised this brave and courageous act, and proudly awarded them with the 2025 Bravery Award. #TheGoToGuy #BraveryAward2025 #FirefighterHeroes #BeyondTheCall #PotchefstroomFire 🔥👨‍🚒🏅🚨

The City of Matlosana  has officially initiated a monumental economic and energy transformation, announcing billions of rands in renewable energy investments set to establish it as a premier clean energy hub  in the North West Province. Following a comprehensive press conference hosted by the Local Economic Development (LED) Directorate, the municipality confirmed that construction on large-scale solar projects, marking the city's most substantial investment wave in over a decade, is anticipated to begin in 2026 . Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The press briefing, held on Monday, November 24, 2025, convened local media and a municipal delegation to articulate a clear message: Matlosana is actively positioning itself for economic renewal, aiming to be a competitive and investment-friendly city. 💡 A New Dawn: Projects Offer Lifeline to Underdevelopment The Executive Mayor underscored the vital role of the projects, describing them as the city's largest in recent memory, with their timing being crucial. Facing significant challenges, including high unemployment, declining industrial activity, and chronic underdevelopment, the solar program represents a strategic pivot. It is framed not just as an electricity generation initiative but as a comprehensive strategy for economic revitalisation  and enhanced investor confidence. The developments, while strategically located near established infrastructure in areas like Stilfontein, Khuma, Orkney, Kanana, Hartbeesfontein, and Tigane , are intended to provide benefits across all ten regions of Matlosana. 🤝 Key Partnerships Driving the Green Transition The municipality confirmed formal partnerships with four major renewable energy developers, forming one of the North West Province’s most significant renewable energy portfolios: Scatec Solar Mulilo Battery Energy Storage Project OPEG Solar Project Naos PV Project (SOLA Group) These initiatives integrate both solar photovoltaic (PV) plants  and battery energy storage systems (BESS) , designed to ensure a stable, efficient, and climate-resilient power supply for the region. 💼 Economic Impact: Job Creation and SMME Opportunities The combined investment is forecast to generate at least 2,000 jobs  during the construction and operational phases, with potential for further expansion. A central focus is on ensuring local procurement, making opportunities accessible to local SMMEs, cooperatives, suppliers, and service providers . Key economic advantages highlighted by the municipality include: Local employment opportunities across multiple project phases. Training and skills development programs in partnership with tertiary and skills development institutions. Increased revenue generation for the municipality. Strengthened investor confidence and long-term socio-economic development initiatives. ⚖️ Governance and Transparency: Correcting Past Mistakes To ensure equitable access and accountability, the municipality has committed to a transparent approach, establishing a Project Stakeholder Steering Committee . This committee will oversee the project rollout and will include representatives from: The Office of the Executive Mayor The Municipal Manager The LED Directorate Town Planning The Local Business Forum Ward councillors and community representatives The energy developers The committee’s mandate is to ensure proper communication and fairness, signaling a commitment to correcting past governance challenges and ensuring open information sharing with the public. 🚀 The Future: Matlosana Open for Sustainable Business The city has emphasized its dedication to streamlining administrative processes and removing investment bottlenecks to establish Matlosana as a prime destination for renewable energy  and green industrialisation. The expected outcomes of the solar projects include: The addition of 600 or more Megawatts  to Matlosana’s electricity grid. A reduction in load-shedding  pressures across the region. Support for cleaner, more sustainable energy production. Attracting new green investors into the North West Province. An Era of Innovation and Shared Prosperity Begins The press conference concluded by affirming that the City of Matlosana is entering a new chapter defined by innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity . The combined efforts of municipal teams, LED officials, business stakeholders, and development partners have culminated in a program designed to build a city that actively creates jobs, attracts essential investment, and delivers an enhanced quality of life for all its residents. #TheGoToGuy #MatlosanaSolar #CleanEnergyHub #NorthWestInvestment #EconomicRevitalisation 🌞🤝💰🚀