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Klein Vegter, Groot Hoop: Potch-Baba Killian Veg vir sy Lewe in die NICU
POTCHEFSTROOM – Soms gooi die lewe vir ons ’n kurwebal wat selfs die sterkste ouers op hul knieë dwing. Vir die plaaslike egpaar Theunis en Marcelle Richards, het 2026 nie met vuurwerke begin nie, maar met ’n vreesaanjaende wedloop teen tyd. Image(BackaBuddy) : Marcelle Richards Op 5 Januarie, teen slegs 33 weke, moes klein Killian Richards deur ’n noodkeisersnee in die wêreld gebring word. In plaas daarvan om veilig in sy mamma se arms huis toe te gaan, veg hierdie klein veg

Charlene Bekker
7 hours ago2 min read


Nasionale Erkenning vir Lize van Wyk: Onder Top 10 Spiesgooiers in SA!
Die atletiekseisoen van 2026 het skaars begin, en Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom spog reeds met nasionale sukses. Die nuutste nuus wat die skoolgemeenskap laat gons, is die uitsonderlike prestasie van Lize van Wyk, wat amptelik aangewys is as een van die Top 10 spiesgooiers in Suid-Afrika in haar ouderdomsgroep. Image: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Lize, wat meeding in die kategorie vir dogters onder 14, se harde werk op die oefenveld en haar natuurlike aanleg vir hierdie tegni

Yolandi Botes
7 hours ago1 min read


Nuwe Hoofstuk in Leierskap: Mev. de Lange Aangestel as Waarnemende Adjunkhoof
Die Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom het die begin van die nuwe kwartaal afgeskop met ’n belangrike aankondiging rakende hul leierskapstruktuur. Mev. de Lange, ’n reeds bekende en hoogs gerespekteerde gesig by die skool, is amptelik aangestel as die waarnemende Adjunkhoof. Image: Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom Mev. de Lange is lankal reeds ’n gewaardeerde lid van die personeelkorps. Haar toewyding aan die leerders en haar professionele aanslag het haar die respek van

Yolandi Botes
7 hours ago1 min read


Bertus van der Linde Skitter met Silwer op Internasionale Verhoog
Die atletiekwêreld het ’n nuwe krag om mee rekening te hou. Bertus van der Linde, ’n matrikulant van Potchefstroom Gimnasium, het onlangs sy internasionale debuut gemaak en die atletiekbane aan die brand gehardloop met ’n vertoning wat nog lank onthou sal word. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium ’n Wedloop van Rekords en Persoonlike Bestes Bertus het in die 3000 m-item deelgeneem teen van die beste jong atlete op die internasionale verhoog. In ’n hoë-tempo wedloop wat die skare o

Yolandi Botes
11 hours ago1 min read


Maak reg vir ’n hou of twee by Landbou Gholfklub - 17 Januarie
Die nuwe jaar is skaars aan die gang, maar die manne en dames in Potchefstroom staan reeds reg met hulle gholfstokke. Saterdag, 17 Januarie 2026, hou die Landbou Gholfklub ’n kompetisie wat beloof om sommer goeie sports te wees. Of jy nou ’n pro is wat elke skoot regkry, en of jy nog sukkel om die bal op die green te hou, almal is welkom. Die formaat vir die dag is IPS (Individual Stableford). Dit is die ideale manier om bietjie te ontspan, nuwe mense te ontmoet en natuurlik

Amanda Bekker
11 hours ago1 min read


Baillies se Skaak-uitblinkers Maak Hul Merk op Provinsiale Vlak!
Laerskool Baillie Park het weereens bewys dat sy leerders nie net op die sportveld uitblink nie, maar ook op die strategiese terrein van die skaakbord. Vyf van die skool se top-skaakspelers het onlangs die eer gehad om hul distrik op ’n hoë vlak te verteenwoordig. Image; Laerskool Baillie Park Gedurende die naweek van 6 tot 7 Desember 2025, het Nandus Conradie, Janco Combrink, Nickes Combrink, Janco Kruger en Zenica Stols as lede van die Dr. Kenneth Kaunda-distrikspan deelgen

Yolandi Botes
11 hours ago1 min read


Jukskei-Geskiedenis: Chazé Viljoen Gekroon as SA se Beste!
Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom bars van trots met die jongste nuus vanaf die jukskeivelde. Chazé Viljoen, ’n kranige Graad 9-leerder, het nie net haar skool en klub verteenwoordig nie, maar die nasionale verhoog by die SA Jukskei-kampioenskappe in Kroonstad oorheers. Image: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Gedurende die week van 6 tot 12 Desember 2025, het die land se beste jukskeispelers in Kroonstad saamgetrek vir die jaarlikse Suid-Afrikaanse Kampioenskappe. Chazé, wat as lid va

Yolandi Botes
11 hours ago1 min read


Potch Lets Help Jonè Ignite the Next Chapter of Her Nursing Journey
There is a specific kind of energy that radiates from someone who has found their true calling. Jonè isn’t just working a job; she is living out a mission. While many spend decades searching for a career that provides both meaning and passion, Jonè found hers the moment she stepped into nursing college in 2023. Today, she is a dedicated caregiver with a heart for service and a dream that needs a little help from her community to reach its full potential. Image: The Go-To Guy

Karen Scheepers
5 days ago2 min read


Slaan ’n kolhou by Landbou Gholfklub - 10 Januarie
Die nuwe jaar is skaars aan die gang, maar die manne en dames in Potchefstroom is reeds besig om hul gholfstokke af te stof. Op Saterdag, 10 Januarie 2026, hou die Landbou Gholfklub ’n gholfdag wat beloof om die ideale mengsel van sport en ontspanning te wees. Vir diegene wat dalk ’n bietjie te veel kersfeeskoek geëet het, is hierdie die perfekte kans om weer in die swaai van dinge te kom. Of jy nou die bal reguit op die fairway kan hou en of jy meer tyd in die sandput as op

Amanda Bekker
6 days ago2 min read


Registration Opens for the 2026 Rugby Season
The atmosphere in Potchefstroom is electric as the legendary Potchefstroom Dorp Rugby Club prepares to kick off its 2026 campaign. With a legacy stretching back to 1890, the club remains a cornerstone of South African grassroots rugby, fostering talent and sportsmanship in the heart of the North West. As the new season approaches, the club has officially issued a call to arms for players ready to lace up their boots and represent the "Dorp" with pride. The 2026 season promis

Karen Scheepers
Jan 52 min read


The Vital Role of Accredited Safety Training in the Workplace
Maintaining a safe work environment is more than a moral obligation; it is a critical pillar of business operational health in South Africa. As the Department of Labour (DOL) increases its focus on workplace inspections, businesses in Potchefstroom must ensure that their safety protocols and staff certifications are not only present but fully compliant with the latest standards. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Scheduled for January 26th – 30th, 2026 , a series of specialized

Karen Scheepers
Jan 52 min read


Potch kom ons help: Gemeenskap Staan Saam vir Sesjarige Daniël Heystek ná Traumatiese Honde-aanval
Wat as ’n vreedsame kuier ná Kersfees begin het, het ontaard in ’n stryd om oorlewing vir die sesjarige Daniël Heystek. Vandag word hy en sy ouer broer, Rico, as simbole van dapperheid beskou terwyl die Potchefstroom-gemeenskap hande vat om die gesin te ondersteun op ’n lang en duur pad na herstel. ’n Middag van Trauma en Heldedade Op 26 Desember 2025 het die Heystek-gesin by vriende op ’n kleinhoewe buite Potchefstroom gekuier. Daniël en sy agtjarige broer, Rico, het op ’n

Yolandi Botes
Jan 42 min read


The Go-To Guy’s Final Weekly Diary Update for 2025 (Weeks 50–51)
As we edge closer to the end of 2025, the energy in Potchefstroom is reaching a fever pitch. This week’s diary is a bumper edition, spanning the highlights of Weeks 50 and 51. We’ve been busy in the studio, out on the sports fields of Ikageng, and hitting the aisles of our favorite local retailers to bring you the best of what’s happening in our backyard. Whether you're looking for spiritual growth for your kids, a sugar rush for the holidays, or a last-minute chance to win b

Charlene Bekker
Dec 18, 20255 min read


Potch Safety Watch: Incident Reports and Security Briefing
This article provides a summary of safety and security incidents in the Potchefstroom area from December 6 to December 18, 2025. The following information was compiled from reports shared by Potchefstroom First Responders and various local security role players. Image: Potchefstroom First Responders 🛡️ Rural Safety and Crime Trends A serious appeal has been issued regarding a sharp increase in crime within the Potchefstroom rural district over the first 10 days of December.

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20252 min read


The Power of a Positive First Impression
For many, entering a hospital is a stressful experience filled with anxiety and uncertainty. A friendly greeting at the reception or a helpful staff member in the hallway can immediately lower stress levels. This initial positive interaction sets a tone of safety and trust, signaling to patients and their families that they are in a place where they are seen as people, not just "cases". Enhancing Patient Recovery and Cooperation Clinical outcomes are often linked to a patient

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20252 min read


A Week in Potch WhatsApp: Power, Pet Alerts, and Pending Bills
This report covers the primary community discussions and service delivery alerts shared across Potchefstroom WhatsApp groups from Friday, December 12, to Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The week was defined by a mix of infrastructure challenges, security warnings, and continued troubleshooting of municipal administrative systems. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 💻 Municipal Billing and Cabledocs Update The Cabledocs online system remains a central topic of conversation as reside

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Autism Symposium Returns for 10th Anniversary
After taking a short break in 2025, the National Autism Symposium is officially back on the calendar for 2026. This milestone tenth event is set to be a significant gathering for South Africa’s neurodivergent community and those who support them. The theme for the upcoming symposium is “Celebrating Autism: Next Steps,” focusing on a neuro-affirming approach that prioritises autistic voices and inclusive practices. A Collaboration of Experts The event is a joint effort between

Amanda Bekker
Dec 18, 20252 min read


The Magic in the Air: Why Candy Floss Remains the Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser
There is a unique kind of magic that happens when sugar meets heat and motion. In an instant, a simple granule transforms into a glowing, ethereal cloud. Whether you call it candy floss, cotton candy, or "fairy floss," this whimsical treat has remained a staple of joy for generations. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations But what is it about these sugary clouds that captivates us, regardless of age? Why Kids Can’t Get Enough For a child, candy floss is a marvel of physics. It is a

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20252 min read


JB Marks Local Municipality Announces Brief Mid-Day Closure
Residents and businesses within the JB Marks Local Municipality are advised of a temporary adjustment to municipal operating hours taking effect today, Thursday, 18 December 2025 . To facilitate a scheduled year-end staff function, administrative offices across both regions of the municipality will conclude their operations earlier than usual. According to an official public notice released by the Office of the Municipal Manager, Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe, the doors will close to th

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Op U Merke, Gereed... Baillies Maak Reg vir Atletiek 2026!
Die son skyn dalk nog op vakansie-ontspanning, maar by Laerskool Baillie Park begin die opgewondenheid reeds bou vir die klank van die wegspringskoot. Die skool het vandag amptelik aangekondig dat die 2026-atletiekseisoen om die draai is, en die boodskap is duidelik: Die Baillies-atlete is reg om alles op die baan te gee. Image: Laerskool Baillie Park ’n Seisoen van Gees en Staal Atletiek by Baillie Park is meer as net hardloop en spring; dit is ’n instelling. Die skool sien

Yolandi Botes
Dec 17, 20251 min read
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