Die amptelike program vir die nasionale Ring Contact Fighting Arts South Africa (RCFA) "All Out War" 2026-toernooi is bekendgemaak. Foto: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team Die driedaagse nasionale gevegskunsbyeenkoms sal vanaf 28 tot 30 Augustus 2026 in die Potchefstroom Banketsaal aangebied word. Die toernooi bring jaarliks van die land se top-vegers byeen om in verskeie kontak-, wapen- en fiksheidsdissiplines mee te ding. Volledige Amptelike Program en Tydskedule: Vrydag, 28 Augustus 2026: Registrasie, Inweeg & Mediese Toetse Die eerste dag is uitsluitlik gereserveer vir administratiewe en mediese klaring: 14:00 - 19:00: Amptelike inweeg van atlete. 14:00 - 19:00: Indiening van mediese vorms (moet deur ’n geneesheer geteken wees). Organiseerders het aangedui dat basiese medische toetse op terrein beskikbaar is teen R150 per persoon vir atlete sonder ’n vooraf-voltooide vorm. Saterdag, 29 Augustus 2026: Kompetisiedag & Hoofgevegte Die primêre kontak- en gevegskategorieë word regdeur Saterdag beslis: 06:00 - 07:00: Laat-inweegsessie. 07:15: Aanmeld en oplyning van studente vir die amptelike optog. 07:30: Amptelike Openinggseremonie. 08:00 - 12:00: Semi-kontak, Millennium- en Vol-kontak gevegte. 12:00 - 13:30: Die Hoofbyeenkoms (Main Event). 13:30 - 20:00: Voortsetting van Semi-kontak, Millennium- en Vol-kontak gevegte. Sondag, 30 Augustus 2026: Reëlings, Wapens & Uitdagings Die finale dag fokus op gespesialiseerde vorms en fisiese kragtoetse: 08:00 - 13:00: Reekskompetisies (Series). 08:00 - 13:00: Wapenreekse (Weapon Series). 08:00 - 13:00: Wapengevegte (Weapons Fighting). 08:00 - 13:00: Amptelike Fiksheidsuitdaging (Fitness Challenge). Belangrike Inligting en Navrae Alle deelnemers word daaraan herinner dat inweeg en mediese klaring verpligtend is voor enige fisiese deelname op die kryt of matte geoorloof word. Die toernooibestuur het aangedui dat die skedule onderhewig is aan veranderinge na gelang van die finale aantal inskrywings en die algemene vordering van die gevegte. Vir amptelike registrasies, kaartjieverkope of verdere organisatoriese navrae, kan die toernooikoördineerders direk gekontak word: Shihan Etienne: 082 417 7564 Sensei Verischke Lubbe: 079 186 2616 Toernooi-opsomming: Organisasie: Ring Contact Fighting Arts (RCFA) South Africa Geleentheid: All Out War 2026 Venue: Potchefstroom Banketsaal, Noordwes Datums: 28 – 30 Augustus 2026 Dissiplines: Vol-kontak, Semi-kontak, Wapenvorms en Fiksheidstoets #RCFASouthAfrica #AllOutWar2026 #PotchefstroomSport #Gevegskunste #VolKontak #Krygskuns #FiksheidsUitdaging #WapensGevegte #ChampionsAreForged

Die trompoppie-span van Laerskool La Hoff het skitterend gevaar tydens die afgelope Noordwes-provinsiale Kampioenskappe wat in Rustenburg beslis is. Foto:Laerskool La Hoff Die span het in al hul onderskeie dissiplines en items amptelik gekwalifiseer om die provinsie by die opkomende Nasionale Kampioenskappe te verteenwoordig. Die La Hoff-span het ’n rits eersteplekke en algehele titels ingepalm, wat hul status as een van die streek se voorste formasies herbevestig. Amptelike Provinsiale Resultate en Spansamestelling: Die beoordelaarspaneel het die boonste posisies in die volgende spog-kategorieë aan La Hoff toegeken: Eerste Plekke (Goue Medaljes): Stokgroep, Batongroep, Vlaggroep, en die Non-prop-pomgroep. Groot Formasies en Algehele Titels: Spog-oorwinnings in die Display-kategorie, Small drill overall, asook die gesogte Champion of Champions-trofee. Amptelike Small Drill-Formasiesamestelling: Die suksesvolle Small Drill-item is aangedryf deur ’n sterk leierskap- en spanstruktuur: Leidster: Mia van Zyl Sub-leidsters: Amy Scrooby, Amanda Lekitlane, Abigail Steyn en Chloe Steyn. Die Res van die Squad: Barbie Maphosa, Meoni van Wyngaardt, Melandri Els, Amelia Knightley, Lana Victor, Mia Els, Rubi Steyn, Claire de Beer, Marieke van Greunen, Charmonique van Wyk, Shalazé van Sittert, Isabella Strickland en Izabelle Carney. Voorbereiding vir die Nasionale Verhoog Die algehele kwalifikasie beteken dat die span se oefenprogram onmiddellik verskerp sal word vir die strawwer nasionale mededinging. Laerskool La Hoff sal vanaf 3 tot 8 Julie 2026 in Krugersdorp teen die land se elite-skole aantree. Die skoolbestuur het hul opregte lof en trots teenoor al die poppies, leidsters en die afrigtingstaf uitgespreek vir die maande se intense dissipline, sinchronisasie en harde werk wat hierdie provinsiale skoonskip moontlik gemaak het. #LaHoffTrompoppies #LaHoffSport #ProvinsialeKampioene #ChampionOfChampions #Trompoppies2026 #NasionaleKwalifikasie #KlerksdorpSport #SkoleKultuur

Mense wat hou van 'n goeie storie en ou herinneringe kan maar regmaak vir 'n spesiale produksie. Die bekende TV-aanbieder en akteur Hannes van Wyk bring sy nuwe vertoning, Hartsbriewe, na die Momentum Aardklop fees. Saam met hom op die verhoog is die pianis Coenraad Rall wat sorg dat die atmosfeer net reg is met sy musiekverwerking op die klavier. Hierdie vertoning is basies 'n reis terug in die tyd. Hannes gaan 'n hele klomp briewe oopmaak wat vir jare soos geheime in ou laaie gebêre was. Sommige van hierdie briewe is blykbaar vreeslik snaaks, ander gaan dalk 'n traan of twee laat loop, maar almal is opreg en reguit uit die hart uit. Dit gaan oor dinge soos verlore liefde, ou familie-stories en daardie klein, eenvoudige dinge in die lewe wat 'n mens sommer net lekker laat voel. Dit beloof om 'n warm gevoel te los wat nog lank sal draal nadat die laaste note gespeel is. Beeld: Webblad - Momentum Aardklop Wie is almal betrokke by die show? Die teks is aanmekaargesit deur Desiré Gardner en Hannes van Wyk self, en Hannes hanteer ook die regie van die stuk. Nelius Ferreira is die produksiebestuurder, terwyl Artist Warehouse CC die hele storie vervaardig. Die mense van Curro het ook gehelp om hierdie produksie moontlik te maak. Die hele vertoning is in Afrikaans, dit het 'n OB-ouderdomsbeperking en dit duur presies 60 minute. Dit beteken dis lekker kort, kragtig en perfek vir 'n vinnige kultuur-fix tussen die ander feesbedrywighede deur. Die datums en hoe die kaartjies werk Mense wat die vertoning wil kyk, het twee geleenthede om dit te vang by die NWU Konservatorium Musiekteater, geleë te Thabo Mbekiweg 62 in Potchefstroom. Die eerste show is op Donderdag 1 Oktober om 20:00, en die tweede een is die volgende dag, Vrydag 2 Oktober om 16:30. Die kaartjiepryse is uitgewerk om vir almal 'n opsie te gee. Die Hartsvriende betaal R200.00 per kaartjie. As mense vooraf aanlyn koop, kos dit R220.00. Vir diegene wat eers op die nippertjie besluit om te gaan, sal kaartjies by die deur beskikbaar wees teen R240.00. Kaartjie Verkope:

Die noue bande tussen plaaslike skole is die afgelope naweek herbevestig toe Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) hul amptelike ondersteuning aan die rugbyspanne van Laerskool Mooirivier (Tokkies) toegesê het. Foto: Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom Die geleentheid het plaasgevind tydens die hoogs mededingende Laerskole Noordwes Rugby-liga finale, wat op die amptelike velde van Oliënpark beslis is. Die skakeling het die geleentheid gebied om die deurlopende sportskakel en vennootskap tussen die laer- en hoërskoolstrukture in die dorp te beklemtoon. Freddie Ontmoet vir Tokkie op Oliënpark Die hoogtepunt van die kantlyn-aksie was die amptelike ontmoeting tussen die onderskeie skoolmaskotte, waar "Freddie" van Volkies sy eweknie, "Tokkie" van Laerskool Mooirivier, op die veld ontmoet het. Verteenwoordigers van die Volkies-rugbyprogram het die wedstryde bygewoon om die laerskoolatlete in hun provinsiale eindstryde te ondersteun. Skoolkoördineerders het aangedui dat hierdie inisiatief deel vorm van ’n langtermynstrategie om junior spelers te motiveer en te begelei op hul ontwikkelingspad na hoërskoolrugby. Investerings in die Plaaslike Rugbytoekoms Die teenwoordigheid van die senior hoërskoolspanne en -organiseerders by laerskoolligas beklemtoon die belangrikheid van kontinuïteit in die streek se sportakademie. Deur junior leerders op hierdie vlak te ondersteun, word die oorgang van laerskoolsport na die strawwer hoërskool-omgewing vergemaklik. Die skoolbestuur van albei instansies het hul dank uitgespreek teenoor die ondersteuners, ouers en afrigters wat Oliënpark volgepak het om ’n positivie platform vir die jong rugbyspelers te skep tydens een van die belangrikste dae op die 2026-skolekalender. #volkierugby #volkietoekoms #volkiefamilie #volkietrots #LaerskoolMooirivier #SkoleRugby #NoordwesRugby #PotchSport

Die bergfietsryers van Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies) het onlangs sterk vertonings gelewer en verskeie top-posisies in die onderskeie ouderdomskategorieë behaal. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Die ryers het strawwe mededinging oor verskillende afstande getrotseer op ’n roete wat sowel fisiese uithouvermoë as tegniese vaardighede beproef het. Die byeenkoms het aan die streek se voorste junior ryers die kans gebied om wedstrydfiksheid op te bou en belangrike punte vir die skoolranglys te verseker. Amptelike Wedstryduitslae per Kategorie: Junior Mans (40 km) In die oudste junior kategorie het die skool ’n podiumplek ingepalm: Reuben Jonker: Eindig in ’n uitstekende 3de plek. Wynand Kemp: Voltooi die veeleisende afstand in die 12de plek. Youth Men (40 km) Die middelslag-kategorie het eweneens goeie diepte getoon met drie Gimmies wat die eindstreep oorgesteek het: Alex Fourie: Mis die podium net-net en behaal ’n 4de plek. Phillip Moodie: Eindig in die 16de plek. Dian Scholtz: Voltooi die wedren in die 19de plek. Sub Junior Seuns (20 km) In die korter, dog intense snelren-afdeling het die jonger ryers sterk saamgedraf: Hanru Odendaal: Behaal ’n stewige top-vyf posisie en eindig 5de. Ricardo Bechaz: Voltooi die strawwe wedren in die 68ste plek in ’n groot deelnemersveld. Erkenning vir Fiksheid en Deursettingsvermoë Die skoolbestuur het hul amptelike gelukwense en trots teenoor die hele span uitgespreek. Daar is klem gelê op die feit dat hierdie resultate die direkte gevolg is van die maande se intense voorbereiding, strawwe oggendoefeninge en die opofferings wat die ryers op die fiets insit. Met hierdie stabiele vertonings agter die rug, is die grondslag gelê vir die res van die 2026-fietsryseisoen soos wat die span voorberei op die komende nasionale en provinsiale skoleligas. Fietsry-veldtog Opsomming: Skool: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Sport: Bergfietsry (Mountain Biking / MTB) Afstande: 40 km en 20 km Top-Presteerders: Reuben Jonker (3de), Alex Fourie (4de), Hanru Odendaal (5de) #PotchLetsHelp #PotchefstroomGimnasium #GimmieSport #GimmieFietsry #Bergfietsry #MTBSchools #GimmieTrots #SkoleSport2026 #PotchSport #FiksheidEnKarakter

Dust off your green and gold jerseys, stock up on the braai wood, and get ready, because a blockbuster 2026 international rugby season is just around the corner! Rassie Erasmus and his men are gearing up for an action-packed year featuring the brand-new Nations Championship, the return of traditional long-format tours, and epic clashes across three continents. However, the road to glory is already looking like an uphill battle. Dozens of injured Springboks are racing to recover ahead of the first Test of the season against England, leaving the national team in a precarious position. The Springboks could have a difficult time at the start of the international season after their star flyhalf, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, copped a serious ankle injury that will keep him out of action for months. But the SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year nominee is just one of dozens of Springboks in a race to be fit for the season-opening unofficial Test against the Barbarians on 20 June and the opening match of the 2026 Nations Championship against England on 4 July. Before we dive into the medical room, let's look at the mouthwatering lineup of games heading our way. The Ultimate 2026 Springbok Fixture Guide Here is your verified, braai-ready schedule for the entire 2026 season. We have aligned all kickoff times to South African Standard Time (SAST) so you don't miss a single second of the action! Date Fixture Kick-off (SAST) Venue Sat, 20 June Springboks vs. Barbarians 15:00 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha Sat, 4 July Springboks vs. England 17:40 Ellis Park, Johannesburg Sat, 11 July Springboks vs. Scotland 17:40 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Sat, 18 July Springboks vs. Wales 17:40 Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban Sat, 8 Aug Argentina vs. Springboks 21:00 Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires Sat, 22 Aug Springboks vs. New Zealand 17:05 Ellis Park, Johannesburg Sat, 29 Aug Springboks vs. New Zealand 17:05 DHL Stadium, Cape Town Sat, 5 Sep Springboks vs. New Zealand 17:05 FNB Stadium, Johannesburg Sat, 12 Sep Springboks vs. New Zealand 21:05 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA Sun, 27 Sep Australia vs. Springboks 11:45 Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia Sat, 7 Nov Italy vs. Springboks 13:40 Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy Fri, 13 Nov France vs. Springboks 22:10 Stade de France, Paris Sat, 21 Nov Ireland vs. Springboks 18:40 Aviva Stadium, Dublin Crisis in the Camp: Can Rassie's Depth Pass the Ultimate Test? While the fixture list is enough to get any rugby fan's blood pumping, the reality of the squad's current injury list is causing some sleepless nights for the Bok coaching staff. Sacha's Big Setback & The Scrumhalf Scramble Our teenage prodigy and rising star, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, suffered a severe ankle syndesmosis injury while scoring a brilliant try during the Stormers' URC quarter-final victory over Cardiff. He is expected to be out for three to six months. But it’s at scrumhalf where the red lights are truly flashing. Cobus Reinach is racing to recover from injury in time for the England Test, while fellow No. 9s Grant Williams, Jaden Hendrikse, and Morné van den Berg (who is out for up to six months after bicep surgery) are also in a race against time. This leaves a massive void of international experience behind the scrum if they don't recover in time. A Who's Who in the Hospital Ward It doesn’t stop there. Take a look at the world-class talent currently rushing toward recovery: Hookers: Malcolm Marx and Bongi Mbonambi Locks: RG Snyman (ruled out for the season), Eben Etzebeth, and Lood de Jager Loose Forwards: Double World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and Kwagga Smith Backs: Center/wing Ethan Hooker, fullback Aphelele Fassi, and flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse With so many fringe players, former Boks, and Junior Boks also in the infirmary, South Africa’s depth is being stretched to its absolute limit. Rassie's Masterplan: 21 Uncapped Starlets Named in 51-Man Training Squad. To combat this injury headache, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting 51-man squad, featuring 21 uncapped players, for the team’s first training camp of the season, which started in Johannesburg. This massive group has been assembled with an eye on the historic double-header in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June, where the Boks take on the Barbarians and the SA 'A' team faces Zimbabwe. With the Vodacom Bulls players unavailable for selection after booking their place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final against Leinster, Erasmus has selected a handful of junior players in his squad. This group includes SA U20 stars Yaqeen Ahmed (flyhalf/centre), Danie Kruger (prop), Luan Giliomee (utility back), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Oliver Reid (prop), Liam van Wyk (hooker), as well as Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton (loose forward/lock), Siphosethu Mnebelele (hooker), Markus Muller (centre), and Zekhethelo Siyaya (utility back), all of whom were members of the expanded Springbok alignment camp squad. The other uncapped players in the group are Paul de Villiers (flanker), Bathobele Hlekani (utility forward), Hanro Jacobs (prop), Jurenzo Julius (utility back), Imad Khan (scrumhalf), JJ Kotze (hooker), Sibabalwa Mahashe (loose forward), Haashim Pead, Nico Steyn (both scrumhalves), Emmanuel Tshituka (flanker), and Jaco Williams (utility back). Our overseas-based contingent is also linking up; the Japanese-based players who have completed their club commitments joined the squad from the outset of the camp, while the UK-based players will report for duty once their season officially concludes in line with World Rugby’s Regulation 9. Erasmus was thrilled to get their on-field preparations underway, looking forward to seeing how the younger players adapt to the demands of senior international rugby: "We named a large group of players as we will be selecting a Springbok and SA ‘A’ team for the season-opening double-header in Gqeberha, and this will be beneficial in the long term as we build the squad, looking forward to next year’s Rugby World Cup and beyond," said Erasmus. "There is also an exciting mix of experienced campaigners and young players in this squad, and this formula has worked well for us in the past to ensure a clear pathway to build depth within the group." While the training camp is currently under way, fans won't have to wait long for the next big announcements: The official Springbok matchday team to play the Barbarians will be announced next week.The Bulls that will join the squad will be annouced after the URC final The official Springbok squad for the opening leg of the Nations Championship against England (4 July), Scotland (11 July), and Wales (18 July) will be announced on Sunday, 21 June, immediately following the conclusion of the Vodacom URC. The 51-Man Springbok Training Squad Here is the full squad currently in camp in Johannesburg: Forwards Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Paul de Villiers (DHL Stormers), Ben-Jason Dixon (DHL Stormers), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Neethling Fouche (DHL Stormers), Bathobele Hlekani (Fidelity Securedrive Lions), Hanro Jacobs (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Vincent Koch (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Siya Kolisi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), JJ Kotze (DHL Stormers), Danie Kruger (DHL Stormers), Sibabalwa Mahashe (Fidelity Securedrive Lions), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Ntuthuko Mchunu (DHL Stormers), Siphosethu Mnebelele (Vodacom Bulls), Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat), Ox Nche (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Riley Norton (DHL Stormers), Zachary Porthen (DHL Stormers), Oliver Reid (DHL Stormers), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Emmanuel Tshituka (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Vincent Tshituka (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Liam van Wyk (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), Boan Venter (Edinburgh), Jasper Wiese (Urayasu D-Rocks). Backs Yaqeen Ahmed (DHL Stormers), Lukhanyo Am (DynaBoars), Damian de Allende (Wild Knights), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Andre Esterhuizen (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Aphelele Fassi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Luan Giliomee (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Quan Horn (Fidelity Securedrive Lions), Jurenzo Julius (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Imad Khan (DHL Stormers), Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Sungoliath), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Manie Libbok (Kintetsu Liners), Vusi Moyo (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Markus Muller (DHL Stormers), Haashim Pead (Fidelity Securedrive Lions), Zekhethelo Siyaya (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Nico Steyn (Fidelity Lions), Edwill van der Merwe (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers), Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Jaco Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks). An Ambitious June 20th Double-Header This massive injury toll makes SA Rugby’s upcoming plans for June 20th look incredibly ambitious. Not only do the Boks face the Barbarians in Gqeberha, but SA Rugby is also fielding an SA 'A' team against Zimbabwe on the very same day. But if there is one thing we know about Springbok rugby, it's that we thrive when our backs are against the wall. This injury crisis is the perfect breeding ground for the next generation of green and gold heroes to step up and write their names into folklore. All image Credits: Springboks #Springboks #GoBokke #StrongerTogether#Bokke #Rugby 🇿🇦 🏉 💚 💛 🏆 🔥

A community-based fundraising campaign has been initiated to support Jaydin Pelser, a Grade 12 learner and student leader at Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies), ahead of his upcoming academic and sporting commitments for the 2026 calendar year. Image: BackaBuddy The appeal, launched by his mother, Jacqueline Pelser, aims to raise financial support and practical assistance to cover essential costs for his final school milestones, regional sports selection, and impending tertiary education. Academic Leadership and Sporting Profile Pelser has maintained a prominent profile within the Potchefstroom Gimnasium structures since 2022. During his final year, he has been appointed to leadership positions within both the school and the student hostel. His extra-curricular profile includes serving as the head cheerleader and actively participating across multiple sporting platforms, representing the school in the 1st and 2nd multi-format rugby teams as well as the official Sevens rugby team. In addition to his school commitments, Pelser has been selected to participate in the upcoming national Bokkie Week rugby tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Naboomspruit from 6 July to 10 July 2026. Breakdown of Financial and Logistical Requirements The fundraising drive focuses on three primary areas of expenditure: Bokkie Week Rugby Tour: The base cost for tournament participation is finalized at R5,800. This amount excludes the required official rugby attire, which totals R3,300, as well as general player spending money. Matric Milestones and Farewell: Assistance is required to facilitate full participation in final-year activities, including the Matric Farewell. The family is open to financial contributions or the direct provision of professional services, including suit hire, photography, and transport logistics. Tertiary Studies (2027): Funds are being raised to assist with registration and initial academic expenses for the 2027 academic year, where Pelser intends to pursue a degree in Sport Management at the North West University (NWU). Direct Contribution Channels Members of the public, corporate entities, or local businesses wishing to provide financial assistance or practical services can utilize the verified channels below: Online Crowdfunding Platform: Direct financial contributions can be made securely via the official page: Jaydin Pelser BackaBuddy Campaign Direct Coordination: To arrange for the provision of specific services (such as formal wear or transport) or to verify specific details, parties may contact the coordinator directly: Contact Person: Jacqueline Pelser (Mother) Contact Number: 064 935 5009 #PotchLetsHelp #PotchefstroomGimnasium #GimmieSport #BokkieWeek2026 #BackaBuddy #SchoolRugby #Matric2026 #YouthDevelopment #NWU2027 #SportManagement #CommunitySupport

Suidsentrum Wine Affairs is hosting an evening of bingo and wine tasting in collaboration with Spier 1692. Scheduled for Thursday, 18 June 2026, the event takes place at Chillmax, located at 37 Retief Street. The gathering offers an informal setting for wine enthusiasts to sample a curated selection of pairings alongside a two-course meal. What is on the Menu? The evening features a structured tasting line-up from the Spier portfolio, ranging from lighter profiles to heavier red blends. The Wine Selection Welcome Drink: An Orange Mimosa crafted with Spier Sparkling Brut Cap Classique. Whites & Roses: Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir. The Reds: Spier Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon, Spier Signature Red Blend, and the Spier Creative Block 5 Bordeaux-style red blend. The Food Pairings To accompany the tasting, guests will be served a main meal of Italian Spaghetti Bolognese, followed by a hazelnut chocolate pudding for dessert. Booking and Event Details Tickets for the evening are priced at R180.00 per person, which covers both the wine tasting and the two-course meal. Because seating at the venue is limited, organizers advise booking in advance. Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026 Time: 18:30 for 19:00 start Venue: Chillmax, 37 Retief Street, Potchefstroom Price: R180.00 per person RSVP: Contact Sherien Krüger on 082-895-6437

As the crisp June winter air flows over the Mooi River, Potchefstroom reveals an absolutely star-studded lineup of community affairs, upscale culinary experiences, and world-class live entertainment. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy The week of June 12th to June 19th, 2026, serves as a beautiful crossroads for our city,where philanthropic golf days draw businesses to the greens and legendary South African icons take our local stages. Whether you want to indulge in a cozy soup and sherry night at Die Pienk Huis, dive into a 1950s retro-themed Donkey Derby for a vital children's charity, or marvel at vintage motor collections, this week has been masterfully curated for you. Prepare your winter calendars for an unforgettable week where community action matches raw artistic brilliance. Image(Facebook) : Methodist Homes South Africa Methodist Homes Samuel Broadbent House and ADASA North West Annual Golf Day 🗓️When : Jun 12, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Country Club, Mooi River Avenue ⏰Time : Day Event (Contact for tee times) 🎟️Tickets : R500.00 per player | R2,000.00 per 4-ball | R2,500.00 for hole sponsor & 4-ball 📞Contact : Theodor: 082-785-9248 The perfect chance to enjoy a round of golf, network, and unwind with great company on the greens. This competitive and social day supports a wonderful, healthcare-aligned community cause. Image(Facebook) : POTCH NG Welsyn Potch NG Welsyn - Lekkerte en Gekkerte van Vrouwees 🗓️When : Jun 12, 2026 📌Where : Snowflake Venue, 2 Kock St, Central ⏰Time : Evening (Contact for specific hours) 🎟️Tickets : R200.00 per persoon 📞Contact : 018-297-7347 | potch.admin@ngwelfare.co.za Celebrate the joy, wisdom, and utter craziness of womanhood with the beloved Elsabé Aldrich. Bringing a unique combination of deep wisdom and storytelling humor, this is a spectacular night out for friends, mothers, daughters, and aunts. Image(Facebook) : Die Pienk Huis Soup & Sherry Evening at Die Pienk Huis 🗓️When : Jun 12, 2026 📌Where : Die Pienk Huis, 190 Peter Mokaba St, Central ⏰Time : From 18:00 🎟️Tickets : R180.00 per person 📞Contact : 081-344-1822 | diepienkhuis@gmail.com Warm bowls, freshly baked homemade bread, and candlelight create the perfect winter setting. Indulge in Mussel, Biltong, Broccoli & Mature Cheddar, or Butternut soup. Your entry ticket includes one complementary glass of sherry. Image(Facebook) : Pool South Africa Pool South Africa Present Ladies Opening Tournament 🗓️When : Jun 13, 2026 📌Where : 104 Rivier St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Daytime tournament hours 🎟️Tickets : R100.00 per person 📞Contact : 084-792-0846 | secretary@poolsouthafrica.co.za Kick off the seasonal cue-sports calendar with the prestigious Ladies National Championship. Watch South Africa's top female pool talent battle it out on the tables. Image(Facebook) : The Security Mecca Potchefstroom The Security Mecca Mystery Box Auction and DIY Expo 🗓️When : Jun 13, 2026 📌Where : Snowflake Venue, 2 Kock St, Central ⏰Time : 08:00 - 13:00 🎟️Tickets : Free entrance 📞Contact : 018-293-2103 Gather the whole family for a high-spirited day filled with laughter, interactive DIY exhibition stalls, hands-on tutorials, and a thrilling live mystery box auction. Image(Facebook) : Provence Wedding Venue & Padstal Pret Stap of Hardloop at Provence Venue 🗓️When : Jun 13, 2026 📌Where : Provence Venue, Plot 132 Kolonieplaas, Boskop ⏰Time : Morning event 🎟️Tickets : Gratis toegang 📞Contact : 082-682-7461 | provencepotch@gmail.com Lace up your running shoes or walking tekkies and head out to the scenic Boskop area for a pristine, family-friendly trail walk and run under the winter sun. Image(Facebook) : De Leeukuil Kwaggabees Live by Die Leeukuil 🗓️When : Jun 13, 2026 📌Where : De Leeukuil (Potch Dorp Rugbyklub), 6 Piet Bosman St ⏰Time : Match day | Live music starting from 20:00 🎟️Tickets : Gratis toegang 📞Contact : 079-806-6759 | deleeukuil@mail.com High stakes and big beats! Watch a hard-hitting local rugby clash between Potch Dorp and Sibanye. Stay for the ultimate after-party featuring a live concert by the Kwaggabees, braai fires, and a jumping castle for the kids. Image(Facebook) : Mooirivier Hengelklub Die MOOISTE Gholfdag ooit! 🗓️When : Jun 16, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Country Club, Mooi River Avenue ⏰Time : Full Day Event 🎟️Tickets : R2,000.00 per 4-ball 📞Contact : 082-446-7354 | mooirivierhengelklub2019@gmail.com The Mooirivier Angling Club trades their fishing rods for golf clubs! This spectacular fundraiser aims to gather every local business and club containing the name "Mooirivier" on the banks of the river for an unforgettable day of golf and prizes. Image(Facebook) : Potchefstroom Country Club Bowls Potchefstroom Country Club Bowls - Lets Play Poker 🗓️When : Jun 16, 2026 📌Where : Mooi River Avenue, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Full Day 🎟️Tickets : R1,000.00 per team of 4 📞Contact : Albert: 071-678-5988 | pccbowlsmarketing@gmail.com Bring your card face to the bowling greens for a highly creative, social team day blending interactive strategy and club sports. Image(Facebook) : Potchefstroom Motorcycle Expo Motorcycle Expo 🗓️When : Jun 16, 2026 📌Where : 86 Chris Hani St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Full Day 🎟️Tickets : R30.00 per person | Kids under 13: R10.00 📞Contact : Geo Smit: 082-800-7342 | potchexpo@gmail.com Returning for its third phenomenal year, this expo features stunning bike collections spanning over 90 years of road history. Over 109 rare and modern motorcycles will be displayed. Enjoy food stalls and a cash bar. Stall spacing (3x3m) available for R300. Image(Facebook) : Promosa community youth centre Sports Arts and Culture Tournament by Promosa Community Arts Centre 🗓️When : Jun 16, 2026 📌Where : Park St, Promosa, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Afternoon 🎟️Tickets : Not Available 📞Contact : Natasja: 067-814-6581 A dedicated regional tournament focused on uplifting youth, showcasing art, and providing sports platforms where hope is proudly given to the hopeless. Image(Facebook) : NWU Wine Guild NWU Wine Tasting Event 🗓️When : Jun 17, 2026 📌Where : D'Vine VenU (Building H4, Dampad Dining Hall), NWU Campus ⏰Time : 18:30 pm 🎟️Tickets : R285.00 per person (Includes gourmet meal) 📞Contact : 018-299-1116 | Sylvino.dooms@nwu.ac.za A refined culinary and wine masterclass hosted by the prestigious Morgenster Vineyards and presented by Mark Anderson. Ticket sales strictly close on June 16th. Email group seating requests ahead of time. Image(Facebook) : The Feather Hill Nataniël In Concert 🗓️When : Jun 18, 2026 📌Where : Dagbreek Landgoed, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Evening performance 🎟️Tickets : R300.00 per persoon 📞Contact : 066-429-9996 | reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za A breathtaking winter concert mixing brand-new Afrikaans storytelling with timeless, evergreen music. Nataniël shares the stage with Steinway pianist Charl du Plessis, featuring costumes by Floris Louw. His signature "Kaalkopwinkel" will sell exclusive books, oils, and lifestyle items at the venue. Image(Facebook) : NG Welfare NG Welfare Charity Golf Day 🗓️When : Jun 19, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Country Club, Mooi River Avenue ⏰Time : Morning tee-off 🎟️Tickets : R2,000.00 4-ball | R1,000.00 Hole Sponsor | R2,500.00 4-ball & Hole 📞Contact : 018-297-3928 | info@ngwelsyn.co.za Save the date for this premier corporate and social calendar highlight. Network, connect, and hit the fairways knowing all proceeds go toward supporting the vital social outreach systems of NG Welfare. Image( Facebook) : Meraki at Dia Bêbado's Black Mamba Man Live at Meraki 🗓️When : Jun 19, 2026 📌Where : Meraki, 20 Holtzhausen Rd, Baillie Park ⏰Time : Evening 🎟️Tickets : R200.00 per person 📞Contact : 061-505-7905 | rudistrydom50@gmail.com Southern Africa's most original, interactive live act is back and ready to strike! Combining hard-hitting musical talent, immersive storytelling, and outrageous comedy, this full-throttle show is an experience that leaves audiences in absolute awe. Image Bingo Night at Blank Canvas Cafe 🗓️When : Jun 19, 2026 📌Where : Blank Canvas Cafe (NWU Campus, Gate 6, Biokinetics Bldg), Bult ⏰Time : Evening 🎟️Tickets : R125.00 per person 📞Contact : 072-021-3364 Spice up your winter Friday with social card games. Your ticket entry covers one official bingo card along with a comforting, piping hot bowl of soup served with fresh bread rolls. Image(Facebook) : Abraham Kriel Children's Home - Potchefstroom Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis Donkey Derby 🗓️When : Jun 19, 2026 📌Where : Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis, Kruis St, Potchefstroom Rural 2 ⏰Time : 17:30 for 18:00 🎟️Tickets : R2,000.00 per table of 10 📞Contact : Caro: 084-605-5374 | Rochelle: 079-490-1428 | Office: 018-294-5347 A phenomenal "70 Years of Hope" celebration styled around a lively 1950s Diner theme! Put on your polka dots, rock 'n roll attire, or leather jackets for an evening of race excitement, music, and food stalls. Your attendance makes a profound difference in the life of a child. A City Fueled by Generosity and Passion The immense diversity of our mid-June calendar proves that Potchefstroom thrives when its residents stand together. From the deep-set corporate giving of the NG Welfare and Abraham Kriel fundraisers to the unbridled cultural expression brought to life by legends like Nataniël and Black Mamba Man, our town expertly meshes philanthropy with top-tier entertainment. When we support these events, we are doing far more than planning a night out; we are directly fueling small businesses, local artists, and essential charity networks that look after the vulnerable. Let us step out boldly this week, embrace the phenomenal local spirit, and keep the heart of our beautiful "Home of Champions" beating strong. Have a safe and wonderful week ahead!

Daar is goeie nuus vir almal wat hou van goeie musiek, skerp stories en natuurlik fantastiese klere. Die bekende Nataniël bring sy splinternuwe produksie, Händel en die Donkie, na die dorp toe as deel van die Momentum Aardklop program. In hierdie vertoning kyk hy na die dinge en indrukke wat mense lewenslank bybly en vorm. Gehore kan uitsien na die gewone resep wat hom so gewild maak: ’n mengsel van herinneringe, baie wysheid en ’n goeie dosis waansin. Van jazz tot barokmusiek Dit gaan nie net oor die stories nie, die musiek gaan groot wees. Nataniël sing alles van jazz en pop tot by die klassieke barokklanke van Georg Friedrich Händel. Hy is beslis nie alleen op die verhoog nie. Die bekende Steinway-pianis Charl du Plessis is saam met hom te sien. Daar is ook ’n hele rits topspelers wat sorg vir die snare: Leonie Greyling en Daline Mitchley op viool, Kate White op viola en Kerryn Wisniewski op die tjello. Vir die wat wonder oor die uitrustings, Floris Louw is verantwoordelik vir die kostuumontwerp, so verwag iets besonders. Die belangrike reëlings Die vertoning is op Dinsdag, 29 September 2026 om 19:30 in die Ouditorium. Dit val onder die musiekteater-genre en is heeltemal in Afrikaans. Hou net in gedagte dat daar ’n ouderdomsbeperking van geen onder 14s is nie. Die show is 90 minute lank sonder enige pouse, so kry maar die verversings voor die tyd reg. Die venue is geleë by Hoffmanstraat 11 in Potchefstroom. Kaartjies en pryse As jy die show wil sien, gaan jy moet vinnig speel. Kaartjies is beskikbaar in verskillende prysklasse: Voor in die saal: R320.00 Agter in die saal: R280.00 Afslagkaartjies (Agter): R280.00 vir pensioenarisse, studente en Hartsvriende miembros. Kaartjies kan aanlyn gekoop word via die Seatme webtuiste

The core of the organization's daily efforts revolves around rehabilitating and rehoming young animals that have faced uncertain beginnings. Currently, several puppies are in foster care, each displaying distinct personality traits and requiring dedicated, lifelong environments. From navigating the complexities of responsible puppy adoptions and establishing clear financial expectations for prospective pet owners, to launching infrastructure campaigns and planning milestones, the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to animal welfare. This article explores the current rescue landscape at Paws Haven, highlighting available puppies, structural needs, and upcoming opportunities for community collaboration. The April 2nd Litter: Ivy, Bobby, Sage, and Jimi Born on 2 April, a litter of seven siblings represents a significant focus for the organization's current rehoming initiatives. While two sisters have already successfully transitioned into permanent homes, four remaining siblings await suitable placements: Ivy: Weighing under 2kg, Ivy is a notably petite and gentle puppy who thrives on close human interaction and affection. Bobby: In contrast to his smaller sister, Bobby possesses a thicker coat and a heavier build. Characterized by a calm, inquisitive demeanor, he famously manages rough sibling play by playfully "playing dead" until activities settle. He is noted as an ideal companion for families with children over the age of seven. Sage: Exhibiting a highly energetic and spirited temperament, Sage is an adventurous puppy who enjoys robust play, frequently engaging in lively interactions with her brother Jimi. Jimi: Initially the smallest of the litter, Jimi has developed into a robust, muscular puppy. Recognized as independent and courageous, he was the first of the siblings to confidently venture away from the nest to explore. The maternal parent of this litter is a medium-sized, wire-haired crossbreed, while the paternal lineage is undocumented. Because adult size cannot be definitively projected, the standard adoption protocol dictates that administrative fees are structured around the mother's medium-size classification. Overcoming Adversity: Dennis and Vlooi At four months of age, puppies Dennis and Vlooi share a background of severe hardship, having been rescued from identical, highly compromised circumstances. Dennis: Reflecting his affectionate nickname, "Dennis the Menace," this male puppy possesses a vocal, highly expressive, and sensitive personality. Due to his early experiences, he requires reassurance to build confidence and is ideally suited as an only dog. Vlooi: This female puppy demonstrates an intensely affectionate nature, frequently clinging to handlers or resting in laps as a primary means of establishing security. Because Dennis and Vlooi have remained inseparable sources of mutual comfort since their rescue, Paws Haven has issued a special advocacy request for a double adoption. Maintaining their companionship is highly recommended to facilitate a smoother psychological transition into a permanent domestic environment, though separate placements into appropriate homes will be considered. Standardized Operations: Adoption Protocols and Fees To ensure long-term domestic stability, the organization actively dispels the misconception that rescued animals are distributed without financial or legal obligations. Paws Haven enforces a rigorous, multi-tiered adoption process rather than instantaneous transactions. Interested parties must formally apply, undergoing comprehensive reference checks and mandatory home inspections. Only upon formal official approval do standard adoption fees become payable. Included Medical Protocols in Adoption Fee Owner Responsibilities and Commitments * First Vaccination & Rabies Vaccination * Provision of high-quality, consistent nutrition * Comprehensive Deworming Protocols * Ongoing veterinary care and future vaccinations * Microchip Insertion for Permanent ID * A secure, safe, and protective home environment * Mandatory Sterilisation * Regular physical exercise and emotional wellbeing The organization emphasizes that individuals experiencing current financial constraints regarding basic dietary provisions or expecting post-adoption nutritional subsidies from the rescue are not yet positioned for the long-term fiscal responsibilities of pet ownership. The overriding operational objective remains finding the right home rather than simply clearing capacity. Infrastructure Requirements: The Bakkie Campaign Daily field operations, including emergency medical responses, animal retrievals, veterinary transport, and outreach within underserved rural sectors, are currently executed via private vehicular transport. This reliance introduces significant operational risks and limitations. To establish a sustainable transport framework, Paws Haven has launched a dedicated capital campaign to acquire a reliable operational utility vehicle (bakkie) equipped with a specialized, secure canopy. Financial Target: R250 000 Current Capital Raised: R1 200 Reaching this financial benchmark is essential to ensure secure animal transit, accelerate emergency response times, and extend services directly into remote geographical zones requiring urgent animal welfare interventions. Back-a-Buddy Link: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/bakkie-for-paws-haven?fbclid=IwY2xjawSUwWZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeE0k0jSjfp1UYQ-KGioU2pzKvS7MOR0oSdtCOcj_8f4F8LWUD2MkC-Iuh6LY_aem_X9YCc-r-YK4uQlse_-l_3Q Community Consultation: Paws Haven Colour Run Marking its formal one-year operational anniversary on 3 July, the organization is scheduling a community-wide celebratory Colour Run fundraiser on Saturday, 4 July 2026, with the official venue and logistics to be finalized. To ensure optimal event design and maximum community alignment, public feedback is actively requested regarding several structural parameters: Financial Structures: Feedback on reasonable, accessible entry fees for a community fundraiser. Participant Deliverables: Public expectations regarding entry-tier amenities and whether inclusion of official event T-shirts is preferred over participants supplying personal white apparel. Event Access: Preferences between a strictly human-only event configuration or a dog-friendly format allowing managed canine participation. Route Logistics: Input on tracking preferences, specifically comparing a 2km Fun Walk framework against a formal 5km Run path, alongside alternative routing configurations. Furthermore, execution of the event relies heavily on procurement and logistical assistance. The organization is seeking direct engagement with bulk suppliers of color powder, corporate event sponsors, operational volunteers, prize donations, and coordinated hydration/refreshment stations. Logistical Access and Contact Information All puppies currently awaiting placement remain situated within protected foster environments. Public viewings and formal adoption interviews are conducted strictly by prior appointment during designated operational windows on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. For prospective adoption applications, logistical support offers, infrastructure contributions, or to submit formal event feedback regarding the upcoming 2026 Colour Run, communication should be directed via text or messaging channels. Primary Communications Channel: WhatsApp Contact Number: 063 181 3524 All image credits : Paws Haven Potchefstroom #AnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop #PuppyAdoption #CommunityFundraiser 🐾🐕🐈

As die wêreld tans vir jou bietjie te deurmekaar voel, is daar goeie nuus vir die fynproewers van goeie komedie. Die bekende aktrise Marion Holm is vanjaar by die Momentum Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees met haar splinternuwe eenvrouvertoning, Gryp elke grasHolm. Die vertoning fokus op daardie silwer randjie van elke donker wolk. Holm herinner ons daaraan dat elke stukkie sleg in die lewe eintlik ook ’n stukkie snaaks in hom het. In ’n tyd waar dinge dikwels taai is, bring sy presies wat almal nou nodig het: hoop, humor en harmonie. Wat Jy Kan Verwag Hierdie is nie net sommer nog ’n stand-up show nie. Holm doen wat sy die beste doen, en dit is komedie met baie hart. Dit is ’n soektog na sagtheid, sin en natuurlik ’n lekker uitmaak-lag oor die daaglikse dinge wat ons mal maak. Die span agter die skerms is ook nie van gister nie: Teks: Marion Holm en Chris Vorster Regie: Chris Vorster Beligting en Verhoogbestuur: Thys Heydenrych en Chris Vorster Vervaardiger: Handyminds Die vertoning is in Afrikaans, weeg in op so 75 minute en is geskik vir almal behalwe die heel kleintjies (geen kinders onder 10 jaar nie). Speeltye en Plek Die produksie tree op by Gimmies, geleë te Molenstraat 20 in Potchefstroom. Daar is drie verskillende speeltye, so daar is eintlik geen verskoning om dit te mis nie: Woensdag, 30 September om 16:30 Donderdag, 1 Oktober om 13:00 Vrydag, 2 Oktober om 16:30 Kaartjies As dit by die geld kom, is daar ’n paar opsies beskikbaar. Hoe vroeër jy bespreek, hoe beter vir jou beursie. Hartsvriende: R180.00 Aanlyn vooraf: R200.00 By die deur: R220.00 Kaartjies kan vinnig en maklik aanlyn gekoop word via Seatme

Die landloopspan van Hoërskool Schoonspruit het hul deelname aan die provinsiale Liga 2-byeenkoms suksesvol afgehandel. Die skool se hardlopers het sake uitgespook teen verskeie plaaslike en streekskole op ’n veeleisende roete wat sowel fisiese as geestelike uithouvermoë beproef het. Foto: Hoërskool Schoonspruit Die byeenkoms dien as ’n belangrike skakel in die provinsiale landloopkalender, waar atlete die geleentheid kry om hul persoonlike tye te verbeter en punte vir die skoolranglys in te samel. Karakter en Fiksheid op die Baan Landloop stel hoë eise aan junior en senior hoërskoolleerders weens die wisselende terreine en strawwe pasgrens. Die skool se sportorganiseerders het na afloop van die wedlope hul amptelike dank en erkenning teenoor die span uitgespreek vir hul deurlopende toewyding, veral in die laaste fases van die wedlope waar fiksheid en deursettingsvermoë deurslaggewend is. Elke voltooide skof en eindstreep-tyd weerspieël die intensiewe voorbereiding en ure se oefening wat die atlete die afgelope weke onder leiding van hul afrigters ingesit het. Vooruitsigte vir die Res van die Seisoen Met Liga 2 nou agter die rug, verskuif die fokus vir die Schoonspruit-atlete na die herstel- en ontledingsfase van hul oefenprogramme. Die data en uitslae van hierdie ligabyeenkoms sal gebruik word om spantegnieke en individuele stamina te verfyn vir die opkomende ligas wat voorlê. Die skoolbestuur het beklemtoon dat hierdie vertonings ’n positiewe bydrae lewer tot die algehele uitbouing van Hoërskool Schoonspruit se atletiek- en sportprogram vir die 2026-seisoen. #SchoonspruitLandloop #SchoonieSport #LandloopLiga2 #Uithouvermoë #KlerksdorpSport #SkoleAtletiek #SchoonieTrots #Fiksheid2026

Kathleen Crots, ’n leerder van Potchefstroom Gimnasium, het nasionale verteenwoordiging behaal ná haar deelname aan die amptelike SA JKA (Japan Karate Association) Kampioenskappe. Die nasionale toernooi is onlangs by die Ellispark-arena in Johannesburg beslis. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Crots het in die elite-afdeling sake uitgemaak, ’n kategorie wat gekenmerk word deur nasionale mededinging en volkontak-reëls. Provinsiale Prestasie en Nasionale Klere Tydens die strawwe nasionale uitdunne het Crots deurgedring na die medalje-rondtes in die Kumite-afdeling (gevegte). Sy het die toernooi suksesvol afgesluit deur die bronsmedalje in te palm. Op grond van hierdie stabiele vertoning op die nasionale verhoog het sy amptelik aan die prestasievlakke voldoen om haar SA JKA-klere te ontvang. Suid-Afrikaanse Spanoorweging vir Mauritius Benewens haar nasionale JKA-status, is Crots amptelik ingesluit in die Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale span wat later vanjaar oorsee sal toer. Sy sal die land verteenwoordig by die internasionale Indo Cup-toernooi, wat vanaf 20 tot 28 September 2026 in Mauritius aangebied word. Die skoolbestuur het hul erkenning teenoor haar uitgespreek vir die deurlopende dissipline en fisiese voorbereiding wat vereis word om op hierdie hoë vlak in gevegskunste mededingend te wees. Haar fokus verskuif nou na die internasionale voorbereidingsfase vir die opkomende Mauritius-toernooi. Prestasie-oorsig: Atleet: Kathleen Crots Skool: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Geleentheid: SA JKA Karate-toernooi (Ellispark, Johannesburg) Prestasies: Bronsmedalje (Kumite), Ontvang SA JKA-klere Internasionale Toernooi: Indo Cup (Mauritius, 20–28 September 2026) #gimmietrots #gimmiebuitesport #gimmiegeleenthede #gimmieguts #SAJKAkarate #KumiteBrons #IndoCup2026 #SkoleKarate #PotchSport

Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) het die afgelope week as gasheer opgetree vir die nasionaal erkende Allegretto Interprovinsiale Eisteddfod. Foto: Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom Tydens hierdie kultuurbyeenkoms het verskeie plaaslike leerders sterk vertonings gelewer en die boonste simboolgrade in die onderskeie spraak- en toneelafdelings behaal. Die kompetisie bied jaarliks ’n interprovinsiale platform waar jong talent volgens nasionale standaarde beoordeel word. Uitstaande Individuele Prestasies en Toekennings: Die beoordelaarspaneel het uitsonderlike hoë simbole aan drie spesifieke Volkies-leerders toegeken: Eduard Viljoen: Het ’n A++ simbool vir sy Monoloog behaal. Hy is as die amptelike Afdelingwenner aangewys en dring sodoende deur na die volgende nasionale uitdunrondte. Miliencke van der Westhuizen: Het eweneens ’n A++ simbool in die afdeling vir Prosa Voorlees behaal. Sy is as die Graadwenner gekroon en het boonste erkenning ontvang deur as amptelike Ambassadeur vir 2027 aangewys te word. Marike Kennedy: Het die skool se sukses in die Prosa Voorlees-afdeling voltooi deur ook ’n A++ simbool te behaal en as Graadwenner in haar onderskeie ouderdomsgroep aangewys te word. Versterking van die Skool se Kultuurprogram Die suksesvolle aanbieding van die interprovinsiale eisteddfod onderstreep Hoërskool Volkskool se deurlopende fokus op die ontwikkeling van die uitvoerende kunste naas akademie en sport. Die skoolbestuur het hul amptelike lof en erkenning aan die leerders en betrokke kultuurpersoneel oorgedra vir die maande se voorbereiding en taktiese afrigting wat hierdie resultate moontlik gemaak het. Met die provinsiale uitdunne nou afgehandel, verskuif die fokus vir die gekwalifiseerde leerders na die nasionale rondtes wat later in die akademiese jaar beslis word. Eisteddfod-oorsig: Skool: Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) Geleentheid: Allegretto Interprovinsiale Eisteddfod Kategorieë: Monoloë en Prosa Voorlees Sleutelpresteerders: Eduard Viljoen, Miliencke van der Westhuizen, Marike Kennedy #volkietalent #volkietrots #Eisteddfod #potchefstroom #volkiekultuur #Allegretto2026 #SkoleKultuur #UitvoerendeKunste

Grote opwinding heers vandag in die plaaslike skolesportkring, aangesien maar liefst vier rugbyspanne van Laerskool Saamtrek amptelik sake uitspook in die Noordwes Rugbyfinales. Die deurslaggewende provinsiale kragmetings word op die velde in Potchefstroom beslis. Foto: Laerskool Saamtrek Om vier afsonderlike spanne tot in die finale rondte van ’n provinsiale reeks te bestuur, word allerweë beskou as ’n noemenswaardige prestasie wat die algehele diepte en krag van die skool se rugby-ontwikkelingsprogram weerspieël. Beloning vir Kwartaallikse Toewyding Die pad na die Noordwes-finale het oor verskeie taai uitdunrondtes en plaaslike ligawedstryde gestrek. Volgens die skool se sportorganiseerders is die bereiking van hierdie finale fase die direkte resultaat van die spelers se deurlopende harde werk, uithouvermoë op die oefenvelde en taktiese voorbereiding onder leiding van die onderskeie afrigters. Breë Ondersteuning van die Skoolgemeenskap Die skoolbestuur het vooraf ’n amptelike boodskap van gelukwense en ondersteuning aan al die betrokke spelers en afrigters uitgespreek. Daar is klem gelê op die belangrikheid van goeie sportmanskap en dat die leerders die geleentheid moet benut om teen die provinsie se elite-spanne mee te ding, ongeag wat die uiteindelike eindtelling op die amptelike telkaarte gaan wys. ’n Groot aantal ouers, ondersteuners en personeellede het vandag na Potchefstroom gereis om die spanne regstreeks van die kantlyn af by te staan. Die uitslae van hierdie finale wedstryde sal die provinsiale skolerugby-ranglys vir die 2026-winterseisoen finaal vasstel. Finale Byeenkoms-opsomming: Skool: Laerskool Saamtrek Sport: Skolerugby Geleentheid: Noordwes Rugbyfinales 2026 Venue: Potchefstroom, Noordwes Infrastruktuur: Vier spanne in die finale rondtes #SaamtrekRugby #SaamtrekSport #NoordwesFinale2026 #SkoleRugby #NoordwesRugby #PotchefstroomSport #RugbyUitslae #JuniorRugby

Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) se Eerste Dogtershokkiespan het hul deelname aan die amptelike Noordwes-hokkiekompetisie suksesvol afgesluit deur die bronsmedalje te verower. Foto: Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom Die uitslag plaas die span algeheel derde op die finale provinsiale ranglys ná afloop van ’n reeks strawwe uitdun- en uitspeelwedstryde teen die streek se voorste hokkieskole. Beloning vir Seisoen se Deursettingsvermoë Die verkryging van die derde plek volg op ’n winterseisoen wat hoë eise aan die spelers gestel het weens die strawwe mededinging in die Noordwes-liga. Volgens die skool se sportafdeling is hierdie podiumplek die direkte gevolg van die span se deurlopende taktiese dissipline, fisiese voorbereiding en kollektiewe spanwerk op die kunsgras. Erkenning aan Spelers en Afrigtingstaf Die skoolbestuur het ná die finale wedstryd hul amptelike lof en trots teenoor al die betrokke speelsters en die afrigtingspan uitgespreek. Die suksesvolle afsluiting van die provinsiale liga bied ’n stabiele platform vir die Volkies-hokkieprogram om op voort te bou vir die res van die 2026-sportkalender. Hokkie-veldtog Opsomming: Skool: Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) Span: Eerste Dogtershokkiespan 🏑 Prestasie: Derde Plek (Bronsmedalje) algeheel Kompetisie: Amptelike Noordwes-liga Kernfokus: Taktiese groei, uithouvermoë en span-gees #volkiehokkie #volkiesport #noordwesliga #volkietrots #SkoleHokkie #NoordwesHokkie #HokkieUitslae2026 #PotchSport #Bronsmedalje

Welcome back, Potchefstroom! We have officially wrapped up Week 23 of 2026, and the energy moving through our town and township over the past seven days has been absolutely spectacular. As the winter chill begins to bite, our local businesses, community organizations, and sports stars are heating things up across the board. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy This week, The Go-To Guy team has been on a truly diverse beat. We’ve been tracking innovative medical research that puts Potch on the global map, checking out newly revamped retail spaces, enjoying a weekend of adrenaline-pumping township sports, and supporting vital local charity drives. Our "Our Eyes in the Field" team has been operating at maximum capacity to ensure you don't miss a single beat of what's happening right on your doorstep. Grab a warm drink, settle into a comfortable chair, and enjoy your 10-minute briefing on the week that was. Our Eyes in the Field: Potchefstroom From weekend markets and heritage hallways to big Father's Day competitions and cutting-edge health research, here is how the Potchefstroom field beat unfolded in chronological order. May 30 – 31: Weekend Markets and Community Flavors We kicked off the turn of the month with a heavy dose of local support. The weekend started at the vibrant Dromers Mark 2026, which took over Saturday and Sunday. These markets continue to be the lifeblood of our local crafters and artisans, drawing families out to enjoy the best of what Potch ingenuity has to offer. On Sunday, our team kept the momentum going by stopping at the Van Rooy Foodmarket. We brought our cameras along to give everyone a visual walkthrough of the floor, showcasing the exceptional local produce, artisanal treats, and distinct community vibe that makes this market a staple weekend stop. June 1: Home Refresh Concepts at Build it On Monday, our focus shifted toward home improvement and DIY inspiration. If you are looking for a quick, highly effective way to give your kitchen or bathroom a crisp, fresh new look before winter truly settles in, you don't necessarily have to plan a massive, dusty renovation. We popped into Build it Potchefstroom to take a close look at their newly arrived range of premium taps, modern showerheads, and elegant towel rings. Whether you are mid-build, tackling essential plumbing repairs, or simply looking to execute a stylish aesthetic makeover, their organized displays offer something for every taste. Check out our latest video clip to see the full range on the floor! June 1: Walk the Hallways of History at the Potchefstroom Museum Later that afternoon, we took a step back in time with a visit to the Potchefstroom Museum, located at the corner of Sol Plaatje Avenue and Wolmarans Street. If you want to truly understand the roots of our town, explore old world-changing events, or discover local art exhibitions like the ongoing "FRAGMENTE" showcase, booking an official guided tour is a must. We had the privilege of chatting with the museum's team about the immense value of keeping our local history alive for the next generation. Book Your Tour Today: For all tour inquiries and bookings, you can contact Miems Lamprecht directly at 082 397 9367. June 2: Taking Back Our Streets with the AfriForum Buurtspan Tuesday brought an inspiring story of civic pride and active community action. The Go-To Guy met up with Alta Pretorius from AfriForum to unpack the details of their brand-new "Buurtspan" (Neighborhood Team) initiative. This isn't just a temporary clean-up project; it is a dedicated, structured movement aimed at completely cleaning up, maintaining, and taking back our environment. Whether it is a quiet residential suburban street or a busy commercial sector in the CBD, the Buurtspan is geared up and ready to clear out overgrowth, remove refuse, and restore pride to our public spaces. Get Involved: If you want to join the movement, volunteer your time, or flag an area in need of attention, you can reach out directly to the local leadership team: Alta Pretorius: alta.pretorius@afriforum.co.za | 081 392 2071 Douglas (Potchefstroom Branch Chairman): voorsitter.potchefstroom@afriforumtak.co.za | 083 232 1020 Image(Facebook) : Flo-Tek North West June 2: Win Pa the Ultimate Worx Bundle at Flo-Tek! Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and the team at Flo-Tek Potchefstroom has rolled out the red carpet to help you give your dad the ultimate treat this year. They have launched an incredible Father's Day competition where you can win a high-performance Worx Garden Bundle that will take his yard-work game to an elite level. The Prize Pack: A complete, cordless Worx garden set featuring a heavy-duty Leafblower and a high-precision Trimmer,complete with the interchangeable battery and charger included! How to Enter: It is completely effortless. Simply swing by the Flo-Tek store, purchase any item from their extensive hardware or plumbing range before June 19th, and fill out your contact details on the form at the sales counter. The Big Draw: The lucky winner will be drawn on Friday, 19 June 2026, right in time for Father's Day weekend! Head over, secure your project supplies, and get your dad’s name into the hat. June 3: Groundbreaking Pediatric Heart Research with Prof. Ruan Kruger On Wednesday, we published a highly important, professional journalistic feature highlighting a medical milestone unfolding right here on our doorstep. We had the absolute privilege of discussing global cardiovascular health with Professor Ruan Kruger (PhD ISHF FESC). Professor Kruger is a globally acclaimed cardiovascular scientist, a Research Professor at HART (NWU), Executive Chief of SA Heart, and the President of CHCAfrica. Under his visionary guidance, CHCAfrica is currently executing a monumental, groundbreaking medical project across South Africa. The Mission: The team is actively screening and measuring the blood pressure of children between the ages of 5 and 18. The Goal: They are building the single largest and most comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular database in the sub-Saharan African region. This critical data will be used to develop precise, region-specific blood pressure guidelines (nomograms) to help medical professionals combat and prevent early-onset hypertension in African youth. Connect and Support: This is a legacy-defining project that deserves full community backing. You can explore their work or find out how to get involved through their official channels: Email: info@chcafrica.org WhatsApp: +27 64 514 7994 Social Media: @chcafrica (Instagram & LinkedIn) | @ProfRuanKruger / @chcafrica (X/Twitter) June 5: The Architectural Marvel of MooiRivier Mall Friday took us to a landmark that we often take for granted, but one that remains a true marvel of design and retail convenience: the MooiRivier Mall. As part of a brilliant video segment produced by our creator, Pieter Conradie, we took a deep look at what makes this shopping center so iconic. Did you know that it is the only shopping mall in South Africa built entirely over a natural, free-flowing river? The striking, hydro-powered water wheel turning right above the Mooi River makes it an instant visual attraction. It’s no surprise that the mall has been crowned a "Best of Potch" winner three times. The raw stats behind its daily operations are staggering: The Reach: Welcoming an average of 507,000 visitors per month. The Variety: Boasting 94 stores neatly categorized into 11 distinct lifestyle and retail sectors. The Infrastructure: Offering 1,031 upgraded parking spaces that allow you to pay effortlessly with your bank card at the exit gates. Future Proof: Fully prepared for modern utility challenges with an integrated 2.2 kW solar power grid and a massive 150 kL backup water storage system. June 5: Cold Courage for a Vital Cause – Motor Neuron Disease Awareness Also on Friday, we highlighted an act of serious bravery and community spirit. On Sunday, June 7th, local advocates Carine and Joanita officially took on the grueling #ColdCourageChallenge. The duo submerged themselves into a freezing ice bath for 42 intense seconds to raise awareness and vital funds for those living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Specialized MND medical and mobility equipment is prohibitively expensive, and local families desperately need our collective support. Digital Donations: You can still make a direct, secure financial contribution by clicking their official link: MND South Africa Cold Courage. Physical Goods Needed: The team is actively collecting physical items to aid in daily patient care, including second-hand mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walking frames) and adult diapers/nappies. Potchefstroom Drop-Off Points: You can deliver physical items directly to either Sage Pilates Potchefstroom Studio or Joanita Smit Biokineticist. Let’s wrap our arms around these families and show what Potch solidarity looks like! June 6: Non-Stop Movement at MBT Petroleum Saturday was all about the transport grids and roadside logistics. We swung by MBT Petroleum to showcase why this facility has become the ultimate pit stop keeping local drivers and long-haul truckers moving. It offers a complete, secure environment featuring a dedicated Truck Stop, an immaculate and safe bathroom facility, and the 24-hour Buzz Café for that late-night caffeine or snack run. The big news on the floor this week is the official opening of their brand-new, on-site Galito's outlet! Whether you are embarking on a cross-country haul or simply need a quick, delicious flame-grilled meal on your daily commute, MBT Petroleum keeps you fueled up and moving smoothly. Image(Facebook ) : The Go-To Guy Potchefstroom June 6: Everyday Luxury and Fresh Fragrances at Potch Haus We wrapped up our weekend field coverage with a healthy dose of interior design inspiration at Potch Haus, located at 67 Retief Street. Potch Haus has firmly established itself as the premier destination for anyone passionate about high-end interiors and sophisticated spaces. With incredible new stock arriving on the floor constantly, their showroom is filled with magnificent Turkish carpets, elegant coffee tables, custom makeup stations, robust patio sets, and luxury office chairs. The New Addition: They have officially expanded their luxury offerings to include an elite range of designer fragrances for both men and women,the ultimate personal treat or high-end gift. Who it is for: It is a goldmine for professional interior architects source-hunting for statement pieces, guesthouse owners executing a room refresh, or anyone wanting to add a touch of everyday luxury to their home. They are open Monday through Saturday, so make sure to pop in and find your next favorite piece! Image(Facebook) : The Go-To Guy Ikageng Our Eyes in the Field: Ikageng June 1: Stars, Stunts, and Spinning at Ikageng Stadium Over in Ikageng, the atmosphere on Sunday was completely electric as the community descended upon the stadium for the highly anticipated Potchefstroom Celebrity Soccer Tournament & Umdlalo Wama Riders! It was an absolute festival of culture, sportsmanship, and raw entertainment. The crowd was treated to a spectacular blend of clinical, fast-paced football matches on the pitch, punctuated by jaw-dropping, high-adrenaline bicycle stunts and tire-smoking precision from the local car spinning crews. The competitive spirit was fierce, and we are thrilled to announce the final standings: 🏆 Champions: Promosa Media FC (who put on an absolute clinic to lift the cup!) 🥈 Runners-up: Kasi Media FC 🥉 3rd Place: Youth Courage ASCF 4th Place: Mshaya Media FC A massive, resounding shoutout to aQuellé, the Katlego Mhlanzi Foundation, and the incredible crowd who brought the ultimate "gees" to the stands. Head over to our video album to see if our cameras caught you in the middle of the action! Final Thoughts Week 23 has been a beautiful testament to what makes our community great: the constant balance of world-class scientific innovation, a thriving business sector, deep historic roots, and an unyielding commitment to supporting philanthropic causes. Our cameras are remaining firmly turned on our community, and our team is committed to being your primary source for everything happening across the streets of Potch and Ikageng. Stay safe on the winter roads, support your neighborhood businesses, and let's keep making a difference together!

Die Graad 9 SETH-leerders (Wetenskap, Tegnologie, Ingenieurswese en Handelswetenskappe) van Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het onlangs ’n inligtingsessie oor loopbaangeleenthede in die finansiële sektor bygewoon. Foto: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Die sessie is aangebied deur prof. Surika van Rooyen, ’n akademikus verbonde aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), en het gefokus op die praktiese vereistes vir tersiêre studie in hierdie rigting. Kurrikulumkeuses en Beroepsrigtings Gedurende die aanbieding het prof. Van Rooyen die verskillende vertakkings binne die finansiële veld uiteengesit en die onderskeie professionele paaie bespreek wat leerders kan volg. ’n Kernaspek van die sessie was om die leerders in te lig oor die spesifieke vakkeuses wat op hoërskoolvlak vereis word om vir finansiële graadkursusse aan universiteite te kwalifiseer. Aangesien Graad 9-leerders aan die einde van die jaar hul finale vakkeuses vir die Senior Fase (Graad 10 tot 12) moet uitoefen, het die sessie gedien as ’n riglyn om ingeligte besluite oor hul akademiese toekoms te neem. Erkenning vir Waardevolle Blootstelling Die skoolbestuur het hul waardering teenoor prof. Van Rooyen en die NWU uitgespreek vir die fasilitering van die sessie. Volgens die koördineerders bied hierdie tipe loopbaanblootstelling noodsaaklike kontekstuele kennis wat leerders help om die skakel tussen skoolvakke en die professionele werksmag te verstaan. Die inligtingsessie vorm deel van Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma se deurlopende SETH-program, wat daarop gemik is om leerders vroegtydig op akademiese en professionele loopbane voor te berei. Sessie-oorsig: Skool: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Teikengroep: Graad 9 SETH-leerders Aanbieder: Prof. Surika van Rooyen (NWU) Fokusarea: Finansiële beroepsrigtings en tersiêre vakvereistes #LoopbaanBlootstelling #FerdiesSETH #JuniorSETH #Graad9SETH #droomwaagdoen #onsleeronsleefonslei #Handelswetenskappe #PotchSkole #Vakkeuses2026

Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies) het ’n algehele kwalifikasie vir die Noordvaal A Top 12-toernooi behaal ná die afhandeling van die Premier League-uitspele en Noordwes-finaal. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Al die skool se A-dogtershokkiespanne het hul plekke in die streekskompetisie verseker, terwyl al die betrokke A- en B-spanne die provinsiale seisoen as óf wenners óf naaswenners afgesluit het. Die uitspeelrondtes het oor twee fases gestrek, met verskeie plaaslike en streekskoue wat in die semi-finaal en finaal getrotseer is. Volledige Uitslae van die Uitspeelstryd: Semi-finale Rondte Die semi-finaal het deurgaans positiewe uitslae vir die Potchefstroomse spanne opgelewer: o/14A: Wen 4 – 1 teen Rustenburg Hoërskool (RHS) o/14B: Het direk gekwalifiseer vir die finaal o/15A: Wen 3 – 0 teen Hoërskool Bergsig o/15B: Het direk gekwalifiseer vir die finaal o/16A: Wen 1 – 0 teen Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS) ná skielike dood (Sudden Death) o/16B: Wen 1 – 0 teen Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS) 1ste Span: Wen 5 – 1 teen Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) 2de Span: Wen 2 – 0 teen Rustenburg Hoërskool (RHS) Finale Rondte In die finale fase het die skool vier eerste plekke in die A-afdelings en twee eerste plekke in die B-afdelings ingepalm: o/14A: Eindig 1ste ná ’n 5 – 1 oorwinning teen Hoërskool Lichtenburg (Kwalifiseer vir Noordvaal Top 12) o/15A: Eindig 1ste ná ’n 5 – 1 oorwinning teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort (Harties) (Kwalifiseer vir Noordvaal Top 12) o/16A: Eindig 1ste ná ’n 5 – 1 oorwinning teen Rustenburg Hoërskool (RHS) (Kwalifiseer vir Noordvaal Top 12) 1ste Span: Eindig 1ste ná ’n 10 – 0 oorwinning teen Hoërskool Wagpos (Kwalifiseer vir Noordvaal Top 12) o/14B: Eindig 2de ná ’n 0 – 1 nederlaag teen Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS) o/15B: Eindig 1ste ná ’n 1 – 0 oorwinning teen Rustenburg Hoërskool (RHS) o/16B: Eindig 2de ná ’n 0 – 1 nederlaag teen Rustenburg Hoërskool (RHS) 2de Span: Eindig 1ste ná ’n 5 – 0 oorwinning teen Hoërskool Wesvalia Voorbereiding vir die Noordvaal Top 12 Die provinsiale titels en naaswenner-plasings beteken dat die oefenprogram nou aangepas sal word om gereed te maak vir die Noordvaal A Top 12-toernooi. Hier sal die gekwalifiseerde A-spanne teen die top-presteerders van die ander noordelike provinsies meeding. Die skoolbestuur het hul erkenning uitgespreek teenoor al die spelers en die afrigtingstaf vir die strategiese werk en toewyding wat tot hierdie seisoen-uitslae gelei het. Hokkie-veldtog Opsomming: Skool: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Geleentheid: Noordwes Premier League-uitspele en Finale Prestasie: Algehele Noordwes-wenners of -naaswenners (A- en B-spanne) Noordvaal-kwalifiseerders: o/14A, o/15A, o/16A en 1ste Span #gimmiepassie #gimmietrots #gimmiehokkie #gimmiepotensiaal #gimmieuitnemendheid #NoordwesHokkie #NoordvaalTop12 #SkoleHokkie #HokkieUitslae2026 #PotchSport