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

Om te verseker dat elke voornemende Graad 7-leerder en hul ouers die geleentheid kry om die skool te besoek, het Hoërskool Fochville aangekondig dat hul jaarlikse Opedag verskuif is. Foto: Hoërskool Fochville Waarom die Verskuiwing? Die skoolbestuur het die besluit geneem na aanleiding van verskeie navrae van ouers. Dit het onder die skool se aandag gekom dat die oorspronklike datum (13 Mei) oorvleuel met soortgelyke aktiwiteite by ander skole in die omgewing. In ’n poging o

Merafong City Local Municipality has officially announced the temporary closure of its Carletonville Traffic Department to facilitate essential renovations. The closure, which commenced today, Monday, 04 May 2026, is scheduled to last through the work week, with the facility expected to remain shuttered until Friday, 08 May 2026. This move is part of a broader municipal effort to modernize local infrastructure and improve the overall efficiency of service delivery for residen

The wait is over, but the news is heavy for local motorists. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has officially confirmed the fuel price adjustments taking effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. While the National Treasury’s emergency decision to keep the General Fuel Levy at near-zero levels has cushioned the blow, international oil pressures and a volatile Rand have still pushed prices to historic territory. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Official Price Brea

The Junior Springboks have officially ascended to the throne of Southern Hemisphere age-grade rugby. In a clinical and physically dominant display at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, the South African U20 side dismantled Australia 56-17, clinching the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with a full round of matches still to play. While the Gqeberha faithful held memories of past heartbreaks at this venue, the Class of 2026 erased those ghosts with an eight-try blitz.

The month of April 2026 has been a busy one for the Merafong region. While our schools and athletes have been shining on the national stage, the community continues to face serious challenges with municipal finances, crumbling stadiums, and the ever-present threat of sinkholes. This digest brings together the key stories affecting Carletonville, Fochville, and Khutsong over the last 30 days. Municipal Governance & Financial Crisis Another Qualified Audit for Merafong The Audi

The United Rugby Championship (URC) landscape shifted dramatically this past weekend during the "Kids Round," as the South African franchises delivered a masterclass in resilience and tactical precision. With only two rounds remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture has come into sharp focus, with the DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors becoming the first teams to officially lock in their postseason berths. As the "Race to the Eight" reaches its boiling point, 11 tea

Die rugbyvelde van Laerskool Jongspan gaan vandag, Donderdag 30 April 2026, gons van die opgewondenheid wanneer die skool hul eweknieë van Laerskool Losberg verwelkom. Met vyf opwindende wedstryde op die spyskaart, beloof dit om 'n middag van uitstaande sportmanskap en gemeenskapstrots te wees. Image: Laerskool Jongspan 'n Dag vir die "Jongies" om te Skitter Die kragmeting teen Losberg is 'n belangrike geleentheid vir Jongspan se rugbyspanne om hul staal te wys. Van die jong

The first week of May 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most volatile periods in the history of South African fuel pricing. While global geopolitical tensions are driving costs toward record highs, a critical last-minute intervention from the National Treasury has moved the goalposts for local commuters and businesses. As we approach the official price change on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, here is the essential breakdown of what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve. The

Die skoolsaal van Hoërskool Fochville is op Woensdag, 15 April 2026, omskep in 'n spoggeleentheid vir die amptelike aankondiging van die skool se Eerste Spanne vir die 2026-wintersportseisoen. Hierdie gesogte seremonie is 'n mylpaal op die skoolkalender waar die top-atlete in rugby, netbal en hokkie erkenning geniet vir hul harde werk en toewyding. Foto: Hoërskool Fochville 'n Aand van Erkenning en Inspirasie Die atmosfeer in die saal was gelaai met emosie en trots terwyl spe

The 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship ignited in Gqeberha this week, blending local heritage with high-octane international rugby. Before a ball was even kicked, the tone for the tournament was set by a surprise appearance from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Returning to his roots in the Eastern Cape, the double World Cup winner personally presented match jerseys to the squad, sharing a powerful message about the journey from the Zwide township to the pinnacle of world rugby.

The 2026 SBD World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition, held from April 23–26 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, concluded with a high-stakes showdown that saw South Africa’s Rayno Nel finish as the runner-up. Entering the competition as the defending 2025 champion, Nel delivered a historic performance, sweeping the first day of the finals before being narrowly overtaken in the closing events by Canada’s Mitchell Hooper. Hooper reclaimed the title with 54 points, while Nel secur

As the rainy season continues across Gauteng, residents of Carletonville and the greater Merafong City Local Municipality are facing a unique set of challenges. While the weather outlook for the weekend of April 25–26, 2026, shows a transition toward partly cloudy skies with highs of 22°C, the preceding heavy downpours have left a lasting impact on the region's delicate terrain. Known for its rich mining history and dolomitic soil, Carletonville requires a specialized approac

Starting 1 May 2026, there is a big change coming for employees in South Africa. The government has increased the "Earnings Threshold", the specific amount of money that acts as a dividing line for your legal rights at work. If you earn less than this amount, the law automatically gives you a lot of protections (like guaranteed overtime pay). If you earn more than this amount, your rights regarding working hours and extra pay are decided by your contract rather than by the la

Traffic management in the Stilfontein region has faced a fresh set of challenges following the discovery of two new sinkholes directly along the secondary route previously used to bypass the N12 highway. The City of Matlosana’s Directorate of Public Safety has confirmed that the ground subsidence occurred within Stilfontein town, rendering the primary diversion route unsafe for heavy and through traffic. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Localized Subsidence Disrupts Diversion R

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The Round 15 weekend of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has dramatically shifted the landscape for South African franchises, with the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions emerging as genuine contenders for a fairytale finish. As the race to the final eight intensifies, the gap between the middle of the pack and the top four has narrowed to a mere four points, leaving everything to play for with only three rounds remaining in the regular season. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions:

The Hong Kong Sevens has long been described as the "pinnacle" of global rugby sevens, a three-day carnival of elite athleticism, neon-lit partying, and sporting legend. As the tournament celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026, the stakes felt higher than ever. For the Blitzboks, the event carried a heavy historical burden. Despite having won nearly every trophy available in the international game, including World Series titles and Commonwealth Gold, the cup in Hong Kong had

Die intellektuele dissipline en strategiese vernuf van Laerskool Jongspan se skaakspelers is gister beloon met ’n dubbele sukses. Die skool het aangekondig dat albei hul skaakspanne hul onderskeie wedstryde gewen het, wat ’n uitstekende begin vir die seisoen merk. Foto:Laerskool Jongspan Strategie en Dissipline Skaak word toenemend by Jongspan as ’n kritieke sportsoort beskou wat leerders help om kognitiewe vaardighede soos probleemoplossing, patroonherkenning en konsentrasie