Hoërskool Wesvalia het die jaar afgesluit met nuus wat die skool se atletiek-reputasie tot nuwe hoogtes geneem het. Twee van die skool se uitblinkers, Denike Jordaan en Carli Visser, is amptelik gekies vir die ASA (Athletics South Africa) o/20-oefengroep. Image: Hoërskool Wesvalia Hierdie is nie sommer net ’n gewone prestasie nie; dit plaas hierdie twee atlete in die visier van nasionale keurders vir toekomstige internasionale deelname. Om op so ’n jong ouderdom reeds deel va

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality is currently managing a scheduled service interruption affecting the water supply in the Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD). This update serves to inform residents and business owners of the progress regarding infrastructure repairs in the area. Infrastructure Maintenance at Margaretha Prinsloo Street The interruption follows a burst water pipe identified at 37 Margaretha Prinsloo Street . To facilitate a safe and effective rep

The City of Matlosana is taking proactive strides toward a safer and cleaner environment for its residents. This week, the municipality launched a dual-focused effort, combining a critical fire safety awareness campaign with a high-profile community cleaning initiative aimed at revitalizing local neighborhoods. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Community Urged to Prioritize Fire Safety Following an official alert released on Tuesday, the City of Matlosana Fire and Emergency Serv

’n Voorval van uiterste geweld het die Hayes-gesin van Klerksdorp kort voor die aanbreek van die nuwe jaar geruk. Donovan Hayes, sy vrou Claudette en hul twee jong kinders is die slagoffers van ’n gewapende huisroof wat die gemeenskap in skok laat. Image: BackaBuddy Besonderhede van die Aanval Die gesin het op die aand van 31 Desember 2025 ná ’n familiekuier by hul woning aangekom. Net voor middernag is hulle deur gewapende rowers ingewag. Weens die luidrugtige Oujaarsaand-v

It seems Klerksdorp folk are being given an early Christmas gift in the form of a free fun run. Solid Ground Park, which promotes "Living with a healthy Spirit, Soul & Body," is inviting everyone to come and explore what they call the newest addition to outdoor fun in the area. This event, officially named the Discovery Fun Run, is set to happen on Saturday, 20 December. Mind, Body and Soul Recreation The event offers a chance for participants to experience "Mind, Body & Soul

Die vakansie is nog in volle swang, maar vir die ouers van die Graad 1-klas van 2026 begin die vlinders reeds in die maag fladder. Die eerste skooldag is ’n groot mylpaal, en Laerskool Saamtrek wil verseker dat elke nuwe "Samie" met ’n glimlag (en sonder trane) by die skoolhek instap. Image: Laerskool Saamtrek Die skool het aangekondig dat hul jaarlikse Uitpakaand vroeg in die nuwe jaar sal plaasvind. Dit is die ideale geleentheid om die onbekende bekend te maak voordat die s

The City of Matlosana has issued a notice informing the community about changes to the household refuse collection schedule due to the upcoming public holidays. Residents should note the specific days when collection will be suspended. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Refuse Collection Suspension Dates: Tuesday, 16 December 2025:  Household refuse will not  be collected. Only Essential Services  will receive collection on this day. Essential Services include:  hospitals, clinic

On Friday December 12, The City of Matlosana experienced a busy and productive day of civic action, with Executive Mayor Hon. Councillor Fikile Mahlophe focusing on two major initiatives: the official reception of a significant new municipal fleet and personally joining  the ongoing "Love Your Street and Safer Festive Campaign" activities. Both efforts are designed to aggressively improve service delivery and ensure a clean and secure environment for residents and visitors d

The Matlosana community, and anyone else who enjoys a decent jol, can mark their calendars for a vibrant day out as the Remmogo Lifestyle Picnic makes its return. Described as the heartbeat of the Remmogo Lifestyle Weekend, this one-day event is set to deliver a mix of live music, food, and family fun on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Day of the Picnic The picnic takes place at the Water Paradise Pleasure Resort, near the Klerksdorp Dam in Matlosana. The location, specifically R3

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 City of Matlosana  has mobilised its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) contingent to conduct a focused street cleaning and litter-picking drive in the Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD)  on 11 December 2025. This proactive initiative is designed to ensure the city maintains a clean and healthy environment for both residents and visitors during the heightened activity of the festive season and into the new year. The deployment of EPWP workers is a key componen

The past week in Klerksdorp and the broader Dr Kenneth Kaunda District has been defined by significant announcements from the North West Provincial Government, a renewed focus on local governance issues, and deeply personal community stories that captivated the region. From substantial funding allocations for essential services to high-profile municipal investigations and gripping local drama, the area witnessed a complex mix of progress and pressing challenges. R1.4 Billion

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality  has officially transitioned into the holiday season, with the Executive Mayor taking decisive steps to usher in the period of festive celebration and reflection. Through a dual approach, announcing a key public event and issuing a timely message of goodwill, the Executive Mayor has reinforced the municipality's commitment to community spirit and connection as the year draws to a close. These announcements, widely disseminated via muni

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality  has announced significant advancements in its commitment to improving the financial stability and quality of life for its residents, coupling substantial Eskom debt relief with targeted Human Settlements interventions for vulnerable community members. These efforts, spearheaded by key municipal officials, demonstrate a concerted drive toward sustainable service delivery and the promotion of human dignity. Image: The Go-To Guy Creation

Aan die einde van ’n lang en veeleisende akademiese jaar is daar niks so kosbaar soos die kans om die skoene uit te skop, die swartbord agter te laat en net weer asem te skep nie. Vir die damespersoneel van Goudkop Laerskool was die 2025-jaareinde afsluiting presies dit: ’n viering van vriendskap onder die tema "Wild & Wonderful". Image: Goudkop Laerskool Die groep het die gewoel van die stad verruil vir die rustigheid van die natuur, waar hulle ’n onvergeetlike dag van sames

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality , through its Department of Sports, Arts & Culture, issued  a Public Notice on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 , clarifying the use of municipal swimming facilities. The Municipality has moved  to explicitly ban all pool parties  at its public swimming facilities to ensure safety, order, and adherence to operational guidelines. Reason for the Policy Enforcement The decision to strictly enforce the ban came  as a direct response to a rise in

There is a special kind of magic that happens when a community decides that no child should go without. This past weekend, the dusty streets of Dominionville were transformed into a playground of joy, proving that the spirit of giving is alive and well in the North West. Image:Rotaract Klerksdorp What started as an idea by local organizers, Morne and Marlene, blossomed into a full-scale festive celebration, with Rotaract Klerksdorp acting as the vital bridge between willing h

Golfers in the Klerksdorp area are preparing to trade their afternoon tee times for a twilight mashie as NTT Nissan Klerksdorp hosts a unique Charity Golf Mashie on Friday, 19 December 2025. The event is set to take place at the Village Mashie Golf Course in Orkney, with all proceeds benefiting the Orkney & Klerksdorp Animal Shelter. Day and Night Golf: A Round with a Twist This is not your average Saturday morning fourball. Participants are signing up for a Day and Night Gol

The festive season is a time for warmth and giving, but for the many animals residing at the Orkney & Klerksdorp Animal Shelter, comfort is often dependent on the kindness of strangers. The Shelter, which operates with immense dedication, is reaching out to the community with a simple yet critical request: Sponsor a Kennel.  Currently, the need is great, as only 13 of the 82 kennels have found a dedicated sponsor. This means the vast majority of residents rely solely on the g

While many sports rely on speed and physical strength, the battle for supremacy on the 64 squares of a chessboard requires a different kind of endurance: mental fortitude, strategic foresight, and nerves of steel. Image: Curro Klerksdorp Curro Klerksdorp has announced with great pride that three of its sharpest minds have been selected to represent not only the school but the entire Dr. Kenneth Kaunda (Dr. KK) District. A Battle of Wits at the Emerald Liam Abraham, Chathem Ap