🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Local support just got a whole lot closer. If you’ve ever wished there was one easy place to find trusted services, local businesses, events, property listings, or even job opportunities, now you don’t have to wish anymore. What began as a proudly Potchefstroom-based platform is now growing beyond its borders. The Go-To Guy has officially expanded to both Klerksdorp and Carletonville! 🙌 Image: The Go-To Guy Creations This exciting move follows the incredible success of the Potchefstroom platform, which has become a household name for thousands of locals who rely on it for everything from finding a plumber to checking weekend events or exploring job listings. Now, the same powerful, people-first service is launching in Klerksdorp and Carletonville, with the same mission at heart: to connect communities, support local businesses, and empower residents. Why This Expansion Matters The Go-To Guy is more than just a website. It’s a digital community hub where residents can: Browse and connect with verified local businesses Discover upcoming events happening in their area Post and search job listings List or find properties Read community news updates, inspiring stories, and more The expansion means that Klerksdorp and Carletonville will now enjoy the same tools that have helped over 2,700 businesses thrive on the Potch platform. It’s about giving local entrepreneurs a stage to shine and helping residents find trusted services quickly, easily, and locally. What Can You Expect? ✅ Business Listings : From bakers and builders to beauty salons and accountants, if it’s local, it belongs on The Go-To Guy. Businesses in Klerksdorp and Carletonville can now get listed, promote their services, and enjoy the same visibility that Potch businesses have benefitted from. ✅ Events Calendar : Whether it’s a family market, live show, or church fundraiser, local events will now have a central space to shine. ✅ Jobs & Careers : A dedicated job board for the region means employers can post vacancies and job seekers can find meaningful, local employment. ✅ Property Listings : Looking to rent, buy, or sell? You’ll find listings from across town, backed by local agents who know your area. ✅ Digital Visibility with a Personal Touch : The Go-To Guy combines the best of professional platforms with a community-driven feel. Your business or event won’t just be seen, it’ll be trusted. A Win for Local Communities This expansion isn’t about going bigger. It’s about going deeper, into towns where local deserves the spotlight. The Go-To Guy team knows the power of community and believes in giving Klerksdorp and Carletonville the same opportunity to grow their visibility, share their stories, and support each other. It’s about building bridges between people and possibilities, one listing at a time. So, if you’re in Klerksdorp or Carletonville, now’s the time to get involved: Add your business to the directory Share your upcoming event Browse what’s new in town Or simply explore your local options with confidence Welcome to the Family 👋 As the platform grows, so does the impact. Whether you’re a small business, a big dreamer, or just someone looking for something local and reliable, The Go-To Guy is your new online home. 📍 Potchefstroom. Klerksdorp. Carletonville. And this is just the beginning. ➡️ Learn more about everything The Go-To Guy offers here: 👉 www.thegotoguy.co.za 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 #TheGoToGuy #Potchefstroom #Klerksdorp #Carletonville #LocalBusiness #SupportLocal

Op Woensdag 20 Augustus 2025 gaan die Snowflake-venue in Potch behoorlik bruis met gees en glasies tydens Potchefstroom Gimnasium se wynveiling, ‘n fondsinsameling wat nie sommer net oor wyn gaan nie, maar oor herinneringe, stories en ‘n goeie kuier. Kobus Wiese bring Bok-gees Die aand beloof om meer as net ‘n wynproe-geleentheid te wees. Die legendariese Kobus Wiese, voormalige Springbok en iemand wat nie skaam is vir ‘n storie of twee nie, sal saam met die gaste kuier. Dis presies 30 jaar ná die Bokke se 1995 Wêreldbeker-triomf, en Wiese gaan terugdelf in daardie groot oomblikke. Rugby en rooiwyn, wat meer het ’n mens nodig? Gimmies en Paarl Gim saam op een plek Dis nie net Potch Gimnasium wat betrokke is nie. Die manne en dames van Paarl Gimnasium maak ook hul verskyning, wat beteken die wyn vloei dalk net so lekker soos die kompetisie-gees. Dis ’n goeie rede om daardie ou skoolbaadjie weer uit te haal en vir oulaas trots te wys. Tafelopsies en pryse Die funksie kos R500 per persoon en dit sluit nogal ‘n paar lekker goed in: Driegangmaaltyd Bottel wyn per tafel Kobus Wiese as gaskunstenaar Jy kan jou tafel kies uit ‘n hele klomp opsies: Oregon Pine 10-sitplek tafels (22 beskikbaar) Pine 10-sitplek tafels (4 beskikbaar) Ronde tafels vir 6, 8 of 10 mense (5, 5 en 9 beskikbaar onderskeidelik) Dis soos 'n wyn-braai seating chart, maar met style. Belangrike besprekingsdetails Besprekings werk so: Besluit op jou tafel. Maak jou betaling (ABSA, Rekeningnommer: 670 640 469, Takkode: 632005). Gebruik as verwysing: 820005 + tafelnommer. Stuur die bewys van betaling saam met jou naam, van en tafelnommer aan: dna.edgemarketing@gmail.com. Belangrik: As jy nie binne drie dae daai bewys stuur nie, is daar nie ’n plek vir jou nie. En ons weet hoe vinnig wynliefhebbers kan bespreek... Wanneer, waar en hoe laat? Datum: Woensdag 20 Augustus 2025 Plek: Snowflake, 2 Kockstraat, Potchefstroom Prys: R500 per persoon Bespreek hier: Klik vir Google Form Dis nie elke dag dat ’n wynveiling jou kans gee om stories oor ‘95 Bokke te hoor met ‘n glas rooiwyn in die hand nie, en boonop help jy Gimmie-sport. So, bring jou wynkenner-self, nooi vriende, en kom kuier saam. Let wel: Geen geelkaarte vir oortollige wyn nie, maar bring jou stories saam. Dis daai tipe aand.

Football fans in the North West province are in for a treat as Ikageng Stadium gears up to host two exhilarating Pre-Season Friendly Games on Friday, 16 August 2025. The event promises high-energy action, fresh talent, and community spirit as four local teams face off in preparation for the upcoming season. Image: NW Signal FC Matchday Fixtures The day will feature two competitive fixtures: 10:00 AM – NW Signal vs Alabama Leeds FC 12:00 PM – Mponeng Mines vs Ikemeleng FC These matchups bring together a mix of experienced players and rising stars, offering fans an early glimpse into each team's form and potential strategies for the upcoming league campaigns. Venue: Ikageng Stadium Located in the heart of Potchefstroom, Ikageng Stadium stands as a beacon of local football development and community pride. Known for hosting grassroots and semi-professional fixtures, it offers a perfect setting for clubs to sharpen their tactics and test player fitness in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Participating Clubs Each team has a reputation for fostering local talent and bringing an exciting brand of football to the pitch: NW Signal – A team with a loyal fanbase and a legacy of strong midfield play. Alabama Leeds FC – A club inspired by international flair, known for its attacking style and youth development. Mponeng Mines FC – A hard-working side rooted in mining communities, admired for their discipline and resilience. Ikemeleng FC – Proud ambassadors of township football, celebrated for their flair and community engagement. Community Impact More than just pre-season warm-ups, these friendlies offer players a chance to impress selectors and attract scouts, while giving fans a moment to reconnect with their teams. Local vendors and businesses also stand to benefit from the increased footfall, reinforcing the economic and social value of community sports. Entry and Support Fans are encouraged to attend in numbers to show support for local football. Entry details and safety protocols are expected to follow standard event guidelines, ensuring a festive yet secure experience for all attendees. Mark your calendars and wear your team colours! The road to the new season begins at Ikageng Stadium, where talent meets tradition on the 16th of August

A recent public notice issued on 1 August 2025  has brought urgent attention to a concerning trend of illegal land transactions  taking place within the JB Marks Local Municipality. Unscrupulous individuals, unaffiliated with the municipal government, have reportedly been involved in the fraudulent selling and allocation of municipal land , targeting several areas across both Ventersdorp and Potchefstroom regions. Fraudulent Activity Spreading Across Multiple Areas The areas flagged as being illegally targeted  include: Ikageng Extensions 9, 11, and 13 Mooidassie Rockville Hashtag Promosa Extensions 2, 4, and 5 Tshing Extension 7 ( note: this extension does not exist ) Tshing Extension 10 These locations appear to be the focus of coordinated land scams , where individuals pose as officials or intermediaries and sell municipal land to desperate or misinformed residents. In many cases, buyers are unaware that they are engaging in unauthorised and criminal transactions , which carry serious legal consequences. Criminal Charges and Legal Risks According to the municipality’s statement, these actions violate multiple provisions of South African law and are considered serious criminal offences . Any individual, whether acting as seller, facilitator, or buyer , may be held criminally liable  for participating in such dealings. Authorities have emphasised that municipal land cannot be sold or allocated without proper authorisation , and any occupation of such land is unlawful. Municipal land is earmarked for future development, service delivery infrastructure, and strategic planning. Unauthorised sales and occupations disrupt these plans and deprive law-abiding residents of access to essential services like housing, water, sanitation, and road infrastructure. Law Enforcement Action Underway The municipality confirmed that the matter has already been escalated to law enforcement authorities , and investigations are currently in progress. Those found responsible for orchestrating or benefiting from these land deals could face arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment . In the meantime, the public is urged to remain vigilant  and report any suspicious land-related activity  immediately. Authorities are particularly concerned about how these scams exploit vulnerable residents seeking housing, especially in the wake of economic challenges and ongoing housing backlogs. Public Reminder and Contact Information Residents should be especially cautious if approached by individuals offering to sell municipal land or allocate plots without formal documentation. No one is permitted to sell, allocate, or occupy land  without a valid process that includes approval from the JB Marks Municipality. If you suspect illegal land transactions or need verification , contact the municipal offices at:📞 018 299 5776 / 5775 / 5779 #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #potchgazette #LandScamAlert #KnowYourRights #CommunityWatch

’n Ladies Night met ’n verskil Op Dinsdag, 9 September 2025, maak Potchefstroom plek vir ’n aand van lag, lewenswaarhede en ’n bietjie stoutigheid by die Featherhill Hotel. Timothy Kieswetter bring sy gewilde vertoning, "Klits jou man se eiers", na die stad en die tema is duidelik: vroue, mans, en alles tussenin wat huwelike lekker en lastig maak. Wat gaan aan met daai eiers? Die show se titel is genoeg om 'n mens twee keer te laat kyk, maar agter die tong-in-die-kies humor steek daar 'n boodskap. Timothy gooi nie net grappe rond nie, hy vat ook ernstig oor die realiteite van verhoudings. Want kom ons wees reguit: party dae wil jy net jou man se eiers platdruk. Maar dalk is daar 'n ander manier om by hom uit te kom, een wat dalk ’n sunny-side-up los eerder as scrambled chaos. Timothy Kieswetter se benadering Bekend vir sy ongefilterde styl, gooi Timothy lig op die taboes van die lewe, veral die wat met seks, huwelik en verhoudings te doen het. Sy doel? Om vroue te help verstaan dat die pad na verandering nie altyd deur skree en stoomkom nie, maar dalk deur klits, nie kraak nie. Hy gebruik humor om swaar waarhede maklik verteerbaar te maak, en dis juis daardie balans wat sy shows gewild maak, reguit, maar nie veroordelend nie. Dis duidelik: hierdie is nie ’n aand vir sensitiewe ore of voorgee nie. Event details vir die girls-night-out Datum: Dinsdag, 9 September 2025 Tyd: Deure open 18h30, show begin 19h00 Plek: Featherhill Hotel, Dagbreek Landgoed Uitbreiding 1133, Potchefstroom Prys: Gewone kaartjie – R220 VIP kaartjie – R300 (ingesluit: gereserveerde sitplek op 'n tafel van 10 én 'n Gesonde Seks Voucher) Kaartjies beskikbaar by: https://itickets.co.za/events/482989 Dress-up Party vibes Dis nie net ’n show nie, dis ’n dress-up party. Vrouens word aangemoedig om ’n effort te maak, saam te lag, selfies te neem en sommer bietjie uit te span. Hierdie is daai tipe aand waar jy jou skoene uitskop, jou vriendinne saamsleep en jou man los by die huis met sy eie eiers. Of jy nou voel jou huwelik kort bietjie sout, of jy wil net bietjie ligter kyk na die realiteite van verhoudings, Klits Jou Man se Eiers is vir jou. Hierdie is nie ’n preek nie, dit’s ’n party met perspektief. So as jy gereed is om te lag, leer, en dalk iets nuuts probeer in die slaapkamer (of kombuis), sit daai rooi lipstiek aan en klim in die kar Featherhill Hotel toe. Image: Facebook: Timothy Kieswetter Shows

Residents in parts of JB Marks Municipality have faced ongoing water supply issues since the beginning of August due to a mechanical failure at a key pump station. According to public notices issued by the municipality, Pump 5 at the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station , responsible for feeding the Eesterandjies Reservoirs, suffered a breakdown, resulting in significantly reduced water pressure  across several densely populated areas. Affected Areas and Scope The interruption has impacted water pressure in multiple neighborhoods, including: Dassierand Promosa Ikageng Extensions Witrand Hospital Kannoniers Park SANDF residential and service zones While the problem was initially flagged on Friday, 1 August 2025 , a follow-up notice on Sunday, 3 August  confirmed that the pump remained non-operational. The extended downtime has resulted in prolonged disruptions, especially in areas that are heavily reliant on consistent supply, such as hospitals and densely populated residential sectors. Technical Team Response The Department of Technical Services has mobilized its maintenance team to address the issue urgently. Although specific timelines for restoration have not yet been confirmed, the municipality emphasised that technicians are working tirelessly  to resolve the fault and restore standard water pressure levels. The incident highlights the critical dependence on key mechanical infrastructure to maintain daily municipal services. Failures such as this not only inconvenience residents but also raise concerns about long-term infrastructure resilience and maintenance schedules. Image: JB Marks Image: JB Marks Residents Asked to Conserve In both announcements, residents were urged to use water sparingly  and exercise patience as repairs continue. The municipality acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the disruption and thanked the public for their cooperation and understanding. Water conservation during such outages is particularly important to prevent complete depletion of available reserves. Authorities reiterated that even areas not currently affected could experience pressure fluctuations as supply lines are rerouted to compensate for the impacted zones. #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #potchgazette #WaterAlert #InfrastructureUpdate #JBMarksWatch

Die Jordaan-gesin van Malvastraat het Vrydag hul huis en al hul besittings in ’n verwoestende brand verloor. Sulke brande laat gesinne nie net sonder skuiling en noodsaaklikhede nie, maar skep ook ’n diepe gevoel van onsekerheid en verlies. Nou word daar ondersteuning gesoek om die gesin te help met klere, fondse en ander basiese behoefte terwyl hulle weer begin opbou. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Skenking benodig: Gesinslid Kleregroottes Skoennommer 15-jarige seun Medium hemde, broeke en baadjies Nr 9 17-jarige seun Large hemde, medium kortbroeke, large sweetpakbroeke Nr 11-12 Meneer Jordaan Broeke 36, XL hemde en baadjies Nr 10-11 Mevrou Jordaan Broeke 14-16 (Large), Medium hemde, Medium-Large baadjies Nr 5-6 Image: Potchefstroom First Responders Ander skenkings Fisiese skenkings Afleweringspunt: Viney-straat 23 Reëlings: Kontak Eddie Coetsee  by 072 567 8932 . Kontak ook vir Eddie as jy dalk n geldelike donasies wil maaak vir bankbesonderhede Uitreik-paragraaf Elke blikkie kos, elke kledingstuk en elke rand wat geskenk word, bring die Jordaans ’n tree nader aan herstel. Deel asseblief hierdie boodskap, sodat Potch kan saamstaan en die gesin ondersteun, want wanneer rampspoed tref, wys ons gemeenskap nog altyd sy groot hart. #TheGoToGuy #Potchefstroom #stroomcares #potchgazette

'n Fees met 'n doel Potchefstroom se Geesfees keer vanjaar terug vir sy vierde jaar en dis weer tyd om die gemeenskap, goeie musiek, kos en kuiergees te vier. Hierdie jaar se tema is “Ploeg terug!” ’n plan wat in lyn is met die fees se strewe om nie net vermaak te bied nie, maar ook om regtig iets terug te sit in die dorp self. Van #STOPHONGER tot #VerfraaiOnsDorp In die eerste twee jaar het die Geesfees ywerig geld ingesamel vir Solidariteit Helpende Hand se #STOPHONGER-projek. In 2024 het hulle die fokus verskuif na iets nader aan die hart, Potch self. Met die “Verfraai ons dorp”-tema het die fees R120 000 ingesamel wat aan die Potchefstroom Sakekamer geskenk is om plaaslike verbeteringsprojekte te ondersteun. Hierdie poging het hulle selfs ’n toekenning besorg as #ProPotch Ondersteuner van die Jaar. Wat wag in 2025? Hierdie jaar is dit weer tyd om in te spring vir die dorp. Potch Geesfees 2025 sal plaasvind op 29 en 30 Augustus by Lekwena Privaat Wildreservaat net buite Potchefstroom. Die belofte is eenvoudig: lekker kuier, baie musiek, kos en hope aktiwiteite vir oud én jonk. Program hoogtepunte Vrydag, 29 Augustus 14:00 – Hekke maak oop 16:30 – Janine Oelofse 17:30 – Leah 18:45 – Ivan Roux 20:00 – Juanita du Plessis Saterdag, 30 Augustus 09:00 – Hekke maak oop 10:00 – Plaaslike sangers 12:00 – ATKV Sangkompetisie 14:15 – Stephan Fourie & Wenner aankondiging 15:00 – Oppi Stoep Dansorkes 16:15 – JP Dix 17:30 – Deon Groot 18:45 – Ruhan du Toit 20:00 – Bok van Blerk Wat gaan aan behalwe musiek? Dis nie net ’n musiekfees nie. Daar’s ook: Produkte stalletjies en kosstalletjies Boogskiet en gesigverf Koöperasie Kuier Tuin Wynproe en plaaslike sangers Gesinsaktiwiteite en die gewilde ATKV sangkompetisie Pryse en toegang Tickets is beskikbaar via Tixsa : Vrydag: Volwasse – R80 | Kinders (6–18) – R40 Saterdag: Volwasse – R120 | Kinders – R60 Naweekpakket: Volwasse – R185 | Kinders – R65 Kontak en meer info Web: www.geesfeespotch.co.za Facebook: facebook.com/potchgeesfees E-pos: geesfeespotch@gmail.com WhatsApp en QR-kode beskikbaar op plakkaat As jy lus is vir ’n lekker Potch-naweek, waar gemeenskapsgees nie net ’n woord is nie maar iets wat jy voel, is Geesfees 2025 jou stop. Bring jou kampstoel, trek jou vellies aan, en kom ploeter saam.

🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ Johenku Viljoen se Groot Droom – En Hoe Jy Kan Help Johenku Viljoen is nie sommer net enige 13-jarige seun nie. Hierdie jong rugbyspeler het van kleins af ’n passie vir die spel. Daar is ’n grappie in die huis dat hy rugby kon speel nog vóór hy kon loop! 🍼🏉 Image: BackaBuddy Maar dis nie net talent wat hom vorentoe dryf nie. Johenku werk hard, speel met oorgawe en het ’n droom om eendag die groen-en-goud van die Springbokke aan te trek. Nou het hy ’n gulde geleentheid gekry om een stap nader aan daardie droom te kom. BRSI Rugbytoer na Italië 2025 Johenku is gekies om Suid-Afrika te verteenwoordig op die BRSI Rugbytoer na Italië in 2025! Dié toer bied nie net blootstelling aan internasionale rugby nie, maar ook lewenslesse, nuwe vriendskappe en ervaring wat sy toekoms, op én van die veld af, kan vorm. Soos met meeste sulke geleenthede, kom dit egter teen ’n prys. Daarom vra sy familie die gemeenskap se hulp. Elke Rand Maak ’n Verskil 💸 Om dié droom te verwesenlik, moet fondse ingesamel word vir reiskoste, verblyf, toerusting en ander uitgawes. En dis makliker as wat jy dink: As net 75 mense elk R1000  skenk, is die teiken bereik ✅ Of, as 150 mense elk R500  gee, is ons daar 💪 Selfs ’n donasie van R10  help. Geen bydrae is te klein nie 🙏 Dis nou die tyd vir die gemeenskap om saam te staan agter een van ons eie jong sterre. Laat ons vir Johenku wys dat drome waar word wanneer mense saamstaan. Hoe Jy Kan Help Wil jy deel wees van Johenku se storie? Jy kan maklik en veilig ’n bydrae maak op sy BackaBuddy-blad:👉 https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/johenku-brsi-rugby-tour-italy-2025 Elke donasie, elke bemoedigende boodskap, en elke deel op sosiale media maak ’n verskil. Kom ons kry vir Johenku Italië toe en wys die wêreld waartoe kinders in staat is! 💚💛 🏉 Wat is BRSI? Blue Runnings Sport International (BRSI) is ‘n Suid-Afrikaanse organisasie wat in 2018 gestig is. Hulle spesialiseer daarin om skole en jeug-atlete te help om internasionale sportgeleenthede by te woon, onder meer in rugby, atletiek, en ander sportsoorte. Die doel is om jong talent ‘n platform te bied om op wêreldvlak te groei en te presteer. Een van hul toere is die BRSI Italy Invitational Rugby-toer , wat beplan is vir 2025. Hierdie toer is ontwerp om spelers nie net sportief uit te daag nie, maar ook persoonlik bloot te stel aan nuwe ervarings en geleenthede buite Suid-Afrika. Wat behels die Italië-toer? Die BRSI Italy Invitational sluit deelname aan wedstryde en ontwikkelingsklinieke in. Elke deelnemer ontvang ook ‘n toer-rugtas, ‘n pet en ‘n waterbottel. Let egter daarop dat visakoste nie ingesluit is by die prys nie, maar dat BRSI ondersteuning bied met die aanvraagproses en dokumentasie, ongeveer twee maande voor vertrek. StroomCares Hierdie inisiatief is gebou om die mense van Potch by te staan wat hard werk om ’n verskil te maak, of dit nou in sport, skool of gemeenskapsprojekte is. 💪🏽 En wat ’n beter plek om te begin as met Johenku Viljoen? 🏉Hy het sy hart uitgespeel op die rugbyveld en is gekies vir die BRSI Toer na Italië 2025. Nou is dit ons beurt om hom te ondersteun.  🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ 🏉✈️ #JohenkuNaItalië  #RugbyDroom2025   #BRSIRugbyToer #HelpJohenkuGaan

If you're the kind of person who freezes at the sight of blood, this might be the workshop that changes everything. On 23 August 2025, Wild Medix, in collaboration with Tier 1 Alliance, is bringing their accredited "Stop the Bleed" first aid course to Potchefstroom. And no, it’s not just for paramedics or action heroes. This is for everyone, especially those who live, work, or parent around people (so... everyone). Life-Saving Skills in Five Hours The workshop will run from 08:00 to 13:00 at Tier 1 Alliance / Tenex Potch, located at 83 Peter Mokaba Street. For R750 per person, participants will be taught how to manage bleeding emergencies, including how to use tourniquets and haemostatic (blood clotting) agents for wound packing. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death. Preventable being the key word here. The logic is simple: if someone’s bleeding and you don’t stop it, they could die. But with some basic training and kit, you could be the difference between “they were lucky” and “we lost them”. Who Should Be There? This course is ideal for: Parents and guardians Teachers and school staff Church or faith group leaders Elderly caregivers Security personnel Farmers, handymen, and construction workers Shop owners and employees Neighborhood watch groups Basically, if your daily life involves being around other humans, you probably qualify. What’s in the Course? Accredited by the American College of Surgeons and based on the Hartford Consensus, the course is tailored for the South African context. Wild Medix doesn’t just hand out a certificate and call it a day, they run the course with proper training gear and practical drills. And yes, you’ll learn how to pack a wound, not just talk about it. Skills taught include: Tourniquet application Wound packing using haemostatic agents Scene safety and bleeding assessment Booking Info To book your spot or contact the organisers, here’s what you need: Ticket price: R750.00 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025 Time: 08:00 – 13:00 Venue: Tier 1 Alliance / Tenex Potch, 1st Floor, 83 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom Booking link: Stop the Bleed Course And If You’re Still Thinking “Not for Me”... Just imagine this: you’re at a braai, someone slices their hand on a broken bottle, and suddenly everyone’s looking at you. You’ll want more than just boerie-flipping skills. So whether you're in the city, out in the bush, or just curious about how to not panic with a first aid kit in your hands, this course might just be the most useful five hours you'll ever spend. Book it. Show up. Learn to stop the bleed.

The local live music scene is getting a proper shake-up next week as Scallywag heads to Koper Kraal in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 9 August. If you’re looking for loud guitars, a bit of chaos, and no entrance fee, this one’s for you. What You Need to Know Band: Scallywag Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025 Time: 19h00 Venue: Koper Kraal, 237 Wilgeboom AH, Potchefstroom Entrance: Free (yes, really) No ticket site, no complicated bookings, just pitch up and enjoy the vibes. It’s rare these days to find anything with “free entrance” that’s not followed by a dodgy catch, but this one seems legit. Venue Details Koper Kraal is playing host to this one. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and lekker outdoor gigs, it’s probably a good idea to arrive early unless you’re planning on watching the show from the parking lot. It’s at 237 Wilgeboom AH, for those relying on Google Maps and not just "I think it's somewhere near the farm stalls." It’s live music, it’s free, and it’s happening soon. With Scallywag bringing the noise and Koper Kraal providing the space, the 9th of August promises to be a night worth scribbling into your calendar, or tapping into your phone, whichever century you're in. Just bring yourself, maybe a jersey if it gets cold, and definitely your gig face.

Residents and businesses in Meiringspark, Jouberton Extension 10 and Uraniaville have been notified of a planned water supply interruption set for Saturday, 2 August 2025 , as the City of Matlosana undertakes a critical maintenance procedure at the Alabama Reservoir. The temporary shutdown, intended to facilitate the cleaning and disinfection of the 17 megalitre reservoir, will affect normal water delivery across the three areas for a 12-hour window. Municipal authorities have positioned temporary mitigation measures and urged the public to prepare accordingly. What Is Happening and Why The interruption is part of routine but essential water quality management. Scheduled from 06:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, 2 August , the outage is necessary to allow crews safe and uncoupled access to conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection of the 17 ML Alabama Reservoir , a key storage and distribution facility feeding parts of the municipal network. Such work is standard practice to prevent contamination, remove sediment build-up, and ensure that the system continues to deliver potable water within regulatory quality standards. Municipal communication accompanying the public notice explains that while the procedure is temporary, it may result in low pressure or no water supply  in the affected areas for the duration. The City of Matlosana is using the scheduled downtime to carry out the disinfection in full compliance with health protocols, after which the system will be flushed and tested before full restoration. Areas Affected and Duration Date:  Saturday, 2 August 2025 Time:  06:00 – 18:00 Areas to be Affected:  Meiringspark, Jouberton Extension 10, Uraniaville Households and commercial users in these three localities should expect either significantly reduced pressure or a complete absence of municipal water during the stated window. Water-dependent activities, such as early-morning domestic chores, small-scale informal trade, and business operations, will likely be disrupted unless advance preparations are made. Mitigation Measures To soften the impact of the interruption, the municipality has arranged for water tankers to be deployed  at strategic points within the affected communities. These tankers will provide a temporary alternative source of water while the reservoir cleaning is underway. Residents have been advised to collect and store adequate quantities of water before the outage begins, especially for essential uses like drinking, cooking, sanitation and caring for vulnerable household members. The City’s messaging encourages households to: Fill clean containers  ahead of time to cover the outage period. Prioritise drinking and hygiene needs  in stored volumes. Coordinate with neighbours , particularly to assist elderly or immobile individuals who may face difficulty fetching water from tanker points. No detailed schedule or mapped tanker pickup points were included in the initial public notice; consumers are expected to monitor municipal social media channels or local community forums for real-time placement and timing of tankers on the day. Anticipated Impact and Community Preparedness The timing, starting early on a Saturday, was likely chosen to reduce weekday economic disruption, yet for informal traders, caretakers, and families relying on regular water access, the shutdown represents a notable inconvenience. Small businesses that depend on water for food preparation or cleaning will need to adjust operations, and schools or community facilities in the affected areas should verify their own contingency stocks if activities are scheduled over the weekend. Past interruptions of this nature have seen neighbours sharing resources and local civic organisations stepping into coordination roles. Community leaders are being called upon informally to help disseminate information, ensure equitable access to tanker distributions and watch for potential secondary issues, such as sanitation backlogs or increased pressure on private boreholes where available. Post-Intervention Expectations Following the completion of the reservoir cleaning and disinfection protocol, the system will undergo flushing to clear any residual disinfectant or loosened particulates before normal supply resumes. Residents should initially expect some turbidity or discoloration  in the early hours after restoration; authorities typically advise allowing the tap to run for a short period to clear lines. If discolouration persists, consumers are advised to report it so that the local water quality monitoring teams can respond. The municipality has not provided a formal timetable for return to full pressure beyond the 18:00 target, but historically these interventions are followed by a phased ramp-up as the network stabilises. Communication and Accountability The City of Matlosana’s public notice emphasises an apology for any inconvenience caused by the planned disruption and reiterates that the cleaning is preventive in nature, aimed at safeguarding longer-term reliability and public health. Residents are encouraged to follow official municipal social-media handles for any updates, including unexpected extensions, early completion, or changes in tanker deployment. Final Thought While the temporary outage on 2 August will require advance planning and adaptation by local residents and business operators, the cleaning and disinfection of the 17 ML Alabama Reservoir is a necessary step in maintaining water quality and system integrity. Strategic preparation, storing water in advance, sharing information within the community and using the temporary tanker supply, can minimize hardship. Consumers in Meiringspark, Jouberton Extension 10 and Uraniaville should remain alert to follow-up communication for confirmation of restoration and to report any residual supply or quality issues promptly through municipal channels. #TheGoToGuy #Klerksdorp #Cityofmatsolana #klerksdorpgazette #serviceupdates

A Date with the Delightfully Deranged Things are about to get strange, in the best way possible, as Potchefstroom Academy & SAAHST prepares to host its Annual Hair Show on 24 October 2025. This year’s theme? The darkly imaginative world of Tim Burton. If you’ve ever wanted to see what Beetlejuice would look like with a perm, or how Edward Scissorhands might approach avant-garde upstyling, this is your moment. Details You Actually Need to Know Date: Friday, 24 October 2025 Time: 15h00 sharp (don't pull an Alice and show up late) Venue: Lover’s Lane, Potchefstroom Academy & SAAHST Address: 59 Dr James Moroka Ave, Potchefstroom Entry: Free. Gratis. Mahala. You literally just have to show up. A Hair-Raising Homage to Burton’s Universe This isn’t your standard rinse-and-repeat salon affair. Expect hairstyles that could walk straight off the set of Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, or Alice in Wonderland. The students behind the scissors will be channelling their inner Mad Hatters, giving life to hairdos that challenge gravity, common sense, and probably health and safety regulations (kidding – we hope). From neon greens to gravity-defying curls, nothing’s too weird or too wonderful. The idea? To let loose and get a little chaotic, Tim Burton style. Wanna Get in Touch or Share the Madness? For those needing a bit more info or wanting to stalk the organisers online (respectfully), here’s where to go: Website: potchacademy.co.za Facebook: facebook.com/potchefstroomacademy Telephone: 018-294-9000 E-Mail: info@potchacademy.co.za WhatsApp: 072-880-4147 It’s free. It’s fun. It’s completely bonkers. Don’t miss what might just be the most colourful chaos Potch has seen all year. 24 October. Be there, or risk a serious case of FOMO.

Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Ikageng and Carletonville have rolled out a week’s worth of headlines that span politics, public health, sport, culture and raw neighbour-to-neighbour generosity. Whether you’re following a petition table, tracking a mobile clinic or cheering a junior football final, each story below offers more than a passing glance, it sketches the context, the challenges and the people driving change. National Potch Gazette — July 2025 Edition (single-story roundup) This month’s digital magazine opens with a probe into an alleged illegal guesthouse at 29 Kock Street, raising fresh questions about zoning enforcement and resident safety. It then celebrates the Love Potch  partnership with JB Marks Municipality, detailing how murals, waste-collection drives and feedback kiosks are reclaiming civic pride. Urgent calls for Witrand Psychiatric Hospital upgrades reveal crumbling wards and staff shortages, while a full-page feature applauds the revival of Ikageng Cricket Hub and PAWS Haven’s bold relaunch under new management. School sport dominates the back half of the issue: Gimmies athletes collect medals on track and stage, Volkies pupils secure a Wilson Sports sponsorship ahead of the Karkloof Youth Festival, and Saints U13 cricketers win four of six matches. A road-test of Ford’s 2025 Ranger 2.0 XLT rounds out this 15-minute read, branding the bakkie “smart value in a rugged package.” The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary — Week 30 Charlene Bekker stitches together snapshots of Potch life into a two-minute diary that feels like a brisk stroll through the city. She opens with the soulful strains of a local gospel concert, pivots to a grassroots rugby clinic that fuels youngsters’ provincial ambitions, and closes on a township football jamboree that fills dusty sidelines with cheers and vuvuzelas. Each vignette is small, but together they reveal a community moving with equal parts hustle and heart. Medical ID Cards & Wristbands In a six-minute explainer, Karen Scheepers walks readers through the life-saving logic of engraved bracelets, necklaces and wallet cards. Real crash-scene scenarios in which unconscious victims cannot speak and explains how a clearly etched allergy or chronic condition can steer paramedics toward the right treatment in the golden hour after impact. National health guidelines and first-responder testimonials back her claim: a simple tag can mean the difference between fast-tracked care and dangerous delays. World Ranger Day (31 July) Johané’s tribute piece salutes the frontline custodians of nature who patrol game reserves, fight poaching syndicates and, too often, pay with their lives. She chronicles the history of the commemorative day, shares quotes from veteran rangers who see their work as a “legacy rather than a job,” and lists global casualty figures that underscore the risks behind the romance of the khaki uniform. Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/the-gazette Potchefstroom This week’s Potchefstroom dispatch opens on a note of civic urgency: residents flock to sign a demerger petition that could reshape local governance, all while a planned Boskop Dam shutdown tests the city’s water resilience. Against this backdrop of infrastructure fixes and political maneuvering, NWU rolls out a revamped OneProfile portal for students, and sports clubs, from rugby to athletics, push for redemption and record-breaking times. It’s a snapshot of a city negotiating progress on multiple fronts. News DA Demerger Petition (closes 3 Aug)   Local DA councillors have opened sign-up booths across town, arguing that splitting from Ventersdorp will return administrative focus, financial transparency and, ultimately, better roads and refuse services. Opponents warn the process could take years and trigger new costs, but organisers say “dignity and functionality” are worth the fight. Marketplace Fraud Spike   SAPS detectives detail a surge in below-market vehicle ads and bogus rental listings that vanish once deposits are paid. Victims share screenshots of forged papers used to build trust, prompting police to urge citizens to meet sellers only at official safe zones. NWU OneProfile Dashboard   Originally an application-tracker for matric pupils, the revamped portal now offers bursary alerts, course-matching tools and parental access, embedding itself into the university’s wider digital ecosystem. Sports Potch Dorp Rugby Derby Prep   After bruising away losses to Impala and Welkom, coaches have overhauled the back-row to counter Klerksdorp’s speed in Saturday’s derby. Training sessions focus on tighter defensive lines and quicker recycle times to reignite club pride. Potch Track Club Round-Up   Between 15 and 29 July, club athletes set personal bests from Durban’s coastal meet to Berlin’s continental challenge. Junior sprinter Lindi Mokoena’s 11.34 seconds marks her as a favourite for the upcoming World U20 trials, while masters athletes notch podiums in Phalaborwa’s endurance heat. CSA Pathway Awards   North West Dragons bowlers Thabo Nkosi, Refilwe Mahlangu and Sipho Dlomo collect national gongs, underscoring the province’s depth and the success of its development pipeline. Council Draft Land-Use Scheme (2025)   JB Marks Municipality’s new blueprint proposes mixed-use corridors that blend affordable housing with commercial nodes, alongside expanded green belts around the Mooi River. Public comment is open until late August. Youth & Leadership Update   The municipality’s learner-licence sponsorship for under-25s kicks off on 1 Aug, while newly appointed directors pledge to hold quarterly town-hall sessions for transparent governance. 24-Hour Boskop Dam Shutdown Engineers replaced corroded valves in the region’s key supply line, forcing households to store water or rely on jojo tanks. Municipal officials caution that trapped air in pipes may cause discoloured flow when taps first reopen. Community Vat Verniet Tafel Donations   What began as a single table of free clothes outside Mooi Rivier Beskerming has ballooned into a community staple. Organisers now request toiletries and blankets as winter cold bites. Weekly Incidents Digest (22–30 Jul)   Emergency logs show eight road crashes, two attempted cable-theft incidents and one veld-fire alert, all handled without fatalities thanks to rapid multi-agency coordination. What’s On (1–7 Aug)   Highlights include Potch Boys Choir’s cathedral concert, a craft market centred on recycled art and a stand-up comedy night raising funds for animal rescue. Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/potch-gazette Ikageng Gazette Ikageng crackles with culture and community drive. Deep-house beats power Women’s Day Reloaded at BLK Lounge, TP Kasi Restaurant spices up Die Bult with township flavours, and DeeAngel DJ turns a daytime music fest into a family affair. On the pitch, Sibanda United’s U-11 heroes clinch grassroots football glory, while municipal initiatives, from learner-licence sponsorships to land-use consultations, invite residents to steer their future. Community & Culture Women’s Day Reloaded (10 Aug, BLK Lounge)   The event promises deep-house DJs, spoken-word interludes and fashion pop-ups, free entry is meant to remove all barriers to celebrating womanhood in style. TP Kasi Restaurant @ ClubFika   Open daily on Steve Biko Street, the eatery serves kota twists, stews and chakalaka in a setting that blends township murals with minimalist tables. Owners hope to draw Bult students and locals alike. BLK Lounge Spotlight   More than a nightclub, the lounge curates Afro-contemporary décor, signature cocktails and a rotating DJ line-up aimed at “luxury that still nods to the roots.” One Night of Deep: Daytime Edition   Curator DeeAngel DJ turns a deep-house session into a family-friendly daytime picnic, complete with live painting and open-mic poetry. Sports Supatsela U-11 Cup   Nineteen teams battled across grueling group stages before Sibanda United edged Ikageng Peace Makers in a penalty shoot-out, giving young players a taste of high-stakes football and medal-podium thrills. Council Ward 19 Learner-Licence Drive   The municipality covers test fees for youth while traffic officers host safety workshops, aiming to cut unlicensed driving. Draft Land-Use Scheme   Ikageng residents are urged to scrutinise zoning proposals that will influence housing density, retail corridors and green spaces for years to come. Click here to view these full stories and more: https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/ikageng-gazette Klerksdorp Gazette Klerksdorp balances innovation with hands-on service. A click-to-apply solar portal fast-tracks rooftop installations, the Phelophepa Health Train parks full-service clinics at the rail yard, and a multi-department blitz reclaims the CBD for compliant, clean commerce. Community momentum stays high, whether pounding a mall trail run for dementia awareness or hosting global specialists who elevate maternal-fetal care at public hospitals. News Solar SSEG Portal Live   Residents can now lodge small-scale solar applications through an online dashboard, cutting paperwork and shrinking approval windows to less than a week. Early adopters call it “a watershed for rooftop renewables.” CBD Water Outage Resolved   A burst main shut supply for 18 hours, but pre-deployed tankers softened business losses. Engineers have fitted pressure sensors to flag future weaknesses sooner. Meter-Reading Reboot   After contractor lapses left bills based on estimates, municipal teams resumed door-to-door reads, pledging transparent usage data and quicker dispute resoluti on. Sports / Community Dementia Trail Run   Hundreds circled Matlosana Mall in a 5 km loop that launches the nationwide TRACTOR Rally  for dementia awareness. Organisers link every participant to a digital memory tribute, turning kilometres into stories of loved ones. CBD Cleanup Blitz   A taskforce spanning economic development, traffic, housing and health issued 42 compliance notices, targeting everything from unlicensed hawkers to obstructive signage. Councillor Wesly Kgang says the operation will be monthly until “order takes root.” Council / Health Phelophepa Health Train   Converted rail coaches parked at Klerksdorp station deliver dentistry, eye-care and counselling five days a week. Small fees cover consumables, making the service a lifeline for uninsured residents. Sunningdale Private Hospital   Now part of Lenmed, the 33-bed facility blends general medicine with psychiatric wards overlooking landscaped gardens, fostering what patients call a “therapeutic atmosphere.” Maternal-Fetal Partnership   Indian specialists from Amrita Institute ran workshops on high-risk ultrasound protocols, leaving local obstetricians with new tools to reduce maternal mortality. Click here to view these full stories and more:   https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/klerksdorp-gazette Carletonville Essential services dominate Carletonville’s headlines. Merafong City’s ward-by-ward landscape is under the microscope as a Rand Water funding dispute leaves taps dry and emergency tankers rolling. Inside Carletonville Hospital, staff juggle routine care with mining-town demands and community outreach. Residents look to municipal leadership for durable fixes to both water security and healthcare capacit Merafong City Local Municipality   This five-minute primer maps the sprawling Category B municipality’s 28 wards, explaining how its mining heritage complicates service delivery across urban hubs like Carletonville and rural villages such as Welverdiend. Rand Water Supply Cut   Residents woke on 28 July to dry taps after Rand Water halted deliveries amid a funding dispute. Emergency tankers are bridging the gap while negotiators haggle over arrears and payment schedules. No timeline for full restoration has been confirmed. Carletonville Hospital Overview   A seven-minute profile describes the district hospital’s dual mission: routine medical care for mining families and a growing slate of community health campaigns. Infrastructure strains are real, but recent staffing additions and outreach clinics hint at gradual improvement. Click here to view these full stories and more:   https://www.thegotoguy.co.za/the-gazette/categories/carletonville StroomStories This week’s StroomStories thread stitches together drama, charity, faith, sport and safety. Aimee Jantjies reveals how Saints’ drama programme is blossoming; Angelique shows how the Vat-Verniet Tafel turns donations into dignity; Pastor Ruaan offers hope from broken ground; cricket masterminds Gordon Parsons and Jandre Jacobs map Gimnasium’s 2025 vision; and CPF leaders unpack practical steps for safer neighbourhoods, all proving that Potch’s heartbeat is people powered. Day Episode Key Take-away Mon SkoolKompas  with Aimee Jantjies Saints’ Head of Drama charts the programme’s rapid growth from local Eisteddfods to a full-scale annual concert, inspiring pupils to “own the stage.” Tue Angelique & the Vat-Verniet Tafel Charity table gives food, clothes and toiletries free to those in need; next hand-out 16 Aug, 17:00 at Mooi Rivier Beskerming — bring donations or collect essentials. Wed Spiritual Talk Ep. 38 Pastor Ruaan tells Pieter Conradie how God rebuilds “from broken ground,” offering hope to anyone feeling life lies in ruins. Wed SportStroom  with Gordon Parsons & Jandre Jacobs Gimmies’ cricket brains map out their 2025 vision: stronger feeder systems, data-driven training and a culture of continuous improvement. Thu Safety Begins with Us CPF vice-chair explains patrols, SAPS collaboration and why resident involvement is vital for safer Potchefstroom neighbourhoods. Exit Pulse From rooftop solar permits and mobile clinics to junior cricketers’ dreams and a table of free necessities, every headline this week underscores a simple truth: progress is collective, incremental and often driven by ordinary citizens who refuse to sit still. As petitions close, valves reopen and dance floors stir to life, remember that each action, signing, donating, showing up, feeds the momentum. Until next Friday’s edition, stay informed, stay engaged and keep the heartbeat strong. Follow us online and stay in tune with the towns that move you. The Weekly Pulse  – More than news. It's your neighbourhood, on record. 📬 The community is warmly invited to share their stories, voices, and experiences with us for future editions of The Weekly Pulse. #TheGoToGuy   #Gazette   #potchefstroom   #klerksdorp   #Ikageng   #news   #community

Hoërskool Wesvalia se talentvolle fietsryspan is reg vir aksie hierdie naweek wanneer hulle deelneem aan die XCO-wedren wat plaasvind by die gewilde MTB Park. Met uitdagende roetes en tegniese afdelings beloof dié byeenkoms ‘n ware toets van uithouvermoë, fiksheid en vasberadenheid. Die Wesvalia-span is goed voorbereid en gretig om hul merk te maak teen mededingers van regoor die streek. Image: Hoërskool Wesvalia Beste wense aan ons fietsryers Ons wens elke deelnemer sterkte toe, trap hard, bly gefokus en geniet die ervaring! Wesvalia staan trots agter julle. Deel Jou Storie Het jy ’n sport- of kultuurhoogtepunt wat jy met die gemeenskap wil deel? The Go-To Guy  se joernalistieke span is hier om dit wyer te vertel. Ons vertel jou storie. Oor The Go-To Guy www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com  is jou digitale inligtingsentrum met meer as 75,000 maandelikse bladsybesoeke. Ons dek plaaslike nuus, sport en skole via The Gazette , en bied ’n aktiewe besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 ondernemings en ’n uiters gewilde gebeurteniskalender. Met ons groeiende sosiale media-platforms, Facebook (77,000+ volgers) en TikTok (2 miljoen kyke), help ons om plaaslike stories verder te neem as ooit. Ons vertel jou stories. The Go-To Guy Kommersiële Pakkette Herhalende Pakkette – ’n Tuiste vir jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Basiese besigheidslys. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Verifikasie en ’n uitgebreide profiel. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette Starter Package (R499 p.m.):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis gebeurtenislysing, en Facebook-boosts. Growth Package (R1,499 p.m.):  Meer advertensie-ure, eie rekeningbestuurder en navorsingsfunksies. Premium Package (R4,499 p.m.):  Alles-insluitende bemarking, video-inhoud, strategiese promosie en live onderhoude. Addisionele Dienste Sosiale media bestuur, Google Ads, TikTok-promosies. Eenmalige Opsies Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000, vertoonadvertensies vir R750, en One Hit Gazette #WessieFietsry #XCOWedren #MTBPark #WesvaliaSport #Wessiegreatness #Skoolfietsry #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Klerksdorp Hoërskool se 1ste netbalspan het hierdie naweek ‘n indrukwekkende vertoning gelewer tydens die SA Kampioenskappe wat by Hoërskool EG Jansen plaasgevind het. In uitdagende weerstoestande, met koue, wind, reën én hael, het die span karakter gewys soos min. Image: Klerksdorp Hoërskool Selfs ná beserings het hulle nie teruggestaan nie. Met slegs 8 beskikbare spelers het hulle elke wedstryd vol passie aangepak en in sommige wedstryde die laaste twee kwarte met net 7 spelers gespeel. Die span het hul deelname afgesluit met ’n 16de plek landswyd, ‘n uitsonderlike prestasie wat hul veggees bevestig. 2025 Prestasies van KHS 1ste Netbalspan 🏐 NWU-reeks:  Brons 🏐 Kenneth Kaunda Kampioenskappe:  Goud 🏐 Provinsiale Kampioenskappe:  Silwer 🏐 SA Kampioenskappe:  16de plek nasionaal Hierdie prestasies is ‘n bewys van die span se deursettingsvermoë, spanwerk en passie vir hul sport én hul skool. ‘n Dankie aan elke speler KHS is trots op elke speler wat hul hart uitgespeel het. Julle het nie net wedstryde gespeel nie, julle het karakter gewys. Julle toewyding en veggees dien as inspirasie vir ander jong netbalspelers in die streek. Julle maak KHS trots. Deel Jou Storie Het jy ’n sport- of kultuurhoogtepunt wat jy met die gemeenskap wil deel? The Go-To Guy  se joernalistieke span is hier om dit wyer te vertel. Ons vertel jou storie. Oor The Go-To Guy www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com  is jou digitale inligtingsentrum met meer as 75,000 maandelikse bladsybesoeke. Ons dek plaaslike nuus, sport en skole via The Gazette , en bied ’n aktiewe besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 ondernemings en ’n uiters gewilde gebeurteniskalender. Met ons groeiende sosiale media-platforms, Facebook (77,000+ volgers) en TikTok (2 miljoen kyke), help ons om plaaslike stories verder te neem as ooit. Ons vertel jou stories. The Go-To Guy Kommersiële Pakkette Herhalende Pakkette – ’n Tuiste vir jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Basiese besigheidslys. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Verifikasie en ’n uitgebreide profiel. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette Starter Package (R499 p.m.):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis gebeurtenislysing, en Facebook-boosts. Growth Package (R1,499 p.m.):  Meer advertensie-ure, eie rekeningbestuurder en navorsingsfunksies. Premium Package (R4,499 p.m.):  Alles-insluitende bemarking, video-inhoud, strategiese promosie en live onderhoude. Addisionele Dienste Sosiale media bestuur, Google Ads, TikTok-promosies. Eenmalige Opsies Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000, vertoonadvertensies vir R750, en One Hit Gazette #KHSNetbal #SAKampioenskappe2025 #Skoolnetbal #Veggees #TrotsOpOnsSpelers #KlerksdorpHoërskool #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Hoërskool Wesvalia se o/16-netbalspan is amptelik gereed om hul slag te wys op nasionale vlak! Ná weke se voorbereiding, strategie en spanbou, het die groep met entoesiasme en spangees vertrek na die Suid-Afrikaanse Skole Netbalkampioenskappe. Image: Hoërskool Wesvalia Die spelers is vasbeslote om hul volle potensiaal te wys en hul skool se naam hoog te hou. Hierdie deelname is nie net ’n prestasie nie, maar ook ‘n bevestiging van die harde werk en toewyding wat aan die sport toegewy is. Sterkte aan die span Ons wens elke speler en afrigter alle sterkte toe, gaan wys wat Wesvalia werklik kan doen! Met talent, spanwerk en die regte gees is alles moontlik. Wesvalia is agter julle! Deel Jou Storie Het jy ’n sport- of kultuurhoogtepunt wat jy met die gemeenskap wil deel? The Go-To Guy  se joernalistieke span is hier om dit wyer te vertel. Ons vertel jou storie. Oor The Go-To Guy www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com  is jou digitale inligtingsentrum met meer as 75,000 maandelikse bladsybesoeke. Ons dek plaaslike nuus, sport en skole via The Gazette , en bied ’n aktiewe besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 ondernemings en ’n uiters gewilde gebeurteniskalender. Met ons groeiende sosiale media-platforms, Facebook (77,000+ volgers) en TikTok (2 miljoen kyke), help ons om plaaslike stories verder te neem as ooit. Ons vertel jou stories. The Go-To Guy Kommersiële Pakkette Herhalende Pakkette – ’n Tuiste vir jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Basiese besigheidslys. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Verifikasie en ’n uitgebreide profiel. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette Starter Package (R499 p.m.):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis gebeurtenislysing, en Facebook-boosts. Growth Package (R1,499 p.m.):  Meer advertensie-ure, eie rekeningbestuurder en navorsingsfunksies. Premium Package (R4,499 p.m.):  Alles-insluitende bemarking, video-inhoud, strategiese promosie en live onderhoude. Addisionele Dienste Sosiale media bestuur, Google Ads, TikTok-promosies. Eenmalige Opsies Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000, vertoonadvertensies vir R750, en One Hit Gazette #Wessiegreatness #O16Netbal #WesvaliaSport #SAKampioenskappe #Netbaltrots #Skoolnetbal #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Hoër Volkskool het onlangs ‘n spesiale sportmylpaal gevier toe Nicola van Schalkwyk haar 100ste wedstryd vir die eerste hokkiespan gespeel het. Hierdie prestasie is behaal tydens die span se liga-wedstryd teen Hoërskool Wagpos en is ‘n weerspieëling van jare se toewyding, deursettingsvermoë en liefde vir die sport. Image: Hoër Volkskool Die skool het die geleentheid gebruik om vir Nicola amptelik geluk te wens en haar te eer vir haar bydrae tot Volkies se sportgeskiedenis. Sy het nie net op die veld uitgeblink nie, maar is ook ‘n voorbeeld van leierskap en volgehoue betrokkenheid. ‘n Ster in Volkies-kleure Nicola se 100 wedstryde is meer as ‘n getal, dit is die verhaal van ‘n jong sportvrou wat haar skool met trots verteenwoordig het oor verskeie seisoene. Sy is ‘n rolmodel vir jong spelers en ‘n waardige draer van die Volkies-embleem. Baie geluk Nicola, Volkies is trots op jou! Deel Jou Storie Het jy ’n sport- of kultuurhoogtepunt wat jy met die gemeenskap wil deel? The Go-To Guy  se joernalistieke span is hier om dit wyer te vertel. Ons vertel jou storie. Oor The Go-To Guy www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com  is jou digitale inligtingsentrum met meer as 75,000 maandelikse bladsybesoeke. Ons dek plaaslike nuus, sport en skole via The Gazette , en bied ’n aktiewe besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 ondernemings en ’n uiters gewilde gebeurteniskalender. Met ons groeiende sosiale media-platforms, Facebook (77,000+ volgers) en TikTok (2 miljoen kyke), help ons om plaaslike stories verder te neem as ooit. Ons vertel jou stories. The Go-To Guy Kommersiële Pakkette Herhalende Pakkette – ’n Tuiste vir jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Basiese besigheidslys. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Verifikasie en ’n uitgebreide profiel. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette Starter Package (R499 p.m.):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis gebeurtenislysing, en Facebook-boosts. Growth Package (R1,499 p.m.):  Meer advertensie-ure, eie rekeningbestuurder en navorsingsfunksies. Premium Package (R4,499 p.m.):  Alles-insluitende bemarking, video-inhoud, strategiese promosie en live onderhoude. Addisionele Dienste Sosiale media bestuur, Google Ads, TikTok-promosies. Eenmalige Opsies Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000, vertoonadvertensies vir R750, en One Hit Gazette #VolkieHokkie #100Wedstryde #NicolaVanSchalkwyk #VolkieTrots #HokkieMylpaal #Skoolsport #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

Die landloopspan van Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het Saterdag, 26 Julie 2025, met toewyding en uithouvermoë aan ‘n uitdagende wedloop in Ventersdorp deelgeneem, en het puik resultate behaal teen sterk mededinging. Van 4 km tot 8 km, het elke atleet hul alles gegee op die baan. Die uitslae getuig van harde werk, volgehoue oefening en ‘n ware sportgees. Image: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Uitslae – Ventersdorp 2025 Wedloop Karabo Motheletsi  – 8 km, 🥇 6de plek – 28:43 Reuben du Plessis  – 6 km, 7de plek – 23:37 Tridia Mandungu  – 6 km, 11de plek – 25:20 Ghian Hattingh  – 4 km, 11de plek – 17:08 Rias Scholtz  – 4 km, 16de plek – 20:40 Annie van der Merwe  – 4 km, 🥇 6de plek – 20:01 Baie geluk aan al die deelnemers, julle het Ferdies waardig verteenwoordig en wys dat uithouvermoë en karakter hand aan hand loop. Deel Jou Storie Het jy ’n sport- of kultuurhoogtepunt wat jy met die gemeenskap wil deel? The Go-To Guy  se joernalistieke span is hier om dit wyer te vertel. Ons vertel jou storie. Oor The Go-To Guy www.thegotoguy.co.za  en www.potchefstroom.com  is jou digitale inligtingsentrum met meer as 75,000 maandelikse bladsybesoeke. Ons dek plaaslike nuus, sport en skole via The Gazette , en bied ’n aktiewe besigheidsgids met meer as 2,500 ondernemings en ’n uiters gewilde gebeurteniskalender. Met ons groeiende sosiale media-platforms, Facebook (77,000+ volgers) en TikTok (2 miljoen kyke), help ons om plaaslike stories verder te neem as ooit. Ons vertel jou stories. The Go-To Guy Kommersiële Pakkette Herhalende Pakkette – ’n Tuiste vir jou Besigheid Business Card Standard (Gratis):  Basiese besigheidslys. Business Card Plus (R50 p.m.):  Verifikasie en ’n uitgebreide profiel. Maandelikse Bemarkingspakkette Starter Package (R499 p.m.):  Webbie Page, Gazette-profiel, 1 gratis gebeurtenislysing, en Facebook-boosts. Growth Package (R1,499 p.m.):  Meer advertensie-ure, eie rekeningbestuurder en navorsingsfunksies. Premium Package (R4,499 p.m.):  Alles-insluitende bemarking, video-inhoud, strategiese promosie en live onderhoude. Addisionele Dienste Sosiale media bestuur, Google Ads, TikTok-promosies. Eenmalige Opsies Video-advertensies vanaf R2,000, vertoonadvertensies vir R750, en One Hit Gazette #FerdiesLandloop #VentersdorpWedloop #Atletiek2025 #Uithouvermoë #JulleMaakOnsTrots #FerdiesAtlete #TheGoToGuy #OnsVertelJouStorie

The NWU OneProfile Dashboard  is a secure, online portal developed by North-West University (NWU) to support students in exploring academic pathways and managing their engagement with the university. While it was initially designed with prospective students, particularly high school learners, in mind, the platform has evolved into a useful tool for a broader audience. Today, OneProfile serves not only future students but also current NWU students, faculty members, university employees, and even parents  seeking to better understand and support the academic journey. This article provides an in-depth look at what the OneProfile Dashboard offers, how it functions, and the role it plays in NWU’s broader digital ecosystem. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Purpose and Intended Users The OneProfile dashboard  began as a tool to guide prospective students, but its user base has expanded significantly. NWU promotes the platform as a key part of its recruitment and engagement strategy. Initially centered around the Interest-Index survey for Grade 8–12 learners, the dashboard now also offers functions relevant to: Current students , who may want to reassess their study interests or explore new program pathways; Faculty members and academic advisors , who use insights from profiles to support students; University staff and employees , especially those involved in student services or recruitment; Parents , who wish to track and support their child’s educational planning. By allowing different user types to access relevant content through a unified portal, OneProfile plays a central role in NWU’s digital engagement framework. Key Features and Functionality Though the dashboard content requires login access, public information indicates its functionality focuses on personalized academic planning. Core features include: Interest-Index survey interface and results : helping users match personal interests to relevant NWU programs; Suggested academic and career paths  based on survey data; Links to program pages , open day schedules, and application portals; Tracking of engagement history , such as enquiries or survey completions. These tools are useful not only for students making initial decisions but also for current students evaluating new interests, faculty members providing guidance, and parents supporting their child’s choices. Interface and Usability NWU’s “MyNWU” branded portals use a modern, user-friendly style. The interface is likely responsive and oriented toward high-school students. For example, NWU’s Virtual Tour page uses the #MyNWU  branding and motivational messaging (“#MyNWU is more than a place where you can get a degree… you can explore new opportunities” tour.mynwu.info ). OneProfile likely follows similar branding and tone, with a clean layout and engaging copy. The presence of a JavaScript-based virtual tour also suggests OneProfile’s dashboard is a dynamic web app. In fact, the Virtual Tour page warns “This site doesn’t work properly without JavaScript enabled”. implying a single-page-application design. We can infer the OneProfile dashboard uses comparable web technologies (e.g. a JavaScript framework) and adapts to different devices, since recruiting tools need to run on phones and tablets as well. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Technical Implementation While NWU has not published source details for OneProfile, clues point to a cloud-based, Anthology-powered solution. NWU recently partnered with Anthology (formerly CampusNexus) for its student system s anthology.com , and Anthology’s Reach  product includes portals for prospects and applicants. The NWU online application portal ( applynow.nwu.ac.za ) explicitly credits Anthology and runs on HTTPS applynow.nwu.ac.za , and the Interest-Index link uses the secure domain https://marketing.mynwu.info/ . In practice, OneProfile is likely hosted in a secure cloud environment (possibly Anthology’s or NWU’s own hosting) with common web stack components (HTML/CSS/JavaScript front end, server-side APIs). The virtual tour’s reliance on JavaScript suggests Angular or React. The dashboard probably queries NWU’s databases to pull program info and survey logic. Being part of NWU’s “digital business strategy,” OneProfile is expected to integrate with the new Nexus CRM/Student systems in the cloud . It likely uses standard web security (HTTPS, cookie-based sessions or token auth) and is built responsively so that high-school users have a smooth mobile/desktop experience. Security Measures The OneProfile dashboard is protected by a login system and served over HTTPS. Users must authenticate before accessing personalised data, ensuring that student information remains secure. NWU’s broader digital services often employ multi-factor authentication and single sign-on (SSO)  methods, and OneProfile is likely no different. For university employees and faculty who use the system for administrative or guidance purposes, proper access controls ensure that only authorised personnel can view specific data. This makes the platform suitable for institutional use while maintaining individual privacy. Integration with NWU Digital Services OneProfile is a vital piece of NWU’s broader digital engagement strategy. It connects to other platforms such as: The Virtual Tour site , where learners and parents can explore NWU campuses; Application portals , where prospective students submit formal applications; Pre-graduate support tools , used by both students and staff for planning and event booking. By offering a shared interface for interest tracking, program discovery, and enquiry management, OneProfile supports NWU’s goals of data-informed recruitment and student success. For parents and current students, it also serves as a guidance and information hub. Faculty and staff benefit by having a centralised view of student interest data, which helps tailor support and interventions. Final Thoughts The NWU OneProfile Dashboard has grown beyond its origins as a survey tool for prospective students. It now serves as a comprehensive engagement platform  for a variety of users, prospective learners, current students, university staff, faculty, and parents alike. By offering personalized insights, easy access to program information, and secure interaction, OneProfile plays a key role in helping individuals make informed decisions throughout their journey with NWU. As digital transformation continues across the higher education sector, platforms like OneProfile show how thoughtful design can serve diverse user groups with clarity and purpose. #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #NWU #potchgazette #StudentSuccessTools #OneProfileDashboard