🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️ Volkies se fietsryers het weereens hul staal gewys tydens die Northwest Cycling Union-reeks wat by Grootfontein, Gauteng, plaasgevind het. Met ’n mengsel van podiumplekke en uitdagings, het hulle gewys waarom hulle deel is van Volkies se trots. Hier is hoe hulle gevaar het: Image: Volkies Potch Sub-junior Mans 🚴‍♂️ 🥉 Migael Jansen  het 'n uitstekende derde plek in die NW behaal en eindig 17de algeheel. ’n Fantastiese prestasie in 'n sterk veld. Jeug Mans 🚴‍♂️ 🥈 Lian Louw  het ’n silwer medalje vir die Noordwes verower met ’n algehele vierde plek. Sy konsistente vertoning het gewys dat hy 'n krag is om mee rekening te hou. 🚵‍♂️ Janco Stemmet  het sterk begin, maar moes vrede maak met ’n vyfde plek in die NW nadat meganiese probleme sy wedren beïnvloed het. Junior Mans 🚴‍♂️ 🥈 Josef Botha  het 'n tweede plek in die NW verower en eindig 15de algeheel. ’n Soliede vertoning van hierdie jong talent. 🚵‍♂️ Reon Grobler  het ongelukkig nie sy wedren kon klaarmaak nie weens meganiese probleme. ’n Groet aan Ons Volkies Fietsryers 🌟 Baie geluk aan elkeen van ons fietsryers wat aan die NW XCO Champs deelgeneem het. Julle het gewys dat harde werk en deursettingsvermoë altyd vrugte afwerp. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️ #volkiefietsry #volkietrots #JouTydIsNou #volkies2025

Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub  is celebrating an unforgettable weekend of rugby triumphs after their Women’s Team clinched the league title  in a commanding final performance. The championship victory capped off a Saturday that saw all three senior teams walk away with wins, a clean sweep of results that signals serious momentum for the club’s 2025 campaign. Image: Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub Women’s Team: Champions of 2025 In a historic moment for the club, the Potch Dorp Women’s Team , proudly sponsored by The Go-To Guy , secured their spot at the top of the log by defeating Welkom  21–10. From the first whistle, it was clear that this was a side playing with purpose, precision, and unity. The team showed composure under pressure and proved why they were one of the most consistent performers throughout the competition. 📸 The celebration photo tells the story: pride, power, and a shared dream fulfilled. 🏆 Champions 2025 , not just a title, but a testament to their effort. Senior Team Results – 17 May 2025 Women  21 – 10 Welkom   (Final – Champions) 2nd Team  27 – 7 Matlosana 1st Team  40 – 22 Matlosana After narrow losses and wins the previous week, both the First  and Second Teams  bounced back with determined wins over Matlosana. The First Team in particular put on a statement performance, scoring 40 points and controlling the pace of the match from the outset. Image: Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub Club Culture and Community Rising Beyond the scoreboard, the club continues to grow a strong and unified culture. Practice attendance is up. Community engagement is thriving. And performances like these continue to reflect the hard work being done on and off the field. More Than Rugby: The Story Behind the Scoreboard The success of the women's side is about more than lifting a trophy. It’s a story of a team that trained through the heat, played through bruises, and grew as a unit. Much of their journey was made possible through support from The Go-To Guy , whose sponsorship and community visibility possible. This win is not only for the squad, it’s for every persons who stood with them along the way. Onward With Confidence With the next fixtures just around the corner and league campaigns heating up, this weekend’s victories serve as both a milestone and a motivator. Potch Dorp has found its rhythm and every match from here on is a chance to keep the momentum alive. Stay Connected Want match-day news, interviews, and video highlights delivered straight to your phone?Join the Potchefstroom Dorp Rugby WhatsApp channel for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes stories. Click here for Channel Link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaUiSJO9sBIHOcq1No3X #TheGoToGuy #stroomstories #potchgazette #Potchefstroom #Champions2025 #WomensRugby #PotchDorpRugby #DorpTrots

The South African Gunners’ Association held a solemn national memorial service on Sunday, 18 May 2025, at the National Gunners Memorial in Potchefstroom, paying tribute to the country’s fallen artillery soldiers. Scores of veterans, serving military personnel, and families gathered to honor their sacrifice, with wreaths laid in remembrance of their contributions to South Africa’s freedom. The ceremony featured a military parade, a dignified two-minute silence for reflection, and the firing of an artillery salute, symbolizing both respect for the fallen and the enduring legacy of their service. National Gunners Memorial Historical Significance of the National Gunners Memorial (Est. 1952) The National Gunners Memorial in Potchefstroom has been a cornerstone of military remembrance in South Africa for over 70 years. It was unveiled on 10 May 1952 by the then Chief of Staff of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Christiaan “Matie” de Wet du Toit defenceweb.co.za , and was originally dedicated “to the glory of God and the memory of all Gunners who lost their lives in two World Wars, 1914–1918; 1939–1945” . The design of the memorial reflects its artillery heritage: three vintage World War I field guns and a World War II anti-aircraft gun flank a central stone monument, standing guard over the site . F rom its earliest days, the memorial has served as a gathering point for remembrance, the first annual commemoration service was held here in May 1953, drawing hundreds of gunners and family members in tribute gunners.org.za . Over the decades, the monument’s purpose has expanded to honor fallen gunners from all conflicts: after the 1970s border wars, for example, additional plaques were installed to inscribe the names of artillerymen who paid the supreme sacrifice, and new names have continued to be added with each era of service. Today, the National Gunners Memorial stands not only as a historic tribute to those lost in the World Wars, but as a living memorial bearing the names of all known South African gunners who died in the line of duty, a sacred roll of honour that grows as history unfolds. Highlights from the Memorial Service Ceremony   Wreaths adorn the National Gunners Memorial at Potchefstroom during the memorial service, a symbol of gratitude to the fallen.  The 2025 memorial service was marked by precise military pageantry and poignant tributes. An SANDF honor guard led a procession and parade onto the grounds, their boots and drums setting a respectful cadence. In a traditional wreath-laying ceremony, senior officers, veterans, and relatives stepped forward to place floral wreaths at the foot of the monument, each bloom a testament to a life lost in service southafricatoday.net . The assembled crowd then stood in reverent silence for two minutes, heads bowed under the late-morning sun as they remembered comrades no longer present southafricatoday.net . Finally, the stillness was broken by the thunderous report of a gun salute: an artillery detachment fired a volley of blank rounds that echoed across the parade ground. The crack of the guns served as a solemn salute to the fallen gunners, a ritual both honoring their sacrifice and resonating with the very military tradition the Gunners’ Association strives to preserve. National Gunners Memorial Brigadier General Mafune’s Tribute: “A Pledge to Those Who Sacrificed” One of the most moving moments of the service came during the keynote address by Brigadier General Lufuno Mafune, a senior SANDF artillery officer. Speaking to the gathered crowd of soldiers, veterans, and families, Mafune emphasized the enduring importance of remembering those who fought for the nation’s liberty and security. The freedoms South Africans enjoy today, he noted, were hard-won by the courage of men and women who answered the call of duty. “This memorial stands as a pledge to those who sacrificed when sacrifice was not fashionable,”  Brig Gen Mafune said, describing the monument as a perpetual commitment to honor those who served even in times when their service went unheralded southafricatoday.net . His words underscored the core message of the day: that the debt owed to fallen heroes is timeless. The audience listened in respectful silence as Mafune reminded all present that every name etched in the memorial’s stone represents a story of valor and selflessness. In pledging never to forget these sacrifices, the gathering affirmed the very pledge the Brigadier General so eloquently put into words. Honoring a Recent Fallen Gunner: Lance Bombardier Itumeleng Moreo This year’s memorial service carried special significance as it recognized the recent losses suffered by South Africa’s military in ongoing African peacekeeping operations. Lance Bombardier Itumeleng Macdonald Moreo, a 37-year-old artillery NCO from Mahikeng, was one of 14 South African National Defence Force members killed during fierce fighting against M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this year defenceweb.co.za . His death in that January 2025 battle, alongside thirteen comrades, reverberated through the SANDF and the Gunners’ Association alike. In recognition of his sacrifice and his service as a gunner, Moreo’s name will be inscribed on the National Gunners Memorial’s roll of honour, joining those of the fallen from previous generations gunners.org.za . This addition ensures that his valor, like that of the many gunners before him, is formally memorialized in the same hallowed space. As the ceremony proceeded, attendees were mindful that the legacy of bravery commemorated on the Potchefstroom memorial now extends to include this newest generation of soldiers who gave their lives far from home. For the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Lance Bombardier Moreo, seeing his name etched in stone stands as a solemn reminder that his sacrifice, too, will never be forgotten by the artillery fraternity or the nation he served. National Gunners Memorial The South African Gunners’ Association: Preserving Memory and Heritage Since 1945 The memorial service at Potchefstroom is the culmination of efforts by the South African Gunners’ Association, an organization that has devoted itself to honoring fallen gunners and upholding artillery heritage for nearly eight decades. Founded in 1945, in the closing months of World War II, by returning South African artillery veterans gunners.org.za , the Association was established to unite past and present gunners into a proud community of remembrance and support. According to its mission statement, the Gunners’ Association seeks to “promote Gunner traditions and preserve Gunner heritage,”  while also providing camaraderie and welfare support to gunners and their families. This mandate is evident not only in the annual National Gunners Memorial service, but in numerous other activities the Association organizes: from restoring historic artillery pieces and maintaining memorial sites, to hosting regional remembrance ceremonies and educating new generations about the sacrifices of their predecessors. Over the years, the Gunners’ Association has worked closely with the SANDF to ensure that memorials like the one in Potchefstroom are well kept and that the names of fallen artillerymen and -women are duly recorded and honored. By fostering fellowship among veterans and active-duty members of the artillery corps, the Association keeps alive the spirit of unity and dedication that these soldiers shared. Through these efforts, the legacy of South Africa’s gunners, their traditions, their service, and above all their sacrifice, continues to be preserved for posterity. Remembrance in a Time of Ongoing Conflict As Africa continues to grapple with armed conflicts and peacekeeping challenges, the commemorative service in Potchefstroom carries a profound contemporary relevance. The ceremony unfolded against the backdrop of current missions and skirmishes, from the volatile Great Lakes region, where South African peacekeepers like Moreo have been deployed, to other conflict zones on the continent. This year’s memorial service served as a poignant reminder that the sacrifices being honored are not only those of a distant past, but also of present-day battlefields. The reality was underscored by the recent losses in the DRC, which lent a somber immediacy to the day’s tributes. In an era when instability and insurgencies persist in parts of Africa, the pledge embodied by the National Gunners Memorial feels especially urgent and solemn. The gathering in Potchefstroom reaffirmed a national commitment: to remember the fallen, to cherish the peace for which they fought, and to support the men and women who continue to don the uniform in defense of that peace. Click on the button below for JB Marks Video: As the last notes of the South African national anthem drifted into the autumn air and attendees slowly dispersed, the towering memorial stood watch, its plaques reflecting both history and the present, a lasting symbol of gratitude and hope amid the uncertainties of a conflict-prone world. #TheGoToGuy #Potchefstroom #potchgazette #stroomstories #MilitaryHeritage #NationalPride #HonourAndDuty

🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉 Emmies se o/9B en o/8 spanne het Saterdag aan Laerskool Goudkop se sportdag deelgeneem. Dit was ’n dag vol opwinding, harde spel, en waardevolle lesse. Ons jong rugbyspelers het gewys wat in hulle steek en het met moed en deursettingsvermoë op die veld gespeel. Image: Laerskool M.L Fick Spanwerk en Sportmangees Dit was nie net oor wen of verloor nie, maar oor die manier waarop hulle gespeel het. Die Emmies het mekaar ondersteun, hul beste gegee en gewys dat sport ook gaan oor respek, spanwerk en goeie sportmangees. Image: Laerskool M.L Fick Trots op ons Emmies 💪 Baie geluk aan elke speler wat die Emmies verteenwoordig het. Julle het gewys dat dit nie net oor die telling gaan nie, maar oor trots, deursettingsvermoë en die vreugde van speel. Dankie aan die Ondersteuners ’n Groot dankie aan die ouers, afrigters en ondersteuners wat langs die veld was om ons spanne aan te moedig. Julle ondersteuning maak elke wedstryd spesiaal. 🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉 #EmmiesRugby #Sportdag #TrotsOpOnsJongSpelers

Inwoners van Potchefstroom word vriendelik versoek om kennis te neem van ’n beplande onderbreking van watervoorsiening  wat verskeie woonbuurte hierdie week sal raak. Die JB Marks Plaaslike Munisipaliteit  het aangekondig dat belangrike infrastruktuurwerk aan die Vyfhoek-reservoir toevoerlyn  gedoen gaan word, wat tydelike onderbrekings in die waterlewering sal veroorsaak. Wanneer en Waar? Begin:  Dinsdag, 20 Mei 2025 om 08:00 Einde:  Woensdag, 21 Mei 2025 om 18:00 Hierdie beplande onderbreking van 34 uur is nodig vir opgraderings en sal die volgende gebiede raak: Vyfhoek Baillie Park Tuscany Ridge Grimbreek Park Van der Hoff Park Die Land Waterberry Gedeeltes van Potchefstroom Sentraal Hoekom die Onderbreking Nodig is Die onderbreking is nodig om tegniese spanne toe te laat om: ’n nuwe 450mm OPVC-pyplyn  aan die pompstasie en reservoir te koppel. Die ou 400mm asbespyp  te vervang om ’n veiliger en meer betroubare stelsel te verseker. Hierdie werk is deel van voortdurende pogings om Potchefstroom se waterinfrastruktuur te moderniseer. Wat Inwoners Kan Doen Om die ongerief te beperk , word alle huishoudings en besighede in die geraakte gebiede vriendelik versoek om : Genoeg water op te gaar  voor die onderbreking. Water spaarsamig te gebruik  in die aanloop tot die stilstand. Waterafhanklike aktiwiteite voor of ná die onderbreking  te beplan. Ima ge: JB Marks Local Municipality Official-Page Residents of Potchefstroom are urged to take note of a planned water supply interruption  that will affect several neighborhoods this week. The JB Marks Local Municipality  has announced that essential maintenance work will be carried out on the Vyfhoek Reservoir Supply Line , leading to a temporary disruption in water services. When and Where? Start:  Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 08:00 End:  Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 18:00 This 34-hour planned interruption is crucial for infrastructure upgrades and will impact water supply in the following areas: Vyfhoek Baillie Park Tuscany Ridge Grimbreek Park Van der Hoff Park Die Land Waterberry Parts of Potchefstroom Central Why the Interruption is Necessary The scheduled shutdown will allow technical teams to: Connect a new 450mm OPVC pipeline  to the pump station and reservoir. Replace the aging 400mm asbestos pipe , ensuring a safer and more reliable supply system for the future. These upgrades are part of ongoing efforts to modernize and secure Potchefstroom's water infrastructure. What Residents Should Do To minimize inconvenience , the Municipality strongly encourages all affected households and businesses  to: Store enough water  ahead of the shutdown period. Use water sparingly  during the hours leading up to the outage. Ensure that water-dependent activities are planned around the scheduled interruption. #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #potchgazette #stroomstories #JBMarksNotice

Phew, what a jam-packed week it’s been here at The Go-To Guy! Week 20 saw us all over Potchefstroom – from muddy fields at NAMPO to rugby fields, streets, and community halls. We met inspiring people, heard tough stories, and shared a few small victories along the way. Let’s dive in! Image : The Go-To Guy Creations StroomStories: Conversations That Challenge and Inspire 14 May – Spiritual Talk Ep. 31 with Bennie Jonker This week, Pieter Conradie  sat down with Bennie Jonker  for an impactful Spiritual Talk  session on how a renewed mind starts with a renewed heart. It’s the kind of conversation that leaves you thinking, growing, and feeling a little more connected. SportStroom: Passion, Power, and Perseverance 12 May – Jukskei Pride with Willie Swart We celebrated Willie Swart , the only North West player selected for the Masters Jukskei tour team to Swakopmund, Namibia . A story of pride and dedication you definitely don’t want to miss. 14 May – Rugby & Business with Freddy Ngoza From Springbok loose forward to Luiperds coach and CEO of Phoenix Sports Group , Freddy Ngoza shared his journey through provincial, international, and now business arenas. His story is a lesson in resilience and vision. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Dream Team 1: Our Eyes in the Field 10 May – Potch Dorp Rugby Kicks Off It’s rugby season in Potch, and Potchefstroom Dorp Rugby Club  kicked off their A League campaign. We were there, from chatting with captain Marnus Venter , to hearing from Sticks , our Man of the Match. Expect more fire on the field in the games ahead. 12 May – Wiele-dag Fun with M.L. Fick Kekkel and Kraai Colour, laughter, and wheels everywhere – Wiele-dag 2025  at Hoër Volkskool was a blast. We took a spin through the day and already can’t wait for 2026. 13-15 May – NAMPO 2025 in Full Swing NAMPO fever hit, and our team was everywhere: Made by Mosaic  blew us away with handmade leather goods. ALGAR  reminded us why they’re a name farmers trust. We drooled over the John Deere 9RX 830  tractor – an absolute beast. Tap4Impact  showed us how one tap can bring hope to farming communities. Kress Powertools  flexed their muscle with some epic specials. 4x4 Mega World  made us dream of off-road adventures. Agri-Alert’s SpotBot  – clever tech keeping homes and farms safe. Inttrac Trading  showcased precision farming tools for modern agriculture. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Community Updates 12 May – Road Closures and Robberies Potch saw a few disruptions: Dr Govan Mbeki Drive intersection  closed for construction – avoid if you can. An armed robbery at River Walk Mall  shocked the community. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported. 13 May – Community in Crisis We were on the ground at Baillie Park , where the Janse van Rensburg family lost everything in a devastating house fire . Thankfully, all family members escaped unharmed. 15 May – N12 Closed for Safety Simulation Heads up! The N12 highway was closed for a safety exercise , in collaboration with Harmony Gold, SANRAL, and local emergency services. Special Happy Birthday A special shoutout to our dear friend, colleague, and brand-new mom Johané , who celebrated her 30th birthday  on 15 May! We hope your day was filled with love, laughter, and a few well-deserved spoils. From all of us at The Go-To Guy, we wish you a year ahead that’s as beautiful, strong, and full of joy as you are. Happy Birthday, Johané! Katryn Update Our little warrior, Katryn , keeps stealing hearts. Check out the latest update here: Katryn's Journey . The Go-To Guy Highlight. SportStroom with RCFA : Selmay Taylor and crew shared the art of martial arts, discipline, and empowerment. SportStroom with Gimmies Athletics Director : We unpacked the strategies behind Hoërskool Gimmies'  stellar athletics program. Small Victories : From celebrating Willie Swart’s selection to the smiles at Wiele-dag – these moments remind us why we do what we do. That’s Week 20 in a nutshell, Potch!From the dirt roads of NAMPO to the heartbeats of local rugby and the everyday heroes in our streets – our week was packed with the kind of stories that matter. Keep watching, keep reading, and keep supporting local. – The Go-To Guy Team

At an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting on 8 May 2025 at Lusaka Hall in the JB Marks Municipality, residents from Wards 4, 16, and 19 were shocked to discover hundreds of boxed solar water-heating systems occupying the entire hall space, forcing attendees to sit outside in the cold. These geysers, originally intended for installation in low-income households under a national programme, have instead gathered dust for years This revelation has prompted a renewed call by the Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus for urgent municipal accountability, including a full audit, installation progress report, and immediate action to deliver the long-delayed benefits to the intended recipients. The National Solar Water Heater Programme: A Brief Overview Launched in 2010, the National Solar Water Heater Programme (NSWHP) was designed to install five million solar geysers by 2030, with a particular focus on underserved, low-income communities. By reducing electricity usage in households, the initiative aimed to relieve pressure on the national power grid, lower municipal Eskom bills, and cut household energy costs while promoting environmental sustainability. By the 2018/2019 financial year, the Department of Energy had procured more than 87,000 units for distribution across 19 municipalities, including JB Marks. However, implementation challenges have meant that many of these geysers remain uninstalled. Delays, Storage, and Fruitless Expenditure In the case of JB Marks, several hundred solar water-heating units remain unused inside Lusaka Hall. Photographs from the scene show dusty cylindrical tanks, collapsed cardboard boxes marked “Glass Vacuum Tube,” and steel frames piled haphazardly, pointing to years of neglect. The situation has implications beyond inconvenience: exposure to dust, weather, or theft could render many units unusable, undermining their original purpose. Permanent security guards have been stationed at the hall since at least 2018 to protect the equipment, an added cost to the municipality. Nationally, storage costs for unused geysers have exceeded R300 million. DA’s Push for Action and Transparency In response to the ongoing inaction, the DA caucus in JB Marks has called on the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager to urgently investigate the matter and present a detailed report to the municipal council. Their requests include: An audit to verify the current stock and condition of all stored units; A report detailing how many geysers were installed, where, and by whom; A transparent installation schedule prioritizing indigent elderly households; Disciplinary or contractual action against those responsible for implementation delays; Engagement with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to release any remaining funds and support training for local installers. The DA Councilor also informed this publication that they had, in 2019, provide a list of beneficiaries and job candidates for the installation phase. They further stated that ward councillors in Ikageng agreed the programme should begin by serving the elderly. A detailed list of qualifying homes was submitted to municipal authorities that same year, but the process has remained stalled since. Environmental and Economic Impact at Stake Each solar geyser installed could significantly reduce a household's reliance on electricity, lowering monthly costs and contributing to the municipality’s broader climate commitments. The units are not only a means of social upliftment but are also essential tools in JB Marks’ energy-efficiency strategy. Without timely installation, these benefits are lost. Residents continue to rely on electricity, gas, or wood to heat water, incurring higher costs and reinforcing energy poverty. The discovery at Lusaka Hall is more than a logistical oversight, it highlights the broader inefficiencies that can derail well-intended public programmes. As winter grips Ikageng, questions grow louder: Why are geysers collecting dust while households go without hot water? Who will be held accountable for the delays? And how soon will action follow? Beyond the loss of essential energy-saving benefits, residents have voiced deep frustration over the long-term use of their local hall as a storage facility. Speaking to the DA caucus, they shared that Lusaka Hall, meant to serve as a vital community space, has been effectively out of use for years. Important events such as weddings, funerals, and community meetings could not be hosted at the venue due to the presence of the solar geysers, further limiting its role as a shared civic resource. For now, the community continues to wait, for warmth, for restored access to their hall, and for the fulfilment of promises tied to the solar geyser programme. All information and photos was provided by Johan Zerwick – DA Councillor Link to the DA Publication: https://nw.da.org.za/2025/05/unused-solar-geysers-collect-dust-in-lusaka-hall-while-households-suffer #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #stroomstories #potchgazette #SolarGeysers #LusakaHall

Honouring the Real Heroes of Healthcare On 12 May 2025, Lenmed Mooimed Private Hospital in Potchefstroom joined the global healthcare community in marking International Nurses Day with a celebration filled with gratitude, reflection, and deep appreciation. Now, just days later, on 16 May, the impact of that day still resonates throughout the corridors of the hospital. This year’s tribute served not only to thank the nurses for their unwavering service, but also to remind everyone just how vital and multifaceted their role truly is. Image: Lenmed Mooimed A Celebration of Strength and Compassion The event at Lenmed Mooimed was not just symbolic,it was heartfelt. The campaign asked the kind of questions that tug at one’s emotions: “Who would hold our loved one’s hand when we couldn’t?”  Nurses, as the hospital rightly highlighted, are the ones who provide comfort in chaos, calm in crisis, and hope when despair threatens to take over. Throughout the celebration, the message was clear, nurses are the silent strength behind every recovery. They are the ones who walk beside us during our most vulnerable moments, providing care that extends far beyond medical procedures. Whether celebrating a recovery or providing quiet comfort in darker times, they are always present. Nurses: The Core of Our Health System This year’s Nurses Day also reminded the community of the enormous responsibility nurses carry daily. At Lenmed Mooimed, these professionals sacrifice personal time and family moments to serve others. It’s a demanding calling that requires emotional strength, technical expertise, and unmatched dedication. Their impact goes far beyond hospital rooms. Nurses act as: Patient Advocates , standing up for the needs and rights of those in their care. Educators , empowering patients and families with the knowledge they need to heal and thrive. Coordinators , working closely with doctors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, holistic care. Community Champions , promoting health and wellness even beyond the hospital walls. This versatility makes them the heartbeat of any effective healthcare system . Image: Lenmed Mooimed Why the World Celebrates International Nurses Day Observed globally on 12 May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, International Nurses Day was established to recognise the immeasurable contributions of nurses. The 2025 theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies,”  reinforced the global call to invest in nursing as a way to build stronger, healthier communities. At Lenmed Mooimed, this message hit home. Nurses are not just caregivers; they are essential to the strength and sustainability of our healthcare system. Post-Celebration Reflections and Acknowledgements Nurses at Mooimed were praised not only for their professionalism but also for their humanity, for the small, often invisible acts of kindness that go unrecorded yet mean the world to patients and their families. “There are no words big enough to thank you for your small acts of kindness that often go unseen, for every patient that leaves our facility healed.” Image: Lenmed Mooimed A Legacy of Care As the world moves beyond the day of celebration, the legacy of International Nurses Day 2025 lives on in the hearts of the Lenmed Mooimed team. It served as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact nurses have, not just once a year, but every single day. Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but their influence is front and center in every life they touch. To the nurses of Lenmed Mooimed: Thank you for all that you do. You are, indeed, the heart of healing. Lenmed - MooiMed Private Hospital 018-293-0802 1 Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstro om Webbie Link: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/potchefstroom/lenmed---mooimed-private-hospital #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #potchgazette #stroomstories #NursesDay2025 #InternationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #NursesOfLenmed

Potchefstroom’s diverse neighborhoods offer something for everyone, from cozy family homes to modern apartments. The Go-To Guy’s Potchefstroom Property Board brings together Potchefstroom real estate  in one place: whether you’re searching for Potchefstroom property for sale  or houses to rent in Potchefstroom , The Go-To Guy Property Board covers both markets. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Families, investors, students, and professionals alike will find the board invaluable as they move to Potchefstroom . It’s a centralized marketplace for all the latest homes and rentals – updated nearly every day to ensure you’re seeing fresh, accurate listings. Why Potchefstroom Is a Great Place to Live and Invest Considering a move to Potchefstroom ? You’re in good company. Century 21 notes that Potchefstroom (fondly “Potch”) offers “affordable living, a range of property options, and a wealth of amenities.” Its strong schools, universities (like North-West University), and growing job market make the city popular with students, professionals, and families.  Potchefstroom remains a sought-after town thanks to its high quality of life, strong community, and continued demand for houses to rent and homes for sale. The city’s vibrant, lively atmosphere – from trendy restaurants to cultural events – ensures that living here is as enjoyable as it is practical. In short, Potchefstroom combines the affordability and space that families want with the amenities and energy that make real estate here a smart investment. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Introducing The Go-To Guy’s Property Board The Go-To Guy has built an easy-to-use Property Board  dedicated to Potchefstroom. This online platform lists all  available properties for sale and rent  in the area and can be accessed at the Property Board link .  Every property is verified: each listing comes with a “Verified Agency” badge (issued after The Go-To Guy’s checks) so you know you’re contacting a legitimate agent. The board offers a clean, mobile-first catalogue of listings, meaning you can browse effortlessly on any device.  You’ll find detailed photos, prices, and descriptions for each home, and quick “Click and Connect” buttons let you message agents or request callbacks instantly. With so much local support and the backing of a trusted community brand, our Property Board is the go-to source for Potchefstroom real estate  listings. Key Features of the Property Board All-in-one Listings:  Browse hundreds of listings for Potchefstroom property for sale  and rentals. From student flats to family houses, the board covers every neighborhood. Each agency’s inventory uploads instantly into the catalogue. Always Up-to-Date:  The board is refreshed almost daily, so you won’t waste time on outdated ads. This ensures you see the latest houses to rent in Potchefstroom  or new homes on the market. Intuitive Interface:  The site is designed for easy, frustration-free navigation. Filters and search tools let you hone in on exactly the right property quickly. Mobile-Friendly:  Over 85% of local users browse on phones, so we optimized the site for mobile. You can easily search listings on the go. Direct Connections:  Each listing has quick contact options. Use WhatsApp or email forms to connect with agents in one click. We even provide instant lead alerts if a property you like becomes available. Trusted Content:  Because every listing is vetted, you can feel confident in the accuracy of prices and details. Our platform’s focus on clear, user-friendly design and verified listings builds the trust families and investors need when exploring Potchefstroom real estate. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Community Engagement and Reach Our commitment to providing a comprehensive property platform is reflected in our active community engagement: Property Listings:  We consistently add new properties to our board, averaging [insert average number] new listings per week. Facebook Presence:  Our main Facebook page, The Go-To Guy , boasts a growing community of followers. Additionally, our dedicated Property Board Facebook Group  serves as a vibrant hub for property discussions and updates. Getting Started Ready to explore? Simply visit The Go-To Guy Property Board . You can search by suburb, price, number of bedrooms, and more. For example, find listings in family-friendly Baillie Park or near North-West University’s campus. If you’re planning a move to Potchefstroom , the board helps you compare options side-by-side. Each property page has all the info you need, and you can save or share favorites. Our team is also on hand to answer questions – just use the “Contact Agent” features on the site. Explore and Contact Agents The Go-To Guy’s Potchefstroom Property Board makes the local housing market easy to navigate. With fresh listings, a user-friendly interface, and complete transparency, we aim to take the stress out of finding your next home. We invite families, new residents, and investors to dive in: find your dream home or rental today. For the most current Potchefstroom listings, visit the Property Board at thegotoguy.co.za  and start your search.

With the Gimmie - Volkie Derby around the corner, the streets of Potchefstroom are about to get a proper spring clean—well, more like an autumn one. From 19–23 May 2025, the Potchefstroom Chamber of Commerce, PRO-POTCH, and Clean-Up Together JB Marks are rallying the troops for the #ProPotch Pre-Clash Clean-Up, E-waste, and Recycle Week. The Clean-Up Briefing Forget your average community tidy-up. The goal this time is ambitious: 3,000 bags of litter. That’s not just picking up after yourself, that’s picking up after half the town. Businesses, schools, families, churches, your gran, everyone’s invited to grab a bin bag and get cracking. And if you’re feeling left out, don’t worry. There's a second clean-up already planned for 29 September – 3 October 2025, conveniently aligned with Aardklop. Where to Start? You can choose your own adventure-err, area, to clean. Got a favourite dodgy-looking intersection or messy pavement near your work, flat or hangout spot? Clean that up. It all counts. To get involved, you can collect free garbage bags from any of these helpful spots: Feisty Communications, 33 Klinkenberg Street Entrutech, 13 Palmiet Street Engen Mooirivier Junction Engen Bult Garage And once you're done scrubbing your corner of the city, take those before-and-after pics and post them with the hashtag #ProPotchCleanUp. Flex your cleanup game. What About E-Waste? Still hoarding that dead printer from varsity? Maybe a drawer full of prehistoric Nokias? Now’s the time to let go. Entrutech at 13 Palmiet Street is accepting electronic waste. Some devices will be repurposed and donated, others recycled. No judgement. Who’s Pitching In? A bunch of companies have already pledged to take charge of cleaning up specific entry points into Potch. But there’s still room for more. Whether you're a business, a resident, or just someone with a conscience, you’re encouraged to tidy up wherever you live, work or loiter. Want In? It’s all happening here: Date: 19–23 May 2025 Location: Potchefstroom Venue: Basically, the entire city Cost: Free (just your time and maybe your back) Sign Up Here: 👉 Google Forms Registration Need More Info? 📞 Tel/WhatsApp: 071 608 8775 📧 Email: info@potchsakekamer.co.za 🌐 Website: potchsakekamer.co.za 📘 Facebook: Potch Sakekamer Whether you're in it for the recycling, the e-waste, or just to feel better about your carbon footprint, bring your gloves, bring a mate, and maybe bring a cold drink. Let’s get Potch looking lekker.

A Night of Gutsy Guitars and Cold Beers at The Texas Bar Potchefstroom’s no-nonsense rock venue, The Texas Bar, is lining up a live music event on Friday, 30 May 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a proper jol. On the bill: the proudly South African rock outfit Broke N Free, joined by the talented Zoe Venter, ready to crank up the amps and shake the dust off 82 Steve Biko Street. Event Details Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Time: 8PM Venue: The Texas Bar, 82 Steve Biko St, Potchefstroom Entry: Free (Yes, really. Not even a cover charge.) Drink Specials: Confirmed. Also cheeky waitresses and cold brews, just in case you needed extra motivation. Who Are Broke N Free? They’re not just a band, they’re a South African rock explosion with equal parts heart and grit. Expect a show loaded with passion, a pinch of elegance, and a full helping of head-banging rock and roll. These okes and their instruments mean business, and they’re not here to play soft. And just to sweeten the deal, Zoe Venter is adding her vocal power to the night, guaranteeing a proper mix of melody and muscle. About The Texas Bar Open since August 2015, The Texas Bar has been flying the rock and roll flag high in Potch. Known for its massive burgers, big beers and even bigger sound, this spot has become a bit of a haven for musicians and fans alike. Whether you’re here for the music, the meat, or to place your Big 5 Specials order, you’ll find the vibe is as loud as the amps. Forget the glitz, forget the velvet ropes, this is a proper rock venue for real people who want to listen to loud music and maybe spill some beer in the process. If your idea of a good Friday night involves live guitars, a drum beat that could wake the dead, and a bar that doesn’t judge you for wearing black denim, then jot this one down. Broke N Free and Zoe Venter are pulling into Potch, and The Texas Bar is ready for the noise. Just bring yourself, entry’s on the house.

Potchefstroom het die week ingelei met 'n golf van gebeure wat die breë spektrum van dorpslewe reflekteer, van sport en onderwys tot hartroerende voorvalle en wetgewende veranderinge. Ons bring jou ’n uitgawe gevul met hoop, herbou, rekordbrekers en gemeenskapsamewerking. Terwyl beurtkrag en padsluitings inwoners se geduld beproef het, het jong en oud steeds opgestaan en gewys waarom Potch bekendstaan vir sy veerkragtigheid. Nuusgesprek Nuwe Verkeerswette Rol Binnekort In Vanaf Julie 2025 sal drastiese nuwe padverkeersregulasies in Suid-Afrika van krag wees. Hierdie sluit in verlaagde spoedgrense, nul-verdraagsaamheid teenoor alkoholgebruik agter die stuur en strengere handhawing van verkeersreëls. Die doel: om jaarliks duisende lewens te red en die R300 miljard ekonomiese impak van padongelukke te verminder. Kreatiwiteit op Wiele: M.L. Fick Wieledag Die tweede jaarlikse Wieledag van M.L. Fick Kekkel en Kraai Kleuterskool het plaasgevind op die gronde van Hoër Volkskool. Kleurvolle kostuums, kreatiewe fietse en blink ogies het die oggend omtower in ’n fees van kinderlike vreugde, volgepak met gemeenskapsgees en pret. Afrikaner Vlugtelinge Hervestig in VSA Ongeveer 60 Afrikaner vlugtelinge het op 1 Mei 2025 in die VSA aangekom onder 'n staatsondersteunde program. Hierdie families is oor tien deelstate versprei en die aankoms het nasionale en internasionale reaksie uitgelok, veral rondom kwessies van veiligheid, erkenning en identiteit. Huisbrand in Bailliepark Laat Gesin Sonder Besittings 'n Geweldige brand het 'n huis in Gabrustraat, Bailliepark vernietig. Die Janse van Rensburg-gesin het gelukkig ongedeerd ontsnap, maar al hul besittings is verlore. Eskom Herstel Fase 2 Beurtkrag Beurtkragfase 2 is ingestel van 14 tot 16 Mei 2025 tydens spitsure (16:00-22:00) weens generasiebeperkings. Inwoners word versoek om elektrisiteitsverbruik te beperk waar moontlik. N12 Padsluiting vir Veiligheidsoefening Die N12 buite Potchefstroom is op 15 Mei tussen 09:00 en 14:00 gesluit vir 'n grootskaalse veiligheidsoefening wat instellings soos Harmony Gold en SANRAL betrek het. NAMPO 2025 Die Go-To Guy-span het NAMPO 2025 besoek en eerstehands die jongste landboutendense, tegnologie en plaasgasvryheid beleef. NAMPO trek jaarliks meer as 80 000 besoekers en is ’n kerngeleentheid op die landboukalender. Image: The Go-To Guy Om die volledige stories en nog meer te lees ,kliek op die skakel:   https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/potch-gazette/categories/news-talk Sportpraatjies Dorp Rugby Skop Liga Sterk Af Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub het hul 2025-seisoen afgeskop met vasberadenheid. Die vrouespan het hul semi-finaal teen Ikageng gewen (18–10), terwyl ander spanne gemengde resultate gehad het. Die klub wys groei, gees en ’n sterk gemeenskapsbasis. Internasionale Rugby: 2025 Skedule Vol Geleenthede 2025 bied 'n propvol internasionale rugbykalender, insluitend die British & Irish Lions se toer na Australië en die Rugbykampioenskap. Die Springbokke se wedstryde beloof om ikonies te wees. SA Spog met Goue Reekse by Wêreldaflos Suid-Afrika het twee goud- en een bronsmedalje gewen by die Wêreld Atletiek Aflosse in China. Hul prestasies het ’n nasionale rekord opgelewer en kwalifikasie vir Tokio se Wêreldkampioenskappe verseker. Image: The Go-To Guy Om die volledige stories en nog meer te lees ,kliek op die skakel:   https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/potch-gazette/categories/sport-talk     Raadshoekie Kragonderbreking ná Substasie-fout ’n Kritieke fout by die Alpha-substasie het tot ’n noodingryping gelei. Herstelwerk is suksesvol uitgevoer om groter infrastruktuurskade te voorkom. Wyke 6–10 WhatsApp-inligtingsgroepe Aktief Inwoners van hierdie wyke word aangemoedig om aan te sluit by hul onderskeie WhatsApp-groepe vir intydse diensleweringsnuus en gemeenskapskakeling. Om die volledige stories en nog meer te lees ,kliek op die skakel:   https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/potch-gazette/categories/jb-marks-service-delivery Gemeenskapsfokus Bailliepark Huisbrand: Gemeenskap Word Opgeroep tot Aksie Na die verwoestende brand wat ’n gesin se huis vernietig het, word inwoners versoek om hulp te verleen. Hierdie is 'n kans vir Potchefstroom om sy empatie en praktiese ondersteuning te wys. Image: The Go-To Guy Om die volledige storie en nog meer te lees ,kliek op die skakel: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/potch-gazette/categories/community-charity StroomStories Weeklikse Terugblik Maandag – SportStroom: Willie Swart se Jukskei-legende 'n Reis van plaaslike speler tot SA Meester, met insig in die sport se tradisie en toekoms. Lees volgende storie hier: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/post/sportstroom-willie-swart-from-small-town-beginnings-to-international-jukskei-master Woensdag – Spiritual Talk: 'n Vernuwe Verstand Pieter en Bennie bespreek hoe geestelike transformasie begin met ’n vernuwe hart volgens Romeine 12:2. Lees volgende storie hier: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/post/spiritual-talk-ep-31-n-vernuwe-verstand-skep-uit-n-vernuwe-hart Woensdag – SportStroom: Freddy Ngoza Gesels Rugby-ontwikkeling ’n Kragtige gesprek oor hoe gemeenskapsport strukture gebou kan word met visie en volgehoue passie. Lees volgende storie hier: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/post/sportstroom-with-freddy-ngoza-rebuilding-rugby-from-the-ground-up Image: The Go-To Guy Potchefstroom se mense wys week na week dat veerkragtigheid, vrygewigheid en visie die ruggraat van ons gemeenskap is. Of dit 'n huisbrand of 'n afloswedloop is, ons staan saam. Dankie dat jy Potch Weeklikse Pols  lees, ons sien jou volgende week terug met nog plaaslike nuus, sportstories en inspirasie wat nie altyd die hoofopskrifte haal nie, maar altyd saak maak. #TheGoToGuy   #potchefstroom   #potchgazette   #stroomstories   #newstalk

Die tweede Simfoniese Orrelfees tref weer Ventersdorp op Saterdag, 17 Mei 2025, en hierdie keer beloof dit ’n musikale kombinasie van orrel en simfonieorkes wat jou ore sal laat tuit (op ’n goeie manier). Waar en wanneer? Die fees vind plaas by die NG Kerk Ventersdorp, op die hoek van Voortrekker- en Van Riebeeckstraat. Dinge skop af om 13:00 en kaartjies kos net R100 per persoon. Dis bekostigbaar genoeg om jou tannie én jou buurman saam te bring. Kaartjies kan bespreek word deur te bel na 018-264-2807. Wie’s op die verhoog? Dié konsert is ’n samewerking tussen die Noord-Wes Musikon Simfonieorkes, NG Kerk Ventersdorp en die ATKV. Bekroonde orreliste Wimpie Grobelaar, Annalise Pretorius, Edith Ingwersen en Johann Barnard span kragte saam met die simfonieorkes vir ’n power line-up wat werklik iets spesiaal beloof. Wat om te verwag? Dis nie net kerk-orrel en psalms nie, verwag iets baie meer epies. Van Bach se “Wachet Auf” tot Hans Zimmer se “Interstellar”, die program bestaan uit ’n mengsel van klassieke gewig en moderne flair. Die orkes en orrel se samewerking bring daai groot klank wat jou bors laat vibreer en jou ’n bietjie wil laat huil, of net hoendervleis gee. Bonus: Verversings en pryse Na die konsert is daar ligte verversings in die kerksaal. Dis nie net vir die honger maag nie, dis ook ’n kans om saam te gesels oor wat jy net gehoor het en dalk te debateer of Zimmer of Bach wen. En net om dinge interessant te maak: jou kaartjie gee jou ook toegang tot ’n geluks trekking vir ’n midweek-wegbreek by die ATKV Buffelspoort Vakansieoord. Nie sleg vir ’n honderd rand nie. Hoe om te bespreek? Dis maklik. Skakel 018-264-2807 vir kaartjies. Die Orrelfees is ’n kans om iets besonders in Ventersdorp te beleef, nie net vir klassieke musiek buffs nie, maar vir enige iemand wat lus is vir iets anders as net rugby en braai. Kom luister en kyk hoe klank jou binneste kan laat bewe.

👏🏑👏🏑👏🏑👏🏑👏🏑 Gimmies se hokkiespanne het die naweek sterk te staan gekom teen Hoërskool Lichtenburg en het met trots en vaardigheid gespeel. Dit was ’n naweek gevul met opwinding, goeie dissipline, en uitstekende sportmangees. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Die Uitslae Spreek van Sukses Seuns: o.16A: 🥇 10 - 0 1ste span: 🥇 3 - 0 Dogters: o.14A: 🥇 3 - 0 o.14B: 🥇 3 - 0 o.15A: 🥇 3 - 0 o.15B: 🥇 2 - 0 o.16A: 🥇 3 - 0 o.16B: 🥇 3 - 1 1ste span: 🥇 4 - 1 2de span: 🤝 0 - 0 Goeie Dissipline en Spanwerk Dit is nie net die oorwinnings wat tel nie, maar ook die wyse waarop dit behaal is. Gimmies se spelers het met respek, dissipline en deursettingsvermoë gespeel – kenmerke wat hulle ware ambassadeurs vir hul skool maak. Trots op ons Hokkiespelers Baie geluk aan al ons hokkiespelers en afrigters! Julle het gewys wat dit beteken om ’n Gimmie te wees – om hard te werk, met trots te speel en altyd julle beste te gee.  👏🏑👏🏑👏🏑👏🏑👏🏑 #GimmieHokkie #GimmieTrots #GimmieSport #GimmieToekoms

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 Janco Esterhuysen, een van ons Graad 2-leerders en ‘n Boogskiet Cubs-lid, het almal hierdie naweek verstom met sy ongelooflike prestasie in boogskiet. Janco, wat aan Perthes-siekte ly, skiet nou vanuit sy rolstoe, maar dit keer hom glad nie! Image: Laerskool Baillie Park Sy Uitsonderlike Prestasie Janco het sy persoonlike beste in Bullseye van 89 na 187 verbeter en ook ’n indrukwekkende telling van 165 in 3D behaal. Hy het ’n silwer medalje in die Graad 2-seunskategorie gewen, wat sy harde werk en deursettingsvermoë bekroon het. Wat is Perthes-siekte? Perthes-siekte is ’n seldsame toestand wat die heupgewrig beïnvloed. Maar Janco wys vir ons dat ’n diagnose nie jou drome hoef te keer nie. Sy positiwiteit en vasberadenheid is ’n inspirasie vir almal. Boogskiet is Vir Almal Janco se storie wys dat boogskiet ’n sport is vir almal. Dit gaan nie net oor tellings nie, maar oor selfvertroue, vasberadenheid en die wil om aan te hou, ongeag uitdagings. Ons is Trots op Jou, Janco! Janco, jy het ons harte gewen met jou moed en toewyding. Ons is ongelooflik trots op jou en weet dat jy nog baie hoogtes sal bereik! 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 #BailliesTrots #BoogskietIsVirAlmal #PerthesSiekte #Inspirasie #CubsPresteer

Die Ratau Konica Minolta Gholfdag is terug vir sy 13de ronde, en dié keer beloof dit weer om 'n lekker dag op die groen te wees. Die aksie skop af op 6 Junie 2025 by die bekende Klerksdorp Gholfbaan, met 'n shotgun begin om presies 11:00. Wat Gebeur Op Die Dag? Hierdie is nie net enige gholfdag nie, dis ’n Better Ball Scramble Drive, wat beteken daar’s teamwork betrokke. Spelers word in pare ingedeel en speel die beste bal van die twee. Maklik, maar steeds 'n challenge. Daar’s pryse vir alle spelers, ja, jy’t reg gelees, almal loop met iets weg. Die baanborg vir die dag is Hinterland, en by die halfway house hou Supreme Chicken jou maag vol terwyl jy wag vir jou volgende tee-off. Belangrike Inligting Datum: 6 Junie 2025 Tyd: Shotgun begin om 11:00 Plek: Klerksdorp Gholfbaan, Neserhof, Klerksdorp Koste: R1 000 per 4-bal Kontakpersoon: Frikkie Martin 081-369-7341 As jy belangstel om in te skryf of meer wil weet, kontak gerus vir Frikkie via WhatsApp of bel hom direk. Die man’s nommer is omtrent orals. En Wat Van Die Reën? Soos almal weet, die weer speel nie altyd saam nie. ’n Vorige poging is afgekeur weens reën, die hemel het besluit ons moet maar eers werk toe gaan daai dag. Maar nou is dit weer op die kalender, selfde plek, selfde tyd, en gelukkig net ’n nuwe datum. En Wat Van Die Nie-Golfers? Selfs al het jy nog nooit ’n gholfstok vasgehou nie, moenie worry nie. Daar’s ’n spesiale "Non golfers"-afdeling wat op putt-putt vlak is, maar steeds op 'n 14de af gespeel word. So jy’s welkom, ongeag jou handicap (of gebrek daaraan). Dis nie net 'n sportdag nie, dis ’n kans om bande te bou, nuwe mense te ontmoet, en natuurlik, om vir ’n slag uit die kantoor te ontsnap. En met al die borge en pryse, kan niemand kla nie. Kom speel, kom kuier, en bring sommer jou beste swing saam. Vir navrae, inskrywings en alles tussenin, Frikkie Martin’s jou man: 📞 081-369-7341 Sien jou op die baan!

Each year, the small town of Bothaville in the Free State transforms into the epicentre of South Africa’s agricultural innovation and networking hub, the NAMPO Harvest Day . This premier event, hosted by Grain SA , attracts over 80,000 visitors annually, showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technology, local craftsmanship, and global farming trends. NAMPO 2025  was no different, and this time, The Go-To Guy team  took to the grounds to bring their audience a glimpse of what’s hot and happening on the plaas. Image: The Go-To Guy Photo This year’s show was particularly momentous with the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa , making an appearance on opening day, the same day The Go-To Guy team visited. Although they missed catching footage of the President, the energy of the event was undeniable, and the exhibitions told their own compelling stories. From Tractors to Tap4Impact: A Tour of Ingenuity Handcrafted Heritage – Made by Mosaic In Hopefield Hall , The Go-To Guy crew discovered Made by Mosaic , a Potchefstroom-based business showcasing their 100% locally made leather products . Stylish, functional, and imbued with purpose, these handcrafted items highlighted the fusion of rural craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit. Powerful Machinery – John Deere 9RX 830 At the John Deere  exhibition, the massive 9RX 830 tractor  turned heads. Engineered for modern farming demands, this machine represents power, precision, and performance . Its commanding presence and advanced technology signal where agriculture is heading, smarter and stronger. Image: The Go-To Guy Photo Livestock Solutions – ALGAR’s Trusted Gear Veteran supplier ALGAR  impressed with their high-quality livestock handling equipment . The brand is known among farmers for solutions that prioritize both animal welfare and farmer ease , a testament to practical innovation in the sector. Giving Back – Tap4Impact Initiative The Tap4Impact  exhibit revealed a creative, tech-savvy way to give back to farming communities. With just one digital tap, visitors could contribute to meaningful change, a standout example of agriculture meeting social innovation . Image: The Go-To Guy Photo Tools, Trucks & Tech: The Must-See Exhibits Power That Lasts – Kress Powertools x ACDC For those on the hunt for top-tier equipment, Kress Powertools  in collaboration with ACDC  was a must-see. Their focus? Reliability and strength , whether you're fixing a fence on the farm or crafting in the workshop. Dream Rigs – 4x4 Mega World Off-road enthusiasts found their haven at 4x4 Mega World , where standard bakkies are transformed into rugged adventure machines . From custom bumpers to heavy-duty roof racks, this stall offered everything to turn a pickup into a legend. Image: The Go-To Guy Photo Farm-Safe Future – SpotBot by Agri-Alert At the Agri-Alert hall , the team discovered SpotBot , a smart farm security solution . With real-time monitoring and rapid alerts, SpotBot ensures farmers can protect their property whether they’re out in the field or back in town. Precision in Action – Inttrac Trading Inttrac Trading  showcased a diverse lineup of agricultural machinery , including: Feed mixers Strautmann spreaders Planters and maize headers by Vence Tudo Niubo bush cutters Grain handling sifters Seed treatment units Their solutions embody what today’s farmers demand, accuracy, durability, and efficiency. Image: The Go-To Guy Photo Spotlight on Vehicle Innovation – Ford Pro™ Converter Program One of the standout announcements this year came from Ford South Africa , which launched its Ford Pro™ Convertor Program  at NAMPO 2025. This game-changing initiative  aims to support high-quality vehicle conversions  for the commercial sector. It empowers approved local converters  to modify popular Ford models, such as the Ranger bakkie , Everest SUV , and Transit van , for specialized applications, all while maintaining Ford’s stringent standards and preserving vehicle warranty coverage . From mobile clinics to on-farm utility builds, this program provides a powerful new platform for business-ready customisation. Read the full story here: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/post/ford-pro-convertor-program-launch-and-impact-in-south-africa Image: The Go-To Guy Photo NAMPO’s Bigger Picture: Why It Matters NAMPO is more than an agricultural show, it’s a pulse check on the nation’s food security, innovation, and resilience . It provides a space where global trends meet local talent, where policymakers walk alongside small-scale farmers, and where technology, tradition, and transformation converge . Image: The Go-To Guy Photo More Than Just a Show NAMPO 2025 reminded us all of the incredible scope and potential within South Africa’s agricultural sector. From futuristic tractors and handcrafted leather to digital giving platforms and security solutions, the variety and innovation on display were nothing short of inspiring. The Go-To Guy  team captured just a few glimpses, but every stall, interaction, and dusty boot told a story worth celebrating. If you missed it this year, make sure you mark your calendar for 2026. 🔁 Catch all our NAMPO 2025 videos on our social platforms and let us know which exhibit you enjoyed most! The Go-To Guy Photo Gallery #TheGoToGuy #StroomStories #Potchefstroom #PotchGazette #Nampo2025 #LandbouToerusting #BoerSlim #PresisieBoerdery #NampoSkou #ModernBoer

🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐 Vandag is ’n spesiale dag vir PCS- Potchefstroom Central School mini-netbal meisies! Hulle het die kans om teen ander skole in Potchefstroom mee te ding en hulle vaardighede op die baan te wys. Vir hierdie jong atlete gaan dit nie net oor wen nie, maar oor spanwerk, selfvertroue bou, en om net lekker te speel. Image:PCS-Potchefstroom Central School Wat Maak Mini-Netbal Spesiaal? Mini-netbal is nie net ’n sport nie – dit is ’n kans vir jong meisies om nuwe vriende te maak, selfvertroue op te bou, en die basiese beginsels van die spel te leer. Dit is die begin van hulle netbalreis, en elke wedstryd is ’n kans om te groei. Sterkte aan ons Mini-Netbalspan! 💪 Aan al ons mini-netbalmeisies – onthou, dit gaan nie net oor die tellings nie. Geniet elke oomblik, wees goeie sportvroue, en gee jou beste op die baan. Maak ons trots! ’n Dankie aan die Ondersteuners Aan die ouers, afrigters en ondersteuners – julle is die ruggraat van hierdie span. Julle aanmoediging en ondersteuning maak elke wedstryd spesiaal vir hierdie jong spelers. 🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐 #mininetball #netball #PCS-PotchefstroomCentralSchool #TheGoToGuy

🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜 Volkies se Graad 10-12 landbouleerders het hierdie week die voorreg gehad om Nampo, Suid-Afrika se grootste landbouskou, te besoek. Dit was nie net ’n uitstappie nie, maar ’n waardevolle leergeleentheid waar die leerders kon sien hoe die teorie in die klaskamer prakties toegepas word. Image: Volkies Potch Wat het die Leerders by Nampo Beleef? 🌾 Uitstallings van die nuutste landboutoerusting en tegnologie. 🐄 Demonstrasies oor veeboerdery en gewasverbouing. 🌱 Gesprekke met kenners oor volhoubare landboupraktyke. 🚜 Praktiese voorbeelde van moderne boerderytegnieke. Hoekom is sulke Uitsstappies Belangrik? Sulke uitstappies gee leerders die kans om hulle kennis uit te brei en om met kundiges in die bedryf te gesels. Dit bou selfvertroue, gee hulle ’n breër perspektief op die landbousektor, en motiveer hulle om in die toekoms ‘n verskil te maak. Dankie aan die Onderwysers en Organiseerders ‘n Groot dankie aan die onderwysers wat hierdie besoek moontlik gemaak het. Julle leiding en ondersteuning maak dit moontlik vir leerders om waardevolle ervarings te hê wat hulle nooit sal vergeet nie. 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜 #volkielandbou #volkies2025 #Potchefstroom #TheGoToGuy

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Volkies het vanjaar hulle top atlete by ‘n spesiale erkenningsfunksie vereer. Dit was ‘n dag vol trots, waar hardwerkende atlete erkenning ontvang het vir hulle uitsonderlike prestasies gedurende die 2025 atletiek seisoen. Image: Volkies Potch Gasspreker: Adele Botha Se Boodskap Adele Botha, bekende Spesialis Welwees- en Trauma-berader en oud-Volkie, het as gasspreker opgetree. Met haar agtergrond in positiewe sielkunde het sy ‘n inspirerende sessie aangebied wat gefokus het op: ✅ Die verhouding tussen ouer en kind. ✅ Hantering van druk. ✅ Die opbou van ‘n positiewe selfbeeld. Haar woorde het nie net die atlete nie, maar ook die ouers bemoedig en waardevolle lewenslesse gedeel. Image: Volkies Potch Baie Geluk aan die Atlete 🌟 Aan elke atleet wat vir hulle toewyding en harde werk erken is – ons is trots op julle! Julle het nie net julle eie prestasies gevier nie, maar ook die waardes van Volkies as skool gedemonstreer. 'n Boodskap van Trots en Erkenning Volkies is trots op elke atleet wat hierdie seisoen hulle beste gegee het. Onthou, dit gaan nie net oor medaljes nie, maar oor die karakter wat jy bou en die lesse wat jy leer. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 #volkieatletiek #volkietrots #volkies2025 #JouTydIsNou