As South African rugby turns its attention to the northern hemisphere, the Springboks are preparing for one of their most demanding year-end tours in recent memory. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man squad for a five-Test European series in November, blending proven World Cup champions with emerging domestic stars. The announcement marks both continuity and evolution in the Bok setup, an effort to sustain world-class dominance while nurturing the next generation. Th

🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭 Klerksdorp Hoërskool is trots om aan te kondig dat vyf van hul talentvolle leerders die skool se naam hoog hou in die finaal van die ATKV Uitklopspel! Image: Klerksdorp Hoërskool Baie geluk aan Sheldon Palmer, Mirei Moolman, Aney Marais, Joné Lewis, en Ru-Ette Kitching wat KHS met trots verteenwoordig. Hierdie prestasie is ’n bewys van hul harde werk, kreatiwiteit en passie vir drama en uitvoerende kunste. Die ATKV Uitklopspel bied aan jong akteurs ’n

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Aan al die graad 12-leerders van 2025, die tyd waarvoor julle die afgelope 12 jaar gewerk het, het uiteindelik aangebreek. Die finale eksamens is hier, en met dit kom die geleentheid om te wys wat julle regtig kan doen. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Ons weet hierdie pad was nie altyd maklik nie. Julle het uitdagings aangepak, drome nagejaag en ure ingesit in voorbereiding. Nou is dit tyd om vas te byt, gefokus te b

Manholes and sewer openings are a common sight in communities across South Africa. Most people pass by them without a second thought. But what many don’t realise is that these access points can conceal a lethal threat: sewer gas. Invisible, fast-acting, and often undetectable by smell alone, this toxic mixture can overpower and kill within seconds. Understanding the makeup and dangers of sewer gas is critical for public safety. It’s not only maintenance workers who are at ris

The City of Matlosana held a Thuntsa Lerole community feedback session in Jacaranda, focusing on service delivery, infrastructure, and community development. The initiative forms part of the municipality’s ongoing effort to strengthen direct engagement with residents and bring government services closer to communities. During the event, Executive Mayor Cllr Fikile Mahlophe urged residents to register for indigent subsidies, emphasizing how these support programs are vital in

Intensifying the Fight Against Crime Law enforcement agencies in the North West have officially launched the Safer Festive Season Operation , a coordinated campaign aimed at curbing crime during the upcoming holiday period. The initiative was launched in Kanana Township near Klerksdorp, with provincial leadership pledging to intensify safety and security efforts across all districts. The campaign, running from October 2025 to January 2026 , forms part of a national strategy u

The South Africa Women’s cricket team delivered a statement performance at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, the 17th of October 2025, as they crushed hosts Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team by 10 wickets  (DLS method) to move into the knockout race of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Sri Lanka’s innings was curtailed by rain and reduced to 20 overs, in which they managed only 105/7 , before Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits guided South Africa to victory without

🎯 🤩🎯 🤩🎯 🤩🎯 🤩🎯 🤩 Klerksdorp Hoërskool is trots om aan te kondig dat McKayla van der Westhuizen gekies is vir die Noordwes o/19-jukskeispan wat binnekort aan die Bondedag-toernooi in Pretoria gaan deelneem. Image: Klerksdorp Hoërskool  Hierdie is ’n merkwaardige prestasie wat McKayla se talent, harde werk en deursettingsvermoë beklemtoon. Om op provinsiale vlak te kwalifiseer, verg nie net tegniese vaardigheid nie, maar ook fokus en ’n sterk spanmentaliteit, eienskapp

From national breakthroughs to local triumphs, this week’s Weekly Pulse  captures the full rhythm of South African life, a blend of resilience, innovation, and humanity that connects every corner of the country. On the national front, milestones in sport, public safety, and leadership defined the headlines, while in Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, communities stood tall through unity and service. From young entrepreneurs receiving their first business

Entrepreneurs, Policymakers, and Financial Leaders Unite for Inclusive Economic Growth Matlosana Hosts a Landmark Business Gathering The City of Matlosana  proudly welcomed delegates to the Absa MSME, Township Economy and Development Conference 2025 , which commenced on Thursday, 16 October 2025 , at the Protea Hotel in Klerksdorp .This year’s summit brings together a powerful mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, financial institutions, and government officials , creating

👗✨👗✨👗✨👗✨👗✨👗✨ Met matriekafskeidseisoen in volle swang, het die tydskrif SARIE weer hul gewilde kompetisie, Matriekafskeidrok van die Jaar, van stapel gestuur. Die kompetisie gee jong dames van regoor Suid-Afrika die kans om hul unieke styl, selfvertroue en kreatiwiteit te deel. Image: https://matriekrok.sarie.com/ SARIE nooi matrikulante uit om hul matriekafskeidrokke in te stuur, of dit nou elegant, kleurvol, modern of klassiek is. Elke rok weerspieël die draer se pers

Every year on 17 October , South Africa pauses to recognise and celebrate the brave men and women who stand at the front lines of medical emergencies, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)  personnel. Known as National Emergency Medical Services Day , this special occasion is dedicated to honoring the paramedics, ambulance drivers, dispatchers, rescue technicians, and all those who respond first when disaster strikes. These heroes, often unseen yet always ready, form the heart

👑  ✨👑  ✨👑  ✨👑  ✨👑  ✨👑  ✨ Laerskool Saamtrek is trots om te deel dat Ava Steyn uitstekend presteer het tydens die Supreme Fire SA-kompetisie en die Toddler and Tween of the World-byeenkoms. Image: Laerskool Saamtrek Ava is aangewys as die algehele wenner van die Supreme Fire Queen, én sy het ook die algehele kategorie-wenner titel in die Toddler and Tween of the World-kompetisie verower. ’n Uitsonderlike prestasie wat haar harde werk, selfvertroue en toewyding weerspieël

🎉 📢🎉 📢🎉 📢🎉 📢🎉 📢 Milner High is trots om aan te kondig dat me. Melani Venter aangestel is as ’n departementshoof by die skool. Image: Milner High Hierdie aanstelling is ’n groot mylpaal in haar loopbaan en ’n waardevolle aanwins vir Milner High se akademiese span. Die skoolgemeenskap wens haar alle sukses toe in hierdie nuwe rol. 🌟 Deel Jou Storie Het jy ’n sport- of kultuurhoogtepunt wat jy met die gemeenskap wil deel? The Go-To Guy  se joernalistieke span is hier

Orkney, 15 October 2025: A tragic incident has rocked the Orkney community after two residents lost their lives and another was hospitalised while attempting to unblock a sewer that had been overflowing in their street for several months. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The incident occurred on Tuesday morning on the corner of Shakespeare and Wordsworth Streets, where residents, frustrated by what they described as months of municipal inaction, tried to clear the blocked manho

South African motorists are being warned about a surge in fake “ghost” traffic fine scams as the country prepares for the rollout of the new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) demerit system on 1 December 2025. Traffic fine management platform Fines SA reports a sharp increase in complaints from drivers who were tricked into paying non-existent fines. Scammers are exploiting confusion surrounding the upcoming AARTO law by sending fraudulent SMS, What

Klerksdorp once again found itself in the public eye this week, as a series of events, from fast police action and tragic incidents to sporting success and heartfelt remembrance, shaped the city’s headlines. The week reflected both the resilience and challenges faced by residents across the Matlosana region. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest After Car Theft Police acted promptly following a vehicle theft that occurred earlier in the week invol

Founded in 2010, the Orkney & Klerksdorp Animal Shelter  has become a pillar of compassion and advocacy for animals in the KOSH area. Established by a group of concerned citizens who recognised the desperate need for animal welfare in Orkney, the organisation emerged as a vital lifeline for abandoned, abused, and neglected pets. When the Klerksdorp SPCA  was forced to close its doors in January 2020 due to a shortage of funds and limited municipal support, the NSPCA  turned t

The City of Matlosana has marked a day of progress and renewal with two key events, the official launch of its Easy Pay  system and the swearing-in of a new councillor, Mr. Peter Loots. Both developments signal the municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility, transparency, and community service delivery. Image: City of Matlosana Simplifying Payments with Easy Pay Residents can now conveniently settle their municipal accounts online through the newly introduced Eas

Die NG Gemeente La Hoff in Klerksdorp nooi almal uit na hul jaarlikse Kerssangdiens op Sondag, 30 November 2025, om 09:00 by hul kerk in Cilliersstraat 37, La Hoff. ’n Oggend vol musiek en saam sing Dis daardie tyd van die jaar wanneer die liggies begin flikker en mense se harte so ’n bietjie sagter raak. Die gemeente bring weer hul gewilde Kerssangdiens aan, dié keer met ’n spesiale gas, Du Preez Stoltz, as gaskunstenaar. Hy staan bekend vir sy passie om die boodskap van “oo