As the curtain falls on the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Carletonville (Callies) has taken a moment to pause and applaud the learners who went above and beyond in the classroom. Image:  Hoërskool Carletonville In a heartfelt message released by the school, tribute was paid to the top achievers across the grades. The school emphasized that these results are not merely a reflection of intelligence, but rather the outcome of "exceptional dedication, hard work, and perseverance.

The streets of Fochville were filled with holiday cheer this past Friday, December 12, as the annual Gladiator Christmas Drive  rolled through the community, concluding what organizers have called an "unforgettable" event. The drive, featuring a convoy of festively decorated vehicles and, most importantly, the dual attractions of Santa Claus  and the Grinch , drew large crowds of local families, creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Photographs from the event show b

Welcome to this week's edition of The Weekly Pulse , your comprehensive roundup of the most significant events, national developments, and local stories from the communities covered by The Go-To Guy. This edition is defined by soaring sporting highs, as the Blitzboks successfully defended their home title in Cape Town and the Proteas secured series wins. Locally, communities balanced multi-billion rand investments and celebrated sporting heroes with the urgent management of s

The communities of Kokosi, Fochville, and Greenspark  have experienced a moment of profound relief and triumph as water, after "long, painful months of suffering," finally began flowing in their taps on 11 December 2025. This victory, heralded by the Greater Fochville Water Crisis Committee , symbolises not just the return of a basic necessity, but the power of community resilience in the face of a severe, "man-made crisis." However, this local celebration of hope is juxtapos

The past two weeks in the Carletonville and Merafong area have presented a contrast between notable community triumphs and pressing municipal challenges. While local talent received high recognition and community action plans gained momentum, residents continue to grapple with essential service failures and ongoing safety concerns, including a major road collapse and persistent criminal activity. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚽ Wedela Police Use Soccer to Raise Awareness Aga

The Merafong City Local Municipality  and Eskom  jointly announced the official signing of a Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA)  on Monday, December 8, 2025 , at the Merafong Council Chambers. This historic event represents a crucial cooperative measure, signaling a new era focused on improving operational efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring a consistent and reliable electricity supply for all Merafong communities. Image: Merafong City Local Municipality Str

The Merafong City Local Municipality   issued  a Road Closure Notice on December 8, 2025 , informing residents and road users that a section of the R500 road has been temporarily closed  following the formation of a large sinkhole. The collapse, which worsened  recently, created  a significant hazard in Carletonville that requires immediate intervention . Image:   Merafong City Local Municipality   Immediate Action and Detour The sinkhole formation was exacerbated  by recent

Die vakansie is hier, en Innidorp in Fochville bring weer hul gewilde Vakansie Program terug vir die jongspan. Hierdie is goeie nuus vir ouers wat soek na 'n veilige en prettige uitspanplek vir die kinders, asook vir die kids wat net wil chill en speel. Tye, Tariewe en Toegang Die program is spesifiek gemik op kinders tussen 6 en 13 jaar oud. Datums: 10 Desember 2025. Tyd: Die pret skop af om 09:30 en duur tot 14:00. Koste: Dit kos R180.00 per dag per kind. Wat is Ingesluit?

The Merafong City Local Municipality issued a Public Notice on December 7, 2025, informing residents that the water supply situation across the municipality remained critical. This severe status is attributed to ongoing bulk water restrictions implemented by Rand Water. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Financial and Operational Challenges Rand Water reduced bulk supply to Merafong by 40% due to the Municipality’s non-compliance with the agreed debt repayment plan. This restrict

In the world of education, the end of the fourth term is often synonymous with administrative chaos. It is a period defined by endless marking, data capturing, and the high-pressure environment of finalizing promotion schedules for the Department of Education. Image: Laerskool Oos-Driefontein However, Laerskool Oos-Driefontein has bucked the trend of year-end stress by achieving the "holy grail" of school administration: a successful, one-time submission. A flawless Finish Th

The Local Municipality issued a Public Notice regarding a fatal electrical incident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, December 5, 2025, in the Extension 1 Ring Breaker area involving a high-voltage electrical installation. An unidentified male individual was tragically electrocuted in the incident. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Details of the Incident and Investigation The incident occurred at approximately 03:00. According to preliminary information, the individua

A dramatic rescue unfolded on Friday, December 5, 2025 , after a dog was discovered trapped for days in a dangerously deep hole near Khutsong. A brave employee from the Carletonville SPCA  risked his own safety, securing the dog, now named "Survivor" , with unexpected assistance from illegal miners in a remarkable act of compassion. The dog is currently safe and searching for a loving new home. Image: Carletonville SPCA  The Distress Call and The Dangerous Pit The rescue oper

The Springbok Sevens team, known as the Blitzboks, successfully defended their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, achieving a nail-biting 21-19 victory over Argentina in a hard-fought final on Sunday afternoon. This triumph made the Blitzboks the first team to ever successfully defend the Cape Town title, concluding the weekend as the only unbeaten men's side at DHL Stadium. The Final Showdown Against Argentina The final against Argentina was a tense affair, characterized by signific

Terwyl die meeste onderwysers begin afskakel vir die Desember-vakansie, ruil twee van Hoërskool Carletonville se staatmakers die swartbord vir die telbord verruil by een van die wêreld se mees gesogte sportbestemmings. Image: Hoërskool Carletonville Mnr. Johan Bezuidenhout en mnr. Quinton Snyman is vanaf vandag amptelik in aksie as beamptes by die jaarlikse gholftoernooi by Sun City. In die Geselskap van Grotes Om as beampte by 'n toernooi van hierdie kaliber op te tree, vere

Daar word behoorlik planne gemaak vir ‘n lekker Oujaars Dans en Braai by die Innidorp Restaurant in Fochville. Dit klink of die mense in die area die jaar reg gaan afsluit, met live musiek en hope vleis op die kole. 🎤 Konsert-Vibes: AJ & Arno op die Verhoog Die hoof-attraksie is die musiek duo AJ de Vos & Arno van der Hoff, wat sal sorg vir ordentlike jol-musiek op die laaste dag van 2025. Hulle sal live optree om te verseker die vibe is reg van die begin af tot die vroeë og

Aflos is die item wat toeskouers op die punte van hul stoele hou; dit is waar splitsekondes en staalharde senuwees die verskil tussen wen en verloor bepaal. Hoërskool Fochville se o.15-dogters het Dinsdag, 2 Desember 2025, bewys dat hulle nie net oor die spoed beskik nie, maar ook oor die temperament van ware kampioene. Image: Hoërskool Fochville Tydens die prestigeryke Curro Podium Atletiekbyeenkoms in Pretoria, wat uitsluitlik op aflos gefokus het, het die Fochies se "Bloug

Welcome to this week's edition of The Weekly Pulse , your comprehensive roundup of the most significant events, national developments, and local stories from the communities covered by The Go-To Guy. The start of December brought contrasting news: soaring triumphs in international rugby, a looming crisis in the pay-TV industry, and a vital moment of national reflection for World AIDS Day. This report provides a neutral and detailed summary of the key happenings, underscoring

The news that Hennie, the iconic white bull terrier and cherished companion of comedian Rikus de Beer (better known as Jonathan from Radio Raps), had passed away was met with an outpouring of national sentiment. Far from being just a family pet, Hennie was elevated to the status of a cultural figure, affectionately dubbed the “ikoniese tjom”  (iconic chum). His life, and the subsequent widespread public farewell, is a profound story of how a dog’s personality became the philo

Merafong is set to sparkle this December as CPI Security organises two separate Christmas Light Parades, bringing some festive cheer and much-needed support for local charities. Residents and businesses are invited to get their creative juices flowing and their fairy lights untangled for the events happening in Fochville and Carletonville. Two Nights, Twice the Sparkle The festive fun kicks off in Fochville on 19 December 2025, followed by the Carletonville parade on 20 Decem

Hoërskool Carletonville (Callies) is propvol trots oor vyf van sy talentvolle rugbyspelers wat tans in Frankryk toer as deel van die gesogte Blikkies Groenewald O/19-span. Hierdie internasionale toer is 'n bewys van die kaliber rugbytalent wat Callies deurlopend lewer. Image: Hoërskool Carletonville Die skool het sy sterkste wense aan die volgende spelers gestuur: Andru Botha Leander Oosthuizen Gideon Raaths Tiago Caldeira Aguiar Ryan Rademeyer Hierdie toer bied 'n wonderlike