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Klerksdorp, Kom Ons Help en maak ’n Verskil Hierdie Kersfees
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 El-Shaddai Omgeegroep loods betekenisvolle Kersfeesvoedsel-projek Die El-Shaddai Omgeegroep van NG Gemeente Doringkruin roep die hele Klerksdorp-gemeenskap op om hierdie feestyd ’n verskil te maak deur deel te neem aan hul Kersfeesvoedsel-projek, ’n hartroerende inisiatief om nie-bederfbare voedsel in te samel vir minderbevoorregte gesinne in en om die dorp. Image: NG Doringkruin Die projek het ten doel om nie net kos op tafels te plaas nie, maar ook hoop

Yolandi Botes
Nov 181 min read


Mammas & Juffrouens Skitter op die Netbalbaan!
💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 LOK Netbalbyeenkoms bou herinneringe en gemeenskap Op Vrydag, 14 November het Laerskool La Hoff se netbalbane gekook van gees, lag en spanwerk tydens die gewilde LOK Netbalbyeenkoms, ’n geleentheid waar mammas en juffrouens die spel oorgeneem het, nie net met balle nie, maar met harte vol vreugde. Foto: Laerskool La Hoff Met groot entoesiasme het spanne saamgesweet, mekaar aangemoedig en wys gemaak dat gemeenskapsbou begin waar daar saam gespeel en saam gela

Yolandi Botes
Nov 181 min read


Graad 7’s Laat ’n Blywende Nalatenskap van Omgee
🎓 🌟🎓 🌟🎓 🌟🎓 🌟🎓 🌟 Goudkop-leerders skenk hul skoolklere aan die klerebank Die graad 7-leerders van Laerskool Goudkop het vandag meer as net hul skoolbanke agtergelaat, hulle het ’n voorbeeld gestel van omgee, nederigheid en diensbaarheid. In ’n daad wat werklik die hart raak, het hulle hul skoolklere met trots en liefde aan die skool se klerebank geskenk. Image: Laerskool Goudkop Hierdie gebaar is soveel meer as die skenk van klere, dit is ’n daad van gemeenskaps

Yolandi Botes
Nov 181 min read


Hoffie-Trots op die Tennisbaan!
🎾🌟🎾🌟🎾🌟🎾🌟🎾🌟🎾🌟 Riandy en Mieke gekies vir Noordwes o/13 IPT-span Laerskool La Hoff is ongelooflik trots op Riandy Booyse en Mieke Kriel, wat hierdie naweek hul talent op die tennisbaan ten toon gestel het tydens die Noordwes Tennis Proewe. Image: Laerskool La Hoff Met vasberadenheid, fokus en uitstekende spel het hulle hul plek losgespeel in die o/13 Noordwes Interprovinsiale Toernooi-span – ’n prestasie wat net die beste van die beste behaal. 🏆 Hierdie span sal La

Yolandi Botes
Nov 181 min read


NextExchange: Waar Waarde, Kundigheid en Vertroue Ontmoet
In ’n era waar markte konstant beweeg en waarde maklik verlore kan raak in die geraas van aanlynverkope, het NextExchange (NX) ’n naam opgebou as een van die mees betroubare spelers in die wêreld van goud, silwer, versamelstukke en waardevolle memorabilia. Wat begin het as ’n passie vir muntkunde en historiese items, het ontwikkel in ’n onderneming wat elke dag vir Suid-Afrikaners die geleentheid bied om verborge skatte te verander in onmiddellike wins. Image: The Go-To Guy C

Karen Scheepers
Nov 183 min read


Saamtrek sê Dankie: ’n Dag vol Hoop en Vreugde
Laerskool Saamtrek wil graag uit die diepte van ons harte dankie sê aan KOSH-Kids, elke borg en vrywilliger wat hierdie onvergeetlike dag vir die kinders van Klerksdorp moontlik gemaak het. Image: Laerskool Saamtrek Hierdie was nie net ’n dag van geskenke, lekkernye en pret nie, dit was ’n dag van vreugde, menswaardigheid en hoop. Die opregte glimlagte op ons Samie-maats se gesigte het alles gesê: hulle het gevoel hulle word gesien , is waardeer en maak saak . 🎁 Van die kle

Yolandi Botes
Nov 171 min read


Matlosana Community Encouraged to Join City-Wide Clean-Up and Tree-Planting Initiative
The City of Matlosana Local Municipality has called on residents to unite in a renewed effort to keep neighbourhoods clean, green, and vibrant. As part of its ongoing citywide clean-up programme, the municipality launched another phase of the initiative on Friday, 14 November 2025 , marked by the planting of 15 new trees in Irene Park. The campaign aims to inspire community involvement, environmental stewardship, and pride in local surroundings. Image: The Go-To Guy Creation

Karen Scheepers
Nov 172 min read


District Economic Revitalisation Session Sparks Renewed Optimism for Growth in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
A renewed sense of energy and possibility filled the Protea Hotel in Klerksdorp on 14 November 2025 , where government leaders, business representatives, investors, and local stakeholders gathered for the District Economic Revitalisation Session . The event centred on rebuilding the regional economy, addressing unemployment, and unlocking new investment avenues across the district. The tone was one of determination, collaboration, and shared purpose as participants explored h

Karen Scheepers
Nov 173 min read


Springbok Women’s Sevens Crowned African Champions After Flawless 2025 Run
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team delivered a dominant and historic performance at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup, lifting the trophy after defeating Kenya 22–0 in the final. Their campaign will be remembered as one of total control: South Africa did not concede a single point throughout the entire tournament , showcasing their class, discipline, and growing leadership in African women’s sevens rugby. Flawless Tournament: South Africa Concede Zero Points From the op

Karen Scheepers
Nov 172 min read


14-Men Boks Deliver a Turin Epic: Depth, Defiance, and a 32–14 Statement
A much-changed Springbok lineup authored one of the standout away wins of the northern season, beating Italy 32–14 in Turin despite playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes. The visitors produced four tries to one, survived a long period down to 13, and finished with a late flourish that underlined squad resilience and tactical clarity. After a bruising fortnight that already featured a famous Paris triumph with 14 men, this result extended momentum on the Castle Lager Outgo

Karen Scheepers
Nov 176 min read


Heavy Rains Trigger Road Closures, Flooding and New Pothole Hazards Across North West Province
Widespread rainfall across the North West Province over the past week has led to significant road disruptions, localised flooding, and safety concerns for motorists in Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, and surrounding areas. Multiple roads were submerged, trees fell during storm activity, and large potholes emerged following continuous downpours. Authorities have urged the public to drive cautiously as infrastructure teams assess damage and respond where possible. Image: The Go-To G

Karen Scheepers
Nov 173 min read


North West Schools in the 2025 Co‑ed Sports Rankings
🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 The Co‑ed Rankings by SA School Sports combine both boys’ and girls’ sports results across key codes (Rugby, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Water Polo, Netball, Athletics) to recognise schools that excel across the board. Image: SA School Sports 📍 Local Highlights in the North West From the published rankings, these schools from the North West Province are featured: Potchefstroom Gimnasium - Ranked at 76.061 average BPTS for Boys’ Sports in 2025. H

Yolandi Botes
Nov 171 min read


Kids Western and Adult Fun Day Rides Into Klerksdorp - 29 November
The EVE Horse Sanctuary is gearing up for a relaxed and rather lively morning on Saturday 29 November 2025. Families, friends and anyone who enjoys the comforting smell of horses and the occasional competitive spirit are invited to join the Kids Western and Adult Reining Fun Day. It promises to be a straightforward, good-natured outing without the need to polish boots or pretend to know the difference between a lope and a trot. A Day Built Around Horses and Heart The sanctuar

Amanda Bekker
Nov 172 min read


Weekly Pulse: A week of resilience, unity and progress
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Pulse , where we bring together the most compelling stories shaping communities across South Africa. From national triumphs in sport and cultural moments that unite the nation, to urgent service delivery updates, local breakthroughs, and the unwavering spirit of everyday people, this week’s news reflects a country that continues to push forward with resilience, hope, and determination. Each section captures the heartbeat of our tow

Karen Scheepers
Nov 1413 min read


’n Smullekker Gebaar vol Waardering!
🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 Laerskool Goudkop wil graag ’n groot en opregte dankie sê aan Hoërskool Wesvalia vir die heerlike bederf wat ons nuutverkose Leerderraad onlangs ontvang het. Image: Laerskool Goudkop Wesvalia het ons leerders verras met vars, smaaklike pizzas, ’n gebaar wat beslis nie ongesiens verby gegaan het nie! Hierdie spesiale oomblik het nie net hul dag opgevrolik nie, maar het ook gewys hoe sterk vennootskappe tussen skole ’n positiewe invloed op leerderontwikkeli

Yolandi Botes
Nov 141 min read


Kreatiwiteit wat Skitter!
🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 Tydens Laerskool Goudkop se 2025 Prysuitdeling is drie besonderse leerders vereer vir hul uitsonderlike prestasie in Kreatiewe Kuns . Hierdie vak vereis nie net tegniek en vaardigheid nie, maar ook kreatiewe denke, oorspronklikheid en emosionele uitdrukking, en hierdie drie jong kunstenaars het beslis uitgestaan! Image: Laerskool Goudkop 🌟 Hoogste Prestasie in Kreatiewe Kuns : 🖌️ Hymne du Rand 🖌️ Chloé van Tonder 🖌️ Elouise Labuschagne Elke kunswer

Yolandi Botes
Nov 141 min read


"Hello, High School!" A Grade 7's Guide to Starting this new chapter in 2026
You’re standing at the door of a new house, it's familiar enough to be comforting, yet excitingly different because everything inside is just a little bit bigger, brighter and more up for your discovery. That’s how the start of high school feels for a Grade 8 learner, a step into a new space full of possibilities. Image: The Go-to Guy Creations You’re about to move from primary school into your first year of the Senior Phase in South Africa’s schooling system. Think of this a

Yolandi Botes
Nov 144 min read


"Matric 2026: Your Ultimate Survival Guide to Conquering Grade 12"
Picture yourself at the top of a steep climb, looking out over a wide, open horizon, that’s where you’ll stand as a 2026 matriculant. The path up has twists, turns, and steep parts, but once you reach the summit you’ll see possibilities you might never have imagined. If you’re in Grade 12 in South Africa for the year 2026, let’s map out exactly what you can expect: the terrain, what tools to pack, and how to enjoy the view once you get there. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Yo

Yolandi Botes
Nov 144 min read


Planned Water Supply Interruption to Affect Doringkruin and Wilkoppies on 16 November
Residents of Doringkruin and Wilkoppies are advised of a scheduled water supply interruption on Sunday, 16 November 2025. The City of Matlosana announced that maintenance work on the pump line feeding the Doringkruin Reservoir will require a temporary shutdown of normal water flow. Image: The Go-To Guy Reason for the Interruption According to the municipal notice, maintenance teams will be conducting essential work on the pump line that supplies water to the Doringkruin Reser

Karen Scheepers
Nov 142 min read


North West Premier Welcomes Reported Drop in Unemployment as Province Records Job Creation Momentum
The Office of the Premier of the North West Province has welcomed figures reported in the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which, according to the Premier’s office, indicate a two-percentage-point decline in the provincial unemployment rate and the creation of 42 000 jobs between July and September 2025. Image: Office of the Premier - North West Province - South Africa Job Creation Figures Reported by the Premier’s Office According to Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgo

Karen Scheepers
Nov 143 min read
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