The annual Miss Potchefstroom Academy 2026 pageant concluded on Saturday, 1 August 2026, marking a celebratory evening focused on confidence, leadership, and student achievement. The event, which opened with red-carpet arrivals at 15:00, brought together students, faculty, and supporters to celebrate the institution's top representatives. The Finalists and Competition Thirteen finalists competed for the coveted title: Lara Visser, Chenique Terblanche, Zanè Marais, Kaylee Wentzel, Mia du Toit, Gabriella Hefer, Carlia Raath, Wilmie Kasselman, Ammie, Carla Meintjies, Elsje Joubert, Louanne Jacobs, and Lindsay-Jade Smith. Throughout the campaign, the contestants participated in photographic sessions and public voting challenges leading up to the final stage performances. The Judging Panel and Event Hosts The contestants were evaluated by a panel of five judges, including Dr. Chanel, Kaylie Bennett, Marinet Potgieter, Anne-Lize Denobili, and Otto Lessing, representing diverse expertise across leadership, business, and professional development. The evening’s proceedings were hosted by Jandré Booyens, Marketing Executive and Student Advisor at Potchefstroom Academy and SAAHST, who served as Master of Ceremonies. Event photography and media coverage were managed by a dedicated visual team consisting of Lalamore Photography, Janke Mari, Photography by Scheepers, Marnu van Zyl, and Melo Visuals Co. Winners and Titleholder Announcements At the culmination of the evening, Wilmie Kasselman was officially crowned Miss Potchefstroom Academy 2026. Kasselman was also awarded the title of Miss Photogenic 2026, following public participation in the pre-event photo voting contest. The full list of award recipients includes: Miss Potchefstroom Academy 2026: Wilmie Kasselman First Princess: Chenique Terblanche Second Princess: Kaylee Wentzel Miss Photogenic: Wilmie Kasselman People's Choice: Chenique Terblanche Miss Personality: Mia du Toit Students of Worth: Mia du Toit Event Winners in Pictures The event concluded with recognition for all participants, judges, sponsors, and organizing staff. The newly crowned titleholders will serve as ambassadors for Potchefstroom Academy throughout the remainder of the 2026 academic year. Images: Potchefstroom Academy #MissPotchefstroomAcademy2026 #PageantWinners 👑✨👑✨

The South Africa Emerging Men's cricket team continued their dominant form in the One-Day Tri-Series, securing a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh Emerging Men at Groenkloof Oval. Image: Cricket South Africa The win marks back-to-back victories for the South African side, keeping their unbeaten record intact and building strong momentum in the tournament. Match Summary & Key Highlights Opponent: Bangladesh Emerging Men Result: South Africa Emerging Men won by 7 wickets Series Standing: 2 Wins from 2 Matches (Undefeated) Venue: Groenkloof Oval, Pretoria Dominant All-Round Performance Following their opening 42-run triumph over Zimbabwe Emerging, the SA Emerging squad delivered a clinical all-round effort. Exceptional discipline with the ball set up a modest target, which the batting lineup chased down with ease to cap off a commanding performance. #CricketSouthAfrica #SAEmerging #TriSeries #GroenkloofOval #SouthAfricaCricket #Proteas #FutureStars #OneDayCricket

The second half of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow saw Team South Africa expand their medal collection beyond the pool, making significant strides in track and field, judo, and para athletics. Facing intense international competition across the final days of action, South African athletes delivered several standout victories, ultimately bringing their total medal haul to 28, surpassing their tally from Birmingham 2022. Athletics & Para Athletics Breakthroughs Track and field action at Scotstoun Stadium generated several podium finishes alongside notable final performances. Sinesipho Dambile: Delivered a dominant performance in the men's 200m. After posting a semi-final time of 19.82 seconds, the second-fastest time in Commonwealth Games history, he went on to claim Gold in the final with a time of 19.96 seconds. Masala Makatu: Secured Team SA's first track and field medal of the Games by capturing Gold (listed as Silver in final team tallies) in the men’s T12 100m final with a personal best time of 11.04 seconds. Makatu was subsequently selected as Team SA’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony. Kyle Rademeyer: Earned Silver in the men’s pole vault final after clearing a season's best height of 5.70m. Zakithi Nene: Claimed Bronze in the men's 400m final, running 45.21 seconds from lane 2. Key Finalists: Aiden Smith placed 4th in the men's shot put final (20.31m), Jaco Smit finished 4th in the men's T12 100m (11.24s), Marione Fourie finished 4th in the women’s 100m hurdles final (12.66s), and Douw Smit placed 4th in the men's javelin. Combat Sports, Cycling & Team Events Judo: Donne Breytenbach earned Team SA’s first non-swimming medal of the second block, winning Bronze in the women’s -57kg division via Ippon against Marie Begue of Mauritius. Timothy Meuwsen secured Silver in the men's -81kg division following a narrow decision loss in the final against Malaysia's Amir Daniel Bin Abdul Majeed. Netball: South Africa was eliminated from medal contention following a tight 58-54 defeat to England in Pool A. However, the team rebounded in the 5th/6th classification match, defeating Uganda 62-54, powered by a 48-goal performance from shooter Elmere van der Berg. Track Cycling: Mitchell Sparrow advanced to the repechages in the Keirin and placed 16th in the 1000m time trial (62.482s). S’annara Grove competed across endurance events, placing 13th in the 10km Scratch race, 16th in the 25km Points race, and 22nd in the elimination race. Final Medalists & Code Breakdown Medalists Breakdown Medal Athlete / Team Sport Event 🥇 Gold Pieter Coetze Swimming Men’s 50m Backstroke 🥇 Gold Pieter Coetze Swimming Men’s 100m Backstroke 🥇 Gold Pieter Coetze Swimming Men’s 200m Backstroke 🥇 Gold Lara van Niekerk Swimming Women’s 50m Breaststroke 🥇 Gold Nathan Hendricks Para Swimming Men’s S13 100m Freestyle 🥇 Gold Christian Sadie Para Swimming Men’s S7 50m Freestyle 🥇 Gold Sinesipho Dambile Athletics Men’s 200m 🥈 Silver Aimee Canny Swimming Women’s 100m Breaststroke 🥈 Silver Aimee Canny Swimming Women’s 200m IM 🥈 Silver Michael Houlie Swimming Men’s 50m Breaststroke 🥈 Silver Erin Gallagher Swimming Women’s 50m Butterfly 🥈 Silver Kaylene Corbett Swimming Women’s 200m Breaststroke 🥈 Silver Nathan Hendricks Para Swimming Men’s S13 50m Freestyle 🥈 Silver Danika Vyncke Para Swimming Women’s S13 50m Freestyle 🥈 Silver Team SA Swimming Mixed 4x100m Relay 🥈 Silver Masala Makatu Para Athletics Men’s T12 100m 🥈 Silver Timothy Meuwsen Judo Men’s -81kg 🥈 Silver Kyle Rademeyer Athletics Men’s Pole Vault 🥉 Bronze Ruard van Renen Swimming Men’s 50m Backstroke 🥉 Bronze Ruard van Renen Swimming Men’s 100m Backstroke 🥉 Bronze Olivia Nel Swimming Women’s 100m Backstroke 🥉 Bronze Erin Gallagher Swimming Women’s 100m Butterfly 🥉 Bronze Donne Breytenbach Judo Women’s -57kg 🥉 Bronze Zakithi Nene Athletics Men’s 400m 🥉 Bronze Team SA Swimming Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay 🥉 Bronze Team SA Swimming Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay 🥉 Bronze Team SA Swimming Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay 🥉 Bronze Team SA Swimming Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay Leading Individual Medalists (Including Relays) 5 Medals: Pieter Coetze (3 Gold, 2 Bronze) 5 Medals: Aimee Canny (2 Silver, 3 Bronze) 5 Medals: Erin Gallagher (2 Silver, 3 Bronze) 4 Medals: Ruard van Renen (4 Bronze) Medals by Sporting Code Swimming: 18 Para Swimming: 4 Athletics: 3 Judo: 2 Para Athletics: 1 Final Commonwealth Games Standings Team SA completed the Games ranked 11th overall out of the 36 competing nations and territories, collecting 7 Gold, 11 Silver, and 10 Bronze medals. Rank Team Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 Australia 70 45 56 171 2 England 29 45 36 110 3 Canada 19 20 23 62 4 India 13 17 9 39 5 Scotland 13 9 17 39 6 New Zealand 10 14 12 36 7 Nigeria 10 7 7 24 8 Jamaica 10 4 5 19 9 Wales 9 10 12 31 10 Malaysia 8 3 5 16 11 South Africa 7 11 10 28 Campaign Summary & Conclusion The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially concluded at The Hydro following the formal closing ceremony. Team South Africa’s campaign stood out for its aquatic dominance, anchored by multi-medal performances from Pieter Coetze, Aimee Canny, and Erin Gallagher, alongside crucial podium finishes on the track and judo mat. Finishing 11th overall with 28 medals, the 112-athlete contingent completed a successful tour in Glasgow, building momentum for future international competitions. Images: Team South Africa #TeamSA #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames #FinalResults 🇿🇦🥇🥈🥉🏃‍♂️🏊‍♂️🥋🇿🇦

Laerskool Dagbreek het die afgelope week vriendskaplike krieketwedstryde teen hul bure van Laerskool Losberg op die kolfblad uitgespook. Foto: Laerskool Dagbreek Die wedstryde het 'n uitstekende platform gebied vir die jonge spelers om hul krieketvaardighede en wedstrydfitheid uit te toets voor die amptelike liga-bepalings. Ontwikkeling en Sportmangees op die Veld Beide skole het die dag benut om spangees, kameraadskap en basiese vaardighede te versterk: Vaardigheidsontwikkeling: Spelers het waardevolle blootstelling gekry aan wedstrydsituasies om hul kolf-, boul- en veldwerk-tegnieke te slyp. Sportmangees: Die kragmetings is in 'n goeie gees beslis, waarin nuwe vriendskappe tussen die twee buurskole gebou is. Goeie Gasvryheid: Daggies het hul opregte dankbaarheid teenoor Laerskool Losberg uitgespreek vir die lekker wedstryde en sien uit na die volgende ontmoeting. #DaggiesKrieket #LaerskoolDagbreek #LaerskoolLosberg #SkoleKrieket #DaggieTrots #CarletonvilleSport #KrieketOntwikkeling

Dansers van Laerskool Saamtrek het die afgelope naweek uitstekende prestasies behaal tydens die DTMA Noordwes Provinsiale Kampioenskappe in Rustenburg. Foto: Laerskool Saamtrek Die leerders, wat Roots Dance Studio verteenwoordig het, het verhoogbekwaamheid, passie en goeie tegniek geopenbaar en verskeie plekkwalifikasies vir die komende nasionale rondtes beklink. Amptelike Uitslae per Danser Juliet Botha (Graad 2) Modern Beginner Groepdans: 84,5% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Nasionale Rondte) Contemporary Beginner Groepdans: 85,2% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Nasionale Rondte) Contemporary Novice Solo: 87,0% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Provinsiale Rondte) Contemporary Novice Duet: 83,7% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Nasionale Rondte) 🏆 Spesiale Toekenning: Bekroon as die Mees Elegante Danser van die kompetisie. Amoné de Beer (Graad 2) Modern Beginner Groepdans: 84,5% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Nasionale Rondte) Contemporary Beginner Groepdans: 85,2% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Nasionale Rondte) Contemporary Novice Duet: 83,7% (Gekwalifiseer vir die Nasionale Rondte) Contemporary Novice Solo: 81,0% Skool- en Ateljee-Trots Laerskool Saamtrek het hul hartlike gelukwense aan die twee Graad 2-dansers oorgedra. Die skool het beklemtoon dat hul toegewydheid en ure se harde werk by Roots Dance Studio duidelik vrugte gepluk het, en wens hul alle sukses toe met die voorbereidings vir die nasionale Kampioenskappe. #LaerskoolSaamtrek #Samies #RootsDanceStudio #DTMANoordwes #DansKwalifisering #SamieTrots #KlerksdorpSkole

Steve Hofmeyr hou op 18 September 2026 'n Neil Diamond Tribute Show in Potchefstroom. Die vertoning vind plaas by die Banketsaal in Piet Bosmanstraat. Hekke open om 18:30 vir 19:00, en daar sal koeldrank en worsbroodjies te koop wees vir die hongeriges. Kaartjies wissel van R200 tot R300, afhangende van waar mens wil sit: VIP: R300.00 Maroon Blok: R250.00 Silver Blok: R200.00 Om 'n plek te bespreek, kan Jeanetta gekontak word by 076-631-8115. Wie Kry Die Geld? Die fondsinsameling is ten bate van die Potchefstroom Brand Beskerming Vereniging (PBBV). Die organisasie het geld nodig om hul deure oop te hou sodat hul werk in die omgewing kan voortgaan. Die PBBV het oorspronklik uit Burgerlike Beskerming gespruit, wat later Rampbestuur geword het. In 2005 is die vereniging formeel as onderdeel ingeskakel. Dit is belangrik om te weet dat die PBBV nie onder munisipale rampbestuur val nie. Dit is 'n privaat groep vrywilligers wat uit hul eie sak en tyd mense in nood help. Wat Doen Die PBBV Alledaags? Die organisasie werk onder die Wet op Veld- en Bosbrande (Wet 101 van 1998) en word deur 'n vaste grondwet en reëls gebind. Hul werk fokus op drie fases van brandbestryding: Pro-aktiewe optrede om veldbrande te voorkom. Reaksie en optrede tydens 'n aktiewe veldbrand. Post-aktiewe opruiming en opvolg na die brand. Wanneer sake werklik warm word, roep die PBBV die hulp in van privaat maatskappye soos Working on Fire. Hierdie spanne bring grondspane sowel as lugondersteuning in, insluitend Huey-helikopters en waterbommers. Buiten brande help die PBBV ook tydens vloede en ernstige motorongelukke. Hulle werk gereeld saam met instansies soos die SAPD, SANDF, NWU en Rheinmetall Denel Munition. Die vereniging reël ook sosiale aktiwiteite vir die plaaslike jeug om jongmense vroeg reeds by die gemeenskap te betrek.

Kry jou keel gereed om kliphard saam te sing, want een van Suid-Afrika se gewildste en mees besproke Afrikaanse pop-rock-duo's, Die Piesangskille, is op pad na Potchefstroom vir vanjaar se Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees! Foto(Facebook) : Die Piesangskille Hulle staan bekend vir hul meesleurende lirieke, unieke humor en wysies wat dae lang in jou kop bly haak. Die Piesangskille het die afgelope tyd radiostasies en stromingsplatforms landwyd stormgeloop. As jy op soek is na die ultieme hoë-energie partytjie-atmosfeer op die feesterrein, is hul optrede 'n absolute moet-sien. "Van reuse-treffers op die trefferlyste tot elektriese feesskare,Die Piesangskille bring daardie egte, lekkerkwaad Afrikaanse musiek wat 'n feesonvergeetlik maak." Waarom Jy Die Piesangskille by Aardklop Moet Sien Vandat hulle op die musiektoneel verskyn het, het Die Piesangskille 'n massiewe aanhangersbasis opgebou danksy hul eerlike stories en hul unieke mengsel van moderne pop, alternatiewe rock en vars Afrikaanse klanke. Hier is hoekom hul vertoning een van die gewildste hoogtepunte op die feesprogram gaan wees: Die Groot Treffers Regstreeks: Sien uit na massiewe saamsing-oomblikke met reuse-treffers soos "Inge 2", "Lyntjie", "Diepseeduiker 17" en "Haar Naam Was Somer". Onverbeterlike Verhoogenergie: Hul lewendige optredes bring 'n spontane charisma en 'n natuurlike gehoorinteraksie wat enige iemand op die feesterrein dadelik meesleur. Die Ultieme Fees-vibe: Of jy nou elke enkele liriek van buite ken en of jy net saam met jou vriende op die gras wil kuier met 'n koue drankie, Die Piesangskille bring die presiese klankbaan wat jy by 'n lentefees wil hoor. Volg Die Piesangskille Facebook : Kliek Hier YouTube: Kliek Hier Instagram : Kliek Hier TikTok: Kliek Hier Feesterrein & Kaartjie-inligting Foto(Facebook) : Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees Aardklop omskep die universiteitsdorp Potchefstroom jaarliks in 'n bruisende mierenas van teater, visuele kuns, kosmarkte en opelug-musiekverhoë. Waar om Kaartjies te Koop: Terreintoegang en vertoningskaartjies kan vooraf aanlyn bespreek word via Webtickets, by Pick n Pay-winkels landwyd, of regstreeks by die hekkantore in Potchefstroom. Wenk: Hou Aardklop se amptelike feesprogram en sosiale media dop sodat jy betyds 'n goeie plek reg voor die hoofverhoog kan kry voordat Die Piesangskille die verhoog betree! Kry jou vriende bymekaar, kry jou hekkaartjies en maak reg vir 'n onvergeetlike show saam met Die Piesangskille by Aardklop!

Die aftelling het amptelik begin vir die vyfde jaarlikse Potch Geesfees, wat op 28 en 29 Augustus 2026 by die Lekwena Privaat Wildreservaat plaasvind. Gelei deur vanjaar se hartroerende gemeenskapstema, "Ploeg Terug!", bring die fees ’n veelsydige mengsel van top-Suid-Afrikaanse musikante, plaaslike ikone en opkomende talent op een verhoog byeen. Foto(Facebook) : Potch Geesfees Onder die #POTCHLOCAL-vaandel is die talentvolle sanger-liedjieskrywer en akoestiese musikant Naledi Mohapi bevestig as een van die opwindende optredes vir Saterdag, 29 Augustus 2026. 🎸 Sielsvolle Melodieë en Meesleurende Akoestiese Klanke Naledi Mohapi staan bekend vir sy ryk, meesleurende stem en sy vaardigheid op die akoestiese kitaar. Met ’n repertoire wat strek van meesleurende folk en sielsvolle ballades tot vars verwerkings van pop-treffers, kry sy musiek dit maklik reg om luisteraars van alle ouderdomme aan te spreek. Sy insluiting by die Potch Geesfees-program beklemtoon die fees se toewyding daaraan om eie talent te koester en opkomende kunstenaars ’n verhoog te bied aan die kant van van die land se grootste musiekname. Foto(Facebook) : Potch Geesfees 🗓️ Saterdag se Hoogtepunte Naledi vorm deel van Saterdag se dagprogram, waar hy die verhoog deel met 'n indrukwekkende lys Suid-Afrikaanse gunstelinge soos Appel, Liezl Pieters, Tanya V, Neil Somers en Armand Steenkamp. Datum: Saterdag, 29 Augustus 2026 Plek: Lekwena Privaat Wildreservaat, Potchefstroom Volg die Kunstenaar: Hou sy musiek, agter-die-skerms oomblikke en opkomende vertonings dop op Instagram by @naledimohapi. Hierdie groot feestelikheid word moontlik gemaak deur die ondersteuning van plaaslike vennote soos die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), Koöperasie Kroeg en Kos, ALS Group, en Meerkat Online Auctions. Maak seker jy kry jou kaartjies vroegtydig sodat jy nie vir Naledi Mohapi en die res van diefeesprogram misloop nie! 🎟️Kry jou kaartjies hier : Tixsa

Every year on July 31, conservation communities around the world pause to observe World Ranger Day. Established by the International Ranger Federation (IRF) in 2007, this annual commemoration honors the men and women who serve as frontline custodians of global biodiversity and natural heritage. Marking two decades since the initiative's inception, World Ranger Day serves as both a moment of gratitude for active field personnel and a solemn memorial for those who have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. The Evolving Role of Modern Field Personnel The contemporary ranger operates at the intersection of law enforcement, environmental management, and community relations. While counter-poaching patrols remain a core responsibility in critical conservation landscapes, their day-to-day work encompasses a far broader mandate: Wildlife Monitoring & Anti-Poaching: Conducting rigorous foot patrols, de-snaring habitats, and protecting vulnerable species ranging from megafauna to endemic plant species. Ecological Stewardship: Managing controlled burns, tracking climate impacts, controlling invasive vegetation, and maintaining ecosystem balance. Community Outreach & Conflict Resolution: Working closely with communities bordering protected reserves to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, protect livestock, and foster sustainable resource use. Environmental Education & Guiding: Informing visitors about wilderness ethics, biodiversity preservation, and local ecological systems. The Operational Realities and Frontline Risks Protecting natural reserves often requires operating in vast, unforgiving environments under high-risk conditions. Field rangers face threats from heavily armed organized poaching syndicates, extreme weather conditions, and dangerous encounters with wild animals. "Rangers serve as the primary line of defense for fragile ecosystems. Ensuring their safety, physical well-being, and operational support is fundamental to long-term biodiversity preservation." Beyond immediate security risks, many units face systemic hurdles, including inadequate personal protective equipment, limited access to field medical care, and insufficient operational funding. Supporting organizations, such as the Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) and the Thin Green Line Foundation, work to address these gaps by providing essential gear, emergency medical insurance, and specialized field training. Meeting Global Targets: The Path Ahead With international conservation frameworks pushing to safeguard 30% of global land and sea areas by 2030 (the "30x30" initiative), experts estimate that the world's ranger workforce must scale significantly to meet these mandates. Achieving this vision requires sustained institutional backing, fair working conditions, and broader public support for field staff working in protected areas. Standing in Solidarity with Nature’s Guardians World Ranger Day offers an important reminder of the human element behind nature conservation. By supporting field ranger support networks, championing wildlife protection measures, and respecting protected wild spaces, communities worldwide can help ensure these frontline stewards carry out their crucial mission safely and effectively. #WorldRangerDay #StandWithRangers #ThinGreenLine #ConservationHeroes 🌍🛡️🦏🌲

Residents in the Miederpark area are facing extended electricity disruptions following severe infrastructure damage and suspected cable theft during the early morning hours of Monday, July 27, 2026. The prolonged outage, which has left multiple households without electricity during the cold winter period, has heightened local frustration, raised safety concerns, and prompted questions regarding utility supply chains. Infrastructure Damage, Safety Measures, and Theft Allegations Surveillance footage captured at approximately 04:14 AM on July 27 shows a bright flash and sparks emanating from local utility lines, instantly plunging the immediate residential vicinity into darkness. Subsequent reports from local community groups indicate that cables spanning across at least four utility poles were either burnt or stolen during the incident. Visual evidence provided by community members initially highlighted the extent of the damage along the street, including low-hanging overhead wires, severed cables resting on pavements, and exposed wiring trailing down utility poles. According to local updates, technical teams visited the site to remove the fallen cables from the ground and secure the area, mitigating immediate physical safety hazards posed by live or exposed infrastructure. The situation deteriorated on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, following additional infrastructural damage along the same line section, where overhead cables spanning four utility poles were either burnt, snapped, or stolen. Downed wires were photographed along residential properties during the day on Wednesday. Municipal emergency crews returned to the area later that Wednesday evening to disconnect, remove, and safely clear the fallen lines from public access paths. Resident Concerns Over Supply Delays and Security Affected residents report that official updates from service teams have continually cited a lack of available replacement cables as the primary reason for delay in restoring power. This explanation has led to speculation among community members regarding municipal procurement processes, vendor payment statuses, or broader material shortages. Beyond the immediate hardship of living without heat and electricity during winter, residents have voiced mounting fears regarding home security. Darkened streets and inactive domestic alarm systems are perceived as an open vulnerability that opportunistic criminals could exploit. Community members have urged local authorities and security entities to maintain heightened vigilance while repairs remain pending. Pending Response from Municipal Authorities At the time of writing, official commentary regarding the specific supply chain constraints or an estimated time of restoration for Miederpark has not yet been confirmed by municipal representatives. Further updates will follow as information becomes available from local electricity departments. #MiederparkOutage #CableTheft #InfrastructureDamage #PowerRestoration 🔌⚡️🏠🥶

Get ready to kick off the new month in style. This coming Saturday, August 1st, local nightlife destination Manifesto Lounge is set to host Urban Saturday Lifestyle, bringing together an elite lineup of local sounds, heavy-hitting beats, and an unmatched weekend vibe. Leading the charge for the night is none other than Old John Mayoyo, bringing high energy and signature sounds to turn up the heat in Ikageng. A Packed Musical Lineup It’s not just a solo show—the event boasts a star-studded supporting roster guaranteed to keep the dancefloor moving from start to finish. Joining Old John Mayoyo on stage are: Altonic Junior Blackamoor DJ Brown Bux Tumza Glen Kosha Simply KG Given Thapzilla Whether you're looking to dance, unwind with friends, or experience the best of the local music scene, this lineup delivers a diverse range of urban tracks and infectious energy. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 1st Venue: Manifesto Lounge Location: 4557 Moleme St, Ikageng Socials: Follow @manifestoloungeza on Instagram for updates, table bookings, and venue inquiries. Gather your crew, pull up in your best urban fit, and experience the ultimate weekend vibe this Saturday!

Laerskool Fochville het hul amptelike gelukwense en beste wense uitgespreek teenoor hul rugbyspelers wat deurgedring het na die gesogte Goue Leeus 7's-proewe. Hierdie prestasie is 'n direkte uitvloeisel van die spelers se harde werk, dissipline en passie vir die spel op die rugbyveld. Foto: Laerskool Fochville Boodskap van Ondersteuning en Skooltrots In 'n amptelike verklaring het die skool hul trots op die jonge atlete beklemtoon en hul aangemoedig om die geleentheid voluit te benut: Toewyding: Die skool het die spelers se ure van oefening en toegewydheid geprys wat tot hierdie uitnodiging gelei het. Geestelike Ondersteuning: Fochies is aangemoedig om met selfvertroue te speel, elke oomblik te geniet en alles op die veld te gee. Fochie-Familie: Die hele skoolgemeenskap staan bankvas agter die spelers terwyl hulle meeding om die streekspanne te haal. #Fochies #LaerskoolFochville #FochieTrots #GoueLeeus #7sRugby #GoueLeeusProewe #FochieRugby #SkoleRugby

As the calendar turns to August 2026, Potchefstroom is bursting with vibrant energy, offering an eclectic mix of charity sports, high-fashion galas, and intimate live acoustic performances. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy The week of August 1st to August 7th promises something for every resident: from early-morning trail runs at Lekwena and competitive provincial archery to high-stakes golf tournaments at the Country Club. Music enthusiasts can look forward to legendary South African icons gracing local stages, while prospective students can explore exciting career pathways at vocational open days. Grab your winter coats, rally your friends, and make the most of the diverse entertainment and warm community spirit that defined the "Home of Champions" this week! Image(Facebook) : THASA The Hair Academy of South-Africa Potchefstroom THASA Academy Hair Open Day 🗓️When : Aug 1, 2026 📌Where : THASA Campus, M C Roode St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Daytime (Contact academy for specific hours) 🎟️Tickets : Free entry 📞Contact : 061-588-5079 / 072-258-5146 | admin@thasa.org.za Dreaming of a career in the hair industry? Step inside THASA Potchefstroom to experience the academy facilities, meet the lecturing team, and explore your future career path. No prior experience needed,just passion and creativity! Image(Facebook) : Hoërskool.Ferdinand Postma.High School Noordwes Provinsiale Kampioenskappe BE en 3D 🗓️When : Aug 1, 2026 📌Where : 20 Lanyon St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Day Event 🎟️Tickets : R180.00 Registration | R20.00 Spectator entry 📞Contact : Wilma: 072-492-9569 A high-stakes provincial archery championship bringing together top target and 3D archers from across the North West. Come out and support local athletes as they compete for top honors. Image(Facebook) : Hasie Hop Kleuterskool Hasie Hop Kleuterskool Vonkelvrou Oggend 🗓️When : Aug 1, 2026 📌Where : 21 Dwars St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Morning 🎟️Tickets : R300.00 per persoon 📞Contact : 076-977-3483 | hasiehop.skool@gmail.com Spoil yourself with an inspiring women's morning hosted by Hasie Hop Kleuterskool. Enjoy guest speakers, live musical performances, and delightful morning treats with friends. Image(Facebook) : G5 G5 Potjiekos Kompetisie 🗓️When : Aug 1, 2026 📌Where : G5, 86 Molen St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : Day Event (Meals served after judging) 🎟️Tickets : Entry is free | Meal plates: R60.00 per person 📞Contact : Jaco: 074-316-9775 Gather a culinary team of up to 4 members or cook solo in this community potjiekos cook-off! All potjies are donated toward G5 fundraising, with plates sold to the public. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and fantastic prizes. Image(Facebook) : Potchefstroom Academy Miss Potchefstroom Academy 2026 🗓️When : Aug 1, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Academy, 59 Dr James Moroka Ave ⏰Time : Evening Gala 🎟️Tickets : R250.00 per person 📞Contact : 018-294-9000 | info@potchacademy.co.za Who will wear the crown for 2026? Join Potchefstroom Academy for an elegant evening celebrating beauty, confidence, poise, and inspiration as contestants take to the runway. Image(Facebook) : DrafDag Draf Dag 🗓️When : Aug 1, 2026 📌Where : Lekwena Wildlife Estate, N12, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : 07:00 AM 🎟️Tickets : R80.00 (General/Market & 5km) | R100.00 (10km) 📞Contact : Visit Event Page Run with purpose! This independently organized 5km and 10km fun run at Lekwena raises vital funds for Community and Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) outreach projects. Stay after your run to enjoy Plato Coffee and browse the local craft market. Image(Facebook) : Loop st. Koos Kombuis en Magé Troskie Live by Loop st 🗓️When : Aug 2, 2026 📌Where : Loop St. Restaurant, 37 Loop St, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : 17:00 (5:00 PM) 🎟️Tickets : R280.00 per persoon 📞Contact : WhatsApp Riaan: 082-571-8557 | looptherestaurant@gmail.com Legendary music icon Koos Kombuis brings his signature, timeless energy to the Loop St stage alongside the fresh, soulful sound of Magé Troskie. The ultimate Sunday afternoon acoustic experience. Image(Facebook) : TechnoPadel Potchefstroom TechnoPadel Potchefstroom Sunday Social Americano 🗓️When : Aug 2, 2026 📌Where : Techno Padel, Mooi River Avenue, Potchefstroom ⏰Time : 12:00 – 14:30 🎟️Tickets : R80.00 per person 📞Contact : 076-023-8787 Spend your Sunday afternoon on the courts! Open to all levels, this social Padel Americano promises competitive rallies, great company, and a chance to win a R50 Techno Padel Club Wallet. Image(Facebook) : NWU Law Clinic NWU Law Clinic 45th Anniversary Golf Day 🗓️When : Aug 4, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Country Club, Mooi River Avenue ⏰Time : Full Day Event 🎟️Tickets : R2,000.00 (4-Ball) | R1,000.00 (Hole Sponsor) | R2,500.00 (4-Ball & Hole) 📞Contact : 018-299-1920 | regskliniek-potch@nwu.ac.za Celebrate a major milestone on the greens! The NWU Law Clinic invites golfers, corporate partners, and legal professionals to join their 45th-anniversary fundraising golf day for exceptional networking and sport. Image(Facebook) : NWU - North-West University NWU Rag and Residence Golf Day 2026 🗓️When : Aug 6, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Country Club, Mooi River Avenue ⏰Time : Full Day Event 🎟️Tickets : R2,500.00 per 4-Ball 📞Contact : Tyllin: 071-642-5547 | Drytton: 060-963-1169 A student and alumni favorite! The NWU Rag and Residence committees host an energetic day of golf designed to foster spirit, build networks, and raise funds for student-led community outreach. Image School of Artillery Annual Golf Day 🗓️When : Aug 7, 2026 📌Where : Potchefstroom Country Club, Mooi River Avenue ⏰Time : Full Day Event 🎟️Tickets : R1,500.00 (4-Ball) | R1,500.00 (Activation Hole) | R2,500.00 (Combo) 📞Contact : Shownalee: 079-482-7255 The School of Artillery invites seasoned golfers and beginners alike to their annual golf day. Unwind with great company, test your skills, and enjoy military-grade hospitality on the fairway. Image(Facebook) : The Jukebox Jeanine en Self-Direction Live by The Jukebox 🗓️When : Aug 7, 2026 📌Where : The Jukebox, 35 Parys Ave, Grimbeek Park ⏰Time : Evening 🎟️Tickets : Gratis toegang 📞Contact : 082-444-0692 | marindavdm70@gmail.com Kickstart your weekend at The Jukebox with an evening of live music and warm hospitality. Enjoy free entertainment by Jeanine and Self-Direction. Table bookings are highly recommended. Building a Stronger, Connected Potchefstroom The extraordinary variety of events on offer this week demonstrates the depth and resilience of Potchefstroom's communal spirit. From supporting local outreach projects at the Lekwena Draf Dag to celebrating historic milestones with the NWU Law Clinic, our city continues to thrive through shared purpose and active participation. When we attend these local events,whether by entering a golf 4-ball, dining at a potjiekos fundraiser, or buying a ticket to live local music,we directly stimulate small businesses, artists, and charitable organizations. Let us step out with enthusiasm this week, connect safely with our neighbors, and keep the vibrant heart of Potch beating strong. Have a fantastic week ahead!

Laerskool Goudkop se Julinke Rothman het pragtig presteer tydens die Dance For Growth-danskompetisie wat in Roodepoort gehou is. Foto: Laerskool Goudkop Julinke en haar dansgroep het die beoordelaars beïndruk op die verhoog en is beloon met 'n Goue Medalje 🏅 vir hul uitstaande groepdans. Skooltrots Laerskool Goudkop het hul amptelike gelukwense aan Julinke oorgedra vir haar harde werk, toewyding en passion op die dansvloer. Die skool is baie trots op haar prestasie en die wyse waarop sy die Goudkop-naam op die verhoog verteenwoordig het. Prestasie-Oorsig: Skool: Laerskool Goudkop Leerder: Julinke Rothman 💃 Kompetisie: Dance For Growth Plek: Roodepoort Toekenning: Goue Medalje (Groepdans) #LaerskoolGoudkop #GoudkopTrots #DanceForGrowth #DansGoud #GoudkopKunste #RoodepoortDans

Welcome back, Potchefstroom! We have officially wrapped up Week 30 of 2026, and our team has been working hard on the beat to keep you informed, entertained, and connected to the heartbeat of our municipality. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy Our "Eyes in the Field" team covered an impressive array of stories over the past seven days. We checked in on major spiritual gatherings, investigated critical municipal water leaks alongside local leadership, took a sneak peek behind the scenes at Lekwena for the upcoming Geesfees, and popped into a delicious new culinary and water-refill destination on the Bult. Grab a hot beverage, settle into your favorite reading chair, and enjoy your comprehensive 8-to-10-minute briefing on the events, investigative updates, and local highlights that shaped our community this week. Our Eyes in the Field: Potchefstroom From upcoming faith conferences and serious infrastructure investigations to big event prep and fresh campus lunch spots, here is how the Potchefstroom beat unfolded in chronological order. July 21: Everything You Need to Know About the BEHOLD Worship Conference We opened our weekly diary on Tuesday with a major announcement for the local faith community. If you are looking for a weekend dedicated to powerful worship, deep ministry, and meaningful community, Duet Gemeente Potchefstroom has officially unveiled the full lineup and program for the upcoming BEHOLD Worship Conference. The organizers are inviting the entire region to come as they are, with high expectations for a transformative weekend. The Program & Registration Options: Pastors & Worship Leaders’ Breakfast (R300 pp): When: Friday, 14 August | 09:00 – 12:00 Includes: A full breakfast, two focused sessions of worship and ministry, plus an intentional space to network and connect with fellow leaders across the region. Main Worship Conference (R300 pp): When: Friday, 14 August (18:00 – 21:00) & Saturday, 15 Augustus (10:00 – 20:00) Includes: Four high-impact sessions of live worship, deep ministry, and quiet reflection centered around the presence of God. Sunday Morning Service (FREE): When: Sunday, 16 August | 09:00 – 12:00 Includes: Open to the entire public at no cost! This final session brings families together to conclude the conference. Worship & Guest Artists: The stage will feature an incredible lineup of gifted musicians, including René & Gillaume, Shane Pretorius, Henrico & Anja, and Echardt Henn. What to Expect on Site: Beyond live worship and prayer ministry, attendees can look forward to vibrant coffee and food stalls designed to foster warm community fellowship. For parents attending Saturday's sessions, a dedicated Childcare Service (ages 4–12) will be available completely free of charge! Location: Duet Gemeente, 05 Govan Mbeki Drive, Van der Hoff Park, Potchefstroom. July 21: Persistent Water Leak in Rissik Street Raises Health & Resource Concerns Also on Tuesday, The Go-To Guy turned its investigative lens toward a severe, ongoing infrastructure issue affecting local pedestrians and wasting a precious natural resource. Our team joined forces with DA Ward 7 Councilor André Klopper at 150 Rissik Street, where clean-looking water has been continuously streaming out of a stormwater drain directly onto the public walkway and into the roadway. Beyond the sheer waste of municipal water, there is serious concern regarding the actual purity and health safety of the runoff,especially given the high volume of daily foot traffic along this stretch of Rissik Street. Despite numerous formal reports logged with the municipality, no official repair work has been initiated to fix the breach. 📺 Watch the Field Report: Check out our on-site video where Councilor Klopper breaks down the situation on the ground, highlights the pedestrian safety hazards, and outlines the urgent steps being taken to hold municipal departments accountable and force swift repair action. July 21: Severe Property Damage – Broken Municipal Pipe Threatens Homeowner's Foundation Continuing our Tuesday coverage alongside Councilor André Klopper, we visited a deeply frustrated local homeowner who has been battling an unaddressed municipal pipe failure for an extended period. What started as a small leak has escalated into an absolute homeowner nightmare. Municipal water has been steadily saturating the backyard, pooling to such an extent that it is actively compromising the structural integrity and foundation of the main house. Despite the evident, high-risk structural damage occurring daily on private property, the residents are still awaiting a permanent, official repair solution from municipal teams. Our video coverage captures the full physical extent of the water accumulation and foundation damage, while detailing how Councilor Klopper is driving this emergency escalation to executive municipal levels to protect local rate-paying citizens. Image(Facebook) : Potch Geesfees July 22: Behind the Scenes at Lekwena – Prep for Potch Geesfees 2026 is Officially Underway! Mid-week brought a surge of excitement as we shifted from civic issues to festival preparations. The countdown to Potch Geesfees 2026 is moving fast, and The Go-To Guy headed out to the gorgeous grounds of Lekwena Wildlife Estate to bring you an exclusive look behind the scenes! The ground crew is already hard at work executing major layout upgrades, clearing new zones, and enhancing site infrastructure to ensure this year’s festival is significantly larger, more accessible, and seamless for attendees. From expanding the central social spaces to preparing the footprint for the brand-new Agri @ Potch Geesfees sector, the site transformation is well underway. Event Highlights at a Glance: Save the Date: 28 & 29 August 2026 Venue: Lekwena Wildlife Estate, Potchefstroom Tickets: Currently available online via Tixsa! Watch our walkthrough video on the feed to get a first-hand look at how the festival grounds are taking shape for late August! July 23: Your New Favorite Bult Lunch Stop – Foodsteps Has Arrived! We wrapped up our field coverage on Thursday with a delicious stop in the heart of the student hub. If you are rushing between university lectures, commuting to work, or simply craving a fast, high-quality lunch, Foodsteps has officially opened its doors on the Bult! The Go-To Guy stopped by to chat with owner Heinrich to discover what sets this vibrant new spot apart. Foodsteps is built around speed, flavor, and top-tier quality,delivering a fantastic menu optimized for busy lifestyles. Bonus Feature: Reverse Osmosis Water Refill Station Beyond the menu, Foodsteps features a highly convenient Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Refill Station right on the shop floor! Local residents and students can bring their own containers to fill up on crisp, purified drinking water, or purchase brand-new 5-liter containers directly at the counter. Check out our video walkthrough to explore Heinrich’s full menu, tour the fresh interior, and see why Foodsteps is fast becoming a Bult favorite! Final Thoughts on Week 30 From spiritual upliftment and major festival preparations to standing up for homeowners facing infrastructure crises, Week 30 highlighted the incredible diversity of life across Potchefstroom. Our community continues to showcase immense resilience, creative entrepreneurial spirit, and an unwavering commitment to holding local services to high standards. As we head into August, our cameras will remain firmly focused on local developments, emerging business stories, and event build-ups across our town. Drive safely, support your local shopkeepers, and let’s keep making our community a better place together!

Dansers van Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies) se Dansakademie, tesame met ander Gimmie-dansers, het die afgelope skoolvakansie uitstaande sukses behaal tydens die DASA Awards-danskompetisie in Pretoria. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Hierdie geskiedkundige toer was ekstra besonders aangesien dit die allereerste keer was dat die Gimmie-dansers as 'n amptelike span saam getoer het. Lof vir Kameraadskap en Gimmie-Gees Naas hul indrukwekkende uitslae op die verhoog, het die Gimmies veral beïndruk met hul ondersteuningsgees. Die toernooi-organiseerders het spesiaal melding gemaak van die span se uitsonderlike kameraadskap en die wyse waarop hulle mekaar agter die skerms aangemoedig het, met die amptelike ondersteuning van die G-Arté Kunste Ondersteunersklub. Amptelike Groepuitslae: Gimmie-Dansakademie Die Gimmie-dansers het 'n skoon sweep gemaak in hul onderskeie groepafdelings: Junior Afdeling Contemporary Juniors: Ultimate Gold (92,5%) | 1ste plek | 🏆 Beste Choreografie Jazz Juniors: Diamond (98,5%) | 1ste plek | 💎 Hoogste Punt van die Dag Hip Hop Juniors: Ultimate Gold (90%) | 1ste plek Senior Afdeling Contemporary Seniors: Ultimate Gold (94%) | 1ste plek Jazz Seniors: Diamond (96%) | 1ste plek | 🏆 Beste Choreografie Hip Hop Seniors: Diamond (96%) | 1ste plek | ⭐ Mees Vermaaklike Item Skooltrots en Dankbaarheid Potchefstroom Gimnasium het hul opregte gelukwense uitgespreek teenoor elke danser, afrigter en ouer wat bygedra het tot hierdie uitsonderlike sukses. Die skool het beklemtoon dat die span Gimmies se waardes van passie, toewyding en uitnemendheid op die nasionale verhoog weerspieël het. #GimmieKunste #GimmieDans #GimmiePassie #GimmieTrots #GArte #PotchGimmies #DASAAwards #DansSuidAfrika

Ná die ongekende sukses van “Toelaat”, slaan Bernice West en Droomsindroom ’n splinternuwe kreatiewe rigting in met die bekendstelling van Winter Hotel – ’n musiekprojek wat veel meer as net ’n nuwe band wil wees. Foto : Coleske Groep Met hul debuut-enkelsnit, “Heuning”, nooi hulle luisteraars in ’n nostalgiese wêreld waar musiek, stories en beeld saamvloei tot ’n unieke ervaring. Die idee vir Winter Hotel het ontstaan ná Bernice West en Droomsindroom se suksesvolle samewerking op “Toelaat”. Dié liedjie het alle verwagtinge oortref, vyf opeenvolgende weke die nommer-een-posisie beklee en binne dié tyd meer as een miljoen stromings behaal. Die oorweldigende reaksie van aanhangers het die kunstenaars laat besef dat daar iets besonders in hul samewerking skuil. “Ons het ongelooflik baie boodskappe ontvang van mense wat gevra het vir nóg musiek saam,” vertel die groep. “Dit het ons laat besef daar is ruimte vir iets groter as net nog ’n samewerking. Ons wou ’n wêreld skep waarin mense hulself kan verloor.” Só is Winter Hotel gebore – nie as ’n verlengstuk van Bernice West of Droomsindroom se bestaande loopbane nie, maar as ’n volwaardige nuwe band met sy eie identiteit, klank en storie. Volgens dié groep het die nuwe naam hulle die kreatiewe vryheid gegee om iets heeltemal oorspronklik te ontwikkel, terwyl Bernice West en Droomsindroom steeds hul eie solo- en groepsloopbane onafhanklik kan voortsit. Winter Hotel onderskei hom deurdat elke aspek van die projek – van die musiek en lirieke tot die visuele styl, verhoogproduksie en storievertelling – deel vorm van dieselfde kreatiewe wêreld. “Ons wou nie net ’n nuwe klank skep nie; ons wou ’n ervaring bou waarna mense telkens wil terugkeer. Elke vrystelling voel soos nog ’n hoofstuk van dieselfde verhaal.” Die eerste enkelsnit, “Heuning”, fokus nie bloot op die woorde “ek is lief vir jou” nie, maar op die gevoel van verlief raak en die verwondering wat liefde weer in ’n mens wakker maak. Die lirieke gebruik metafore en natuurbeelde om emosies op ’n subtiele manier oor te dra. Die beeld van heuning in ’n Sondagoggend-koppie tee simboliseer daardie ekstra bietjie soetheid wat iemand in jou lewe bring – iemand wat gewone oomblikke buitengewoon maak. Die liedjie ondersoek temas soos kwesbaarheid, vertroue en emosionele veiligheid en herinner luisteraars dat ware liefde nie daaroor gaan om iemand reg te maak nie, maar om veilig genoeg te voel om jou hart oop te maak. “Ons hoop mense hoor nie net die liedjie nie, maar dat hulle hulself daarin verloor. As ‘Heuning’ iemand vir drie minute daardie sagte, warm gevoel van verlief wees kan laat ervaar, dan het die liedjie sy doel bereik.” “Heuning” is slegs die eerste hoofstuk van Winter Hotel se verhaal. Oor die volgende paar maande sal nóg musiek verskyn wat uiteindelik uitloop op die volledige kortspeler “Winter”. Hoewel elke liedjie op sy eie kan staan, vorm almal deel van ’n groter narratief waarin temas, emosies en stories deurgaans verweef is. “Ons wil hê mense moet die projek as ’n volledige luisterervaring beleef eerder as net ’n versameling los enkelsnitte.” Die titel van die EP, “Winter”, is doelbewus gekies. Die projek is gedurende die winter gebore en die seisoen speel ’n belangrike rol in die atmosfeer en identiteit van die musiek. Die kreatiewe proses begin hoofsaaklik by Kirsten Richard Schlebusch, wat as hoofliedjieskrywer optree. Die idees word daarna saam met Bernice West en Kyle Joshua Schlebusch verder ontwikkel totdat elke liedjie emosioneel en liries presies reg voel. Die finale produksie is in die hande van die bekroonde vervaardiger Peach van Pletzen, wie se moderne produksiebenadering gehelp het om Winter Hotel se unieke soniese identiteit te vestig. Die groep beskryf hul klank as tydloos – organiese instrumente, intieme sang, diep lae frekwensies en moderne produksie wat saamwerk om warmte, eerlikheid en intimiteit te skep. Die wisselwerking tussen die twee hoofstemme vorm die kern van die projek. “Ons sien die sang nie net as ’n manier om lirieke oor te dra nie, maar as ’n gesprek tussen twee mense.Daardie spanning en harmonie is die hart van Winter Hotel.” Die visuele identiteit van Winter Hotel speel ’n ewe belangrike rol as die musiek self. Vir die musiekvideo van “Heuning” het die groep doelbewus wegbeweeg van tradisionele Afrikaanse musiekvideo’s om ’n unieke nostalgiese wêreld te skep. Chantelle Schnetler Design het spesiale kostuums vir die projek ontwerp, terwyl teaterregisseur Jannes Erasmus gehelp het om die verhoogproduksie en atmosfeer te ontwikkel. Cinastage Studios was verantwoordelik vir die videografie, met Silbermann Studios wat die fotografie verskaf het wat die visuele identiteit van Winter Hotel vasvang. Die video bied ook ’n voorsmakie van hoe toekomstige Winter Hotel-vertonings gaan lyk. “Ons droom is dat mense uiteindelik by ’n teater instap, iets te drink bestel, gaan sit en vir ’n uur lank heeltemal deel word van die wêreld van Winter Hotel. Die musiekvideo is amper soos die voorportaal van daardie hotel.” Hoewel Bernice West en Droomsindroom reeds gevestigde kunstenaars met lojale aanhangers is, glo hulle dat Winter Hotel ook ’n nuwe gehoor sal bereik – luisteraars wat waarde heg aan emosionele storievertelling en musiek wat lank ná die laaste noot by jou bly. “Winter Hotel is geskep om meer te wees as net agtergrondmusiek. Ons hoop dit word die soort musiek waarmee mense herinneringe bou.” Met “Heuning” word die deur nou oopgemaak na ’n wêreld waar elke liedjie nog ’n kamer is om te ontdek. En soos die kunstenaars self sê: “Ons grootste droom is dat mense nie net na die musiek luister nie, maar vir 'n rukkie by Winter Hotel sal inboek.” Heuning - Winter Hotel (Official Music video) Volg Heuning Instagram: Kliek Hier TikTok : Kliek Hier YouTube: Kliek Hier

Chris Steyn is terug met nóg ’n enkelsnit wat beloof om luidkeels saamgesing te word. Sy splinternuwe vrystelling, “Dammit Ek’s Lief Vir Jou”, is nou beskikbaar en wys ’n nuwe, meer energieke kant van die gewilde sanger. Foto : Coleske Groep Foto Krediet : Hendri Fourie Met ’n stewige dosis rock, pakkende kitare en ’n refrein wat moeilik uit jou kop verdwyn, is dié liedjie gemaak vir oop paaie, feeste en harde saamsing. “Dammit Ek's Lief Vir Jou” is ’n speelse, eerlike liefdesliedjie wat handel oor daardie oomblik wanneer almal rondom jou weet jy het uiteindelik die regte persoon ontmoet – selfs voordat jy dit self heeltemal besef. “So ‘Dammit Ek's Lief Vir Jou’ is ’n fun song. Dit is ’n bietjie meer rock as wat my vorige liedjies was, maar ek dink dit gaan vir die mense baie cool wees,” sê Chris. Vir die skryf van die liedjie het Chris kragte saamgesnoer met die gewilde sanger en liedjieskrywer Riaan Benadé en sy eie dromspeler, Ruben Radyn. Die drie het ’n liedjie geskep wat lig op die oor is, maar steeds ’n opregte boodskap dra. “Dit gaan maar net daaroor dat al die mense wat om jou is en jou goed ken, sal weet wanneer jy die regte een meisie gekry het.” Die enkelsnit volg op sy vorige vrystelling, “Ek Kom Jou Haal”, wat vroeër vanjaar goed deur aanhangers ontvang is. Hoewel Chris se kenmerkende styl steeds duidelik hoorbaar is, bring “Dammit Ek’s Lief Vir Jou” ’n vars rock-invloed wat sy musikale veelsydigheid verder beklemtoon. “Ek hoop hulle gaan dit geniet. Soos ek gesê het, dit is ’n bietjie anders as die vorige liedjies.” Saam met die enkelsnit word ook ’n energieke musiekvideo uitgereik. Die video, wat deur Eric T. Graham en Tehan Buys vervaardig is, vang die spontane energie van Chris en sy orkes perfek vas. Die video is by die gewilde Weiveld Village in Pretoria op die skaatsbaan en padelbane verfilm en het ’n moderne, punk-geïnspireerde aanslag. Deur slim kamerawerk word die gevoel geskep dat die kyker saam met Chris en sy band deur die dag beweeg, amper asof die hele video vanuit ’n “point of view” (POV)-perspektief afspeel. “Ek en die band het ’n fun tyd gehad toe ons die video geskiet het.” Met “Dammit Ek’s Lief Vir Jou” bewys Chris Steyn weer waarom hy een van die opwindendste jong stemme in Afrikaanse musiek is. Die liedjie kombineer eerlike lirieke, aansteeklike energie en ’n vars rock-klank wat nuwe én bestaande aanhangers beslis gaan laat kopskud. Chris Steyn - Dammit Ek's Lief Vir Jou (Amptelike Musiekvideo) Volg Chris Steyn Facebook : Kliek Hier Instagram : Kliek Hier YouTube : Kliek Hier TikTok : Kliek Hier

The South Africa Emerging Men's side kicked off their One-Day Tri-Series in impressive fashion, securing a commanding 42-run victory over Zimbabwe Emerging at the Groenkloof Oval. Image: Cricket South Africa The thrilling match delivered top-tier action, setting an exciting tone for the remainder of the series. Match Highlights & Key Details Venue: Groenkloof Oval, Pretoria Result: South Africa Emerging Men won by 42 runs Series: One-Day Tri-Series (Featuring SA Emerging, Zimbabwe Emerging, and Bangladesh Emerging) What's Next on the Fixture List? The One-Day Tri-Series continues without delay this weekend at the same venue: Next Match: South Africa Emerging Men vs. Bangladesh Emerging Men Date: Saturday (Tomorrow) Venue: Groenkloof Oval Series Summary: Teams: South Africa Emerging, Bangladesh Emerging, Zimbabwe Emerging Format: One-Day International (50 Overs) 🏏 Current Status: SA Emerging leads with 1 Win #CricketSouthAfrica #SAEmerging #TriSeries #GroenkloofOval #SouthAfricaCricket #Proteas #FutureStars

Potchefstroom is getting ready for a massive night out as No Ordinary Friday takes over the CSA Showgrounds on Friday, 31 July 2026. Headlining the show are popular performers Ricky Lenyora and Cowboii, promising high-energy performances to set the mood for the weekend. What to Expect The headline duo will be joined by a lineup of supporting artists, including: 2LA OohShucks Taurestee Zweli Altonic Junior Bongi Event Details & Perks Date: Friday, 31 July 2026 Venue: CSA Showgrounds, Potchefstroom Entrance: Free Admission Transport: Free shuttle service available Amenities: Alcohol will be sold inside the venue. Note: This event is restricted to adults aged 18 and older. Drink responsibly.