Laerskool Fochville se naam wapper nie net hoog op die sportvelde nie, maar skitter tans ook helder op die akademiese front. Die skool het met groot trots aangekondig dat drie van hul uitstaande Graad 5-leerders deurgedring het na die gesogte Distrikvlak van die Natuurwetenskappe en Tegnologie-Olimpiade. Foto: Laerskool Fochville Die drie blink koppe wat die skool gaan verteenwoordig is Charmoné Harman, Kyle De Witt en John Barkel. Hulle sal aanstaande Donderdag, 28 Mei 2026,

The Junior Springboks kickstarted their U20 International Series campaign in devastating fashion on Thursday, romping to a massive 97-0 victory over Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High School. Under the Cape Town sun, the South African side put on a clinical display of power and pace, crossing the whitewash 15 times to leave the visitors stunned and the local crowd in raptures. From the opening whistle, the gulf in class was evident. The Junior Boks signaled their attacking intent

Die musiekwêreld verander vinnig, en kunsmatige intelligensie speel deesdae ’n al hoe groter rol in hoe musiek gemaak word. Vir diegene wat nuuskierig is oor hoe hierdie tegnologie met die plaaslike vermaakbedryf saamsmelt, is daar binnekort ’n geleentheid om eerstehands te gaan kyk. ’n Spesiale "Meet & Greet" AI Kunstenaars en Venue Netwerkgeleentheid word beplan om mense uit verskillende dele van die bedryf bymekaar te bring. Die middag is gefokus op netwerkvorming en die d

In observation of Child Protection Month this May, law enforcement and child welfare organizations have intensified their efforts to equip parents and guardians with the tools necessary to safeguard the youth. Central to this campaign is the debunking of a dangerous myth: the belief that one must wait 24 to 48 hours before reporting a person as missing. There is absolutely no waiting period to report a missing person, as an immediate response is often the determining factor i

Die naweek van 30 April tot 2 Mei 2026 sal ongetwyfeld in die geskiedenisboeke van Laerskool Fochville opgeteken word as ’n era van absolute sport-uitnemendheid. Foto: Laerskool Fochville In ’n skouspelagtige vertoon van krag, dissipline en taktiese vernuf, het die dorp se eie Rohann van Jaarsveld geskiedenis gemaak deur as die amptelike nasionale kampioen gekroon te word by die Gemengde Gevegskunste (MMA) Suid-Afrikaanse Kampioenskappe. Hierdie ongelooflike prestasie het die

The SAVF Senatus Retirement Facility is opening its gates for a festive Market Day on Saturday, 13 June 2026. The event kicks off at 8:00 AM and will run until late, offering a full day of entertainment, food, and shopping. Entry for members of the public is entirely free. Live Music and Entertainment A major highlight of the day will be a live performance by artist Ruan Tennant, who takes to the stage from 11:00 AM. Alongside the live music, visitors can look forward to luck

Die busse word gepak en die visiere is stewig gerig op die naweek se rugbyverpligtinge. Hoërskool Carletonville (Callies) het amptelik aangekondig dat hul rugbyspanne hierdie Vrydagmiddag, 22 Mei 2026, die pad gaan aandurf na die geskiedkundige velde van Hoërskool Bekker in Zeekoehoek. Foto: Hoërskool Carletonville Hierdie opkomende kragmetings beloof om ’n rits opwindende en harde wedstryde op te lewer namate albei skole veg om belangrike ligapunte. ’n Tradisionele Stryd van

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 It’s May 20, 2026, and this year’s theme is "Bee Together for People and the Planet." While we often think of bees as just producers of honey, they are actually the tiny, buzzing engines that keep our global food system running. From the high-energy "hustle" of our local swarms to the luxury beauty treatments inspired by the hive, there is a deep connection between thunderstorms and the honey on our toast. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 🍯 The Highve

The future of netball at Laerskool Jongspan Primary looks incredibly bright after the school’s stellar Under 10A team achieved a massive milestone this week. In a phenomenal display of skill, teamwork, and tactical dominance, the young netball stars have officially been crowned the Merafong Pool 4 League Winners for the 2026 season. Image: Laerskool Jongspan Primary Their league triumph has also earned them a coveted ticket to the prestigious D2 (District) Finals, which are s

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has reached its high-stakes knockout phase, and South African fans have plenty to celebrate. Following a dramatic final round of league action, Home Comforts are officially secured for both the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls, ensuring that both Cape Town and Pretoria will host high-octane quarter-finals. While the Stormers survived a late scare in Cardiff to maintain their home-ground advantage, the Bulls delivered a clinical pe

Die afgelope naweek sal nog lank onthou word as een van die suksesvolste hoofstukke in die geskiedenis van Hoërskool Fochville se meisieshokkie. Met die skoolliga wat sy sake-einde bereik het, het die Fochies se "hokkiebokkies" ’n skitterende vertoning gelewer tydens die deurslaggewende uitspeelwedstryde om as onbetwiste ligawenners in verskeie ouderdomsgroepe gekroon te word. Foto: Hoërskool Fochville Die o/15’s: ’n Maalstroom van Doele Die o/15-span moes die harde pad loop,

The intersection of agricultural productivity and automotive utility in South Africa has produced a unique socio-economic phenomenon: the absolute dominance of the "bakkie" as the primary instrument of commerce and culture. In May 2026, this relationship was codified through an unprecedented series of events at the NAMPO Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) orchestrated a logistical undertaking of immense scale, gathering 1,545 Hilu

Die gemeenskap van Fochville bars van trots nadat een van Laerskool Fochville se leerders, Liam van Wyk, die sportwêreld aan sy voete gehad het. Liam het onlangs na Bangkok, Thailand, gereis vir die 2de Thailand Kickboxing World Cup, waar hy nie net teen die wêreld se bestes meegeding het nie, maar as die amptelike Wêreldkampioen gekroon is. Foto: Fochville Laerskool ’n Stryd teen die Wêreld se Bestes Die omvang van Liam se prestasie kan kwalik oorskat word. Die toernooi het

The recent detection of Hantavirus on South African soil serves as a powerful testament to the country's world-class medical surveillance and diagnostic capabilities. Rather than signaling a looming public health crisis, this discovery highlights a "best-case scenario" for modern epidemiology: a rare, imported pathogen was identified, isolated, and contained before it could ever pose a significant threat to the general population. This level of precision, identifying a specif

As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) enters its final regular-season round, South Africa’s top three contenders are adopting a "knockout footing" to secure critical home-ground advantages. Following a weekend of high drama and controversial officiating, the DHL Stormers have officially secured a home quarter-final, ensuring the Mother City will host playoff rugby at the end of May. While the Stormers have crossed the finish line, the battle for top-four finishes rem

The dawn of a new era in Southern Hemisphere age-group rugby was realized on Saturday as the Junior Springboks were crowned the 2026 SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship winners. In a pulsating finale at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the South Africans played out a dramatic 29-29 draw against defending champions New Zealand. While the scoreboard remained level at the final whistle, the solitary log point earned by the Junior Boks for scoring four tries was enough to see them

Die geesdrif vir skolesport bereik vandag, Donderdag 7 Mei 2026, 'n nuwe hoogtepunt wanneer die rugbyspanne van Laerskool Jongspan weg van die huis sake gaan uitspook. Die "Jongies" reis vandag na Glenharvie Combined School vir 'n reeks uitdagende wedstryde wat beloof om die spelers se vaardighede en deursettingsvermoë tot die uiterste te beproef. Foto: Laerskool Jongspan 'n Dag van Aksie en Spangees Vir die rugbyspelers van Jongspan is hierdie wegwedstryde 'n gulde geleenthe

Die rugbygemeenskap van Hoërskool Carletonville bars van trots na die aankondiging dat vyf van hul uitblinkers gekies is vir die gesogte Pongola "House of Pain" Droomspan. Hierdie erkenning dien as bewys van die rou talent en fisiese krag wat tans binne die skool se rugbystrukture broei. Foto: Hoërskool Carletonville Erkenning vir Uitsonderlike Talent Die Pongola-toer staan bekend vir sy intense kompetisie en strawwe fisiese uitdagings – vandaar die bynaam "House of Pain". Om

Die naam Dewald Prinsloo het sinoniem geword met krag, dissipline en historiese sukses by Hoërskool Fochville. Terwyl die wintersportseisoen reeds in volle gang is, gaan hierdie veelsydige atleet voort om die skool se naam op die nasionale atletiekverhoog te vestig. Foto: Hoërskool Fochville ’n Vyf-jaar Nasionale Suksesverhaal Dewald se prestasies is niks minder as merkwaardig nie. Vir die vyfde agtereenvolgende jaar het hy daarin geslaag om die SA Skole Top 10-ranglys te haa

South Africans are preparing for a potential "bonus" public holiday following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formal announcement regarding the 2026 local government elections. Speaking at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Thursday, 30 April 2026, the President confirmed that the nation will head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. This announcement provides a clear timeline for the 508 registered political parties and millions of voters, while also signaling a likely ad