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

The community of Carletonville and its surrounding residential areas are facing a rapidly escalating geological crisis, with recent sinkhole incidents and neglected infrastructure drawing chilling parallels to the tragic 1964 Blyvooruitzicht disaster. Over half a century after the Oosthuizen family vanished when a massive sinkhole swallowed their home, the same warning signs are flashing brightly, fueling intense anxiety among residents. The underlying concern is the high con

The Dual Content Crisis The African pay-TV landscape is on the brink of a major contraction as MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, confirmed the imminent removal of at least four channels from its platform, with the potential loss of an additional twelve, bringing the total to a possible 16 channels  exiting by January 1, 2026. This extensive cutback is a result of a two-pronged development: the confirmed closure of four channels by their owners and a high-stakes stalema

Commuters using the R500 road  face severe and prolonged disruption after a major sinkhole opened up on the provincial route earlier today, Wednesday, December 3. The affected section of the road, located at the turn-off to Goudvlakte  just past Red Cap Ranch , has been immediately closed by authorities. Motorists are being diverted and have been issued an urgent warning to reduce speed, particularly in the current wet weather conditions, as the complex process of repair begi

As the holiday and festive season approaches, residents across all communities are being reminded to exercise extra vigilance  and implement proactive security measures. The festive period often corresponds with a statistically recorded increase in criminal activity , particularly in property crimes such as house break-ins and various forms of opportunistic crime. This heightened risk is often attributed to families travelling or relaxing their usual security routines, making

If you know a kid who’s mad about horses, then listen up! The Manu Dei Equestrian Centre is hosting their 2 Day Summer Pony Camp in December, and it sounds like a proper jol for the younger crowd. This is the place to be if you want to spend the holidays getting a bit dirty and having a good time. When and Where to Find the Ponies The two-day camp is set for 10 December and 11 December 2025. It runs from 09:00 until 14:00 each day. The action takes place in Carletonville. It'

Laerskool Oos-Driefontein vier die uitsonderlike prestasie van een van hul leerders, Khaya Ngema, wat by die onlangse Merafong Stad Sporttoekennings vereer is met die gesogte titel van Sportman van die Jaar. Image: Laerskool Oos-Driefontein Hierdie merkwaardige toekenning is 'n amptelike erkenning van Khaya se uitnemendheid, dissipline, en die uitsonderlike verbintenis tot die sport wat hy gedurende die jaar getoon het. Om deur die Merafong Stad munisipaliteit as die topprest

Hoërskool Fochville se jaarlikse Gholfdag, gehou op 28 November 2025, was weereens 'n klinkende sukses wat die skoolgemeenskap, borge en oud-leerders bymekaar gebring het vir 'n dag van sport en spanbou. Image: Hoërskool Fochville Die dag het met 'n effense uitdaging begin, aangesien die vroeë oggendweer deelnemers vir 'n oomblik benoud gehad het. Gelukkig het die hemel oopgetrek en die dag het uiteindelik uitstekend verloop, met die son wat oor die pragtige omgewing geskyn h

By Hoërskool Fochville bly tennis 'n sportsoort wat met opregte passie en toewyding beoefen word. Die einde van die seisoen het onlangs 'n spesiale erkenning gebring vir 'n getroue groep leerders wat deur die jaar konsekwente moeite ingesit het. Image:  Hoërskool Fochville Hierdie leerders, wat vrywillig hul Vrydagmiddae opgeoffer het om ywerig aan te hou oefen, is vir hul seisoenafsluiting op ’n prettige manier bederf deur saam te gaan Padel speel - ’n gewilde en vinnig groe

Met die laaste eksamenvraestelle wat amptelik ingehandig is, heers daar 'n gevoel van verligting en opwinding onder duisende Suid-Afrikaanse skoolverlaters. Die handboeke is weggepak en die tasse word gepak, want die jaarlikse pelgrimstog na kusdorpe soos Plettenbergbaai, Jeffreysbaai en die KZN-Suidkus, in die volksmond bekend as Matriekbaai , het amptelik begin. Terwyl hierdie tydperk dien as 'n welverdiende viering van twaalf jaar se harde werk, maan owerhede en onderwysle

The Springbok Women's Sevens ‘A’ side delivered a strong and unbeaten performance across the first two days of the International Invitational tournament at the Emirates Dubai 7's, maintaining a perfect record through the pool stages to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Dubai Debut Success The South Africans began the day with a narrow but determined 12-10 win over the LV Hammerheads. Despite a sluggish start, which included an early yellow card for Leigh Fortuin and conceding

December 1st is globally recognised as World AIDS Day, a critical moment for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for those living with the virus, and commemorate those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses. Instituted in 1988, it was the first-ever global health day and remains one of the most significant observances dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic and encouraging progress in prevention, treatment, and care. Imag