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Noordvaal-Kampioene Gekroon!
🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 Potchefstroom Gimnasium se o.15A-krieketspan het geskiedenis gemaak met hul onlangse oorwinning in die Noordvaal-finaal, waar hulle Hoërskool Kemptonpark met 42 lopies verslaan het om as kampioene gekroon te word. Dié indrukwekkende vertoning het nie net hul seisoen bekroon nie, maar ook die harde werk, opoffering en deursettingsvermoë van elke speler en afrigter beloon. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium 🏏 Spanpoging en Deursettingsvermoë Dra Vrug Vanaf

Yolandi Botes
Nov 101 min read


JB Marks Municipality Announces Temporary Closure of Louis le Grange Road for Paving and Rehabilitation Works
The JB Marks Local Municipality has announced the temporary closure of Louis le Grange Road from Sunday, 9 November 2025 , to allow for the completion of major rehabilitation and paving works. The project forms part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety, enhance traffic flow, and ensure a smoother driving experience for motorists in Potchefstroom. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Details of the Closure: Previously, only one side of the road had remained

Karen Scheepers
Nov 102 min read


Eksamenvoorbereiding vir Laerskoolleerders: Hoe leer ’n mens vir Wiskunde sonder om mal te raak -
Mites oor Wiskunde Baie kinders (en ouers) glo dat jy nie regtig vir wiskunde hoef te leer nie, jy’s óf slim daarmee, óf nie. Ander sê dis net vir mense met ’n “wiskundige brein”. Dis natuurlik nonsens. Soos met enige ander vak, help oefening, begrip en ’n bietjie geduld baie meer as “talent”. Oefen, Oefen, Oefen! Dis soos sport, jy kan nie net oor sokker lees en dan dink jy gaan môre vir Bafana speel nie. Hoe meer jy oefen, hoe beter gaan dit. Miki Maths stel dit eenvoudig:

Amanda Bekker
Nov 102 min read


Potchefstroom PV GreenCard Training – NWU Short Learning Course 17 to 21 Novomber
If you’ve been meaning to learn how to wire up the sun, this might be your chance. The Solar Training Centre SA (STC) and North-West University (NWU) are teaming up once again to host their last PV GreenCard Training of the year in Potchefstroom from 17 to 21 November. A Bright Opportunity (Literally) The five-day short learning course is ECSA accredited, SAPVIA PV GreenCard approved, and AREP endorsed, so no fly-by-night nonsense here. Participants can earn five ECSA CPD poi

Amanda Bekker
Nov 102 min read


Potch Industria: Shooting Incident Reported on Luitingh Street
A shooting incident occurred this morning, Monday 10 November 2025, on Luitingh Street in the Potchefstroom Industria area. Law enforcement officials are currently on scene, and the public has been advised to avoid the area while investigations are ongoing. Image: Potchefstroom First Responders Incident Details: According to official confirmation from Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone , a police spokesperson, a shooting took place at premises known as Chubby Chick in Potchefstroom

Karen Scheepers
Nov 101 min read


Springboks Silence Paris with 14-Man Masterclass to Honour Kolisi’s 100th Test
In a stirring display of resilience and precision, the Springboks stunned France 32-17 at a heaving Stade de France, celebrating Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test and Rassie Erasmus’s 50th as head coach with a performance that defied logic and expectation. Reduced to 14 men for nearly an hour after Lood de Jager’s red card, South Africa produced one of the defining victories of the season, outscoring their hosts 19-3 in the second half to register their ninth win in ten matches agai

Karen Scheepers
Nov 105 min read


NAMPO Park Kersmark 2025: Waar die fees en die veld mekaar ontmoet - 27 tot 29 November
Bothaville se geliefde NAMPO Park gaan hierdie November weer ’n bietjie van ’n “Christmas in the Free State”-gevoel kry. Van 27 tot 29 November 2025 word die OFM NAMPO Park Kersmark aangebied, en dis daardie tipe dorpsgees-byeenkoms waar mens sommer net móét gaan kuier, al was jy nog nie van plan nie. 🎄 ’n Fees vir almal Die kersmark beloof drie dae vol geskenke, plaaslike produkte, kos wat lekker ruik én klink (jy weet mos, die tipe roosterkoek wat jou van ver roep), en mus

Amanda Bekker
Nov 102 min read


The Go-To Guy | Week 45 Diary
It’s been another lively week in Potchefstroom, filled with sport, community spirit, family fun, and plenty of local action! From marathon fundraisers to family karting and riverside fishing, Week 45 had us on the go and loving every moment. Here’s your friendly rundown of everything we captured this week. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations SportStroom 3 November - Max Williamson’s 175 km of Heart & Hope This week’s SportStroom kicked off with a truly inspiring story. Max Willi

Charlene Bekker
Nov 104 min read


STEM-Pret by Ferdies!
🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het onlangs ’n opwindende oggend beleef toe Laerskool Mooirivier-leerders die skool besoek het vir ’n unieke leerervaring. 🧒🏼👧🏼📚 Image: Laerskool Mooirivier 👨🏫 Wetenskap in Aksie Onder leiding van mnr. Sarel Naudé van die NWU - Noordwes-Universiteit, het die jong leerders deelgeneem aan ’n praktiese STEM-werkswinkel oor vuurpylbou. 🚀 Kreatiwiteit neem vlug Die sessie het nie net wetenskaplike beginsels op ’n pr

Yolandi Botes
Nov 101 min read


Dragons Fought Hard in Tough Encounters: Weekend Results & Home Game Reflection
🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 At the Chatsworth Cricket Oval, the Dragons gave a valiant performance but narrowly missed out in a tightly contested match. Chasing 125, they finished on 112/7 in 20 overs , falling short by 13 runs . Top contributors included: M. du Preez — 39 off 32 V. Reddy — 26 off 39Despite the loss, the team’s determination was evident throughout. The Dragons expressed pride in their performance and resolved to regroup and rise stronger. Image: North West Dragons

Yolandi Botes
Nov 102 min read


Eagerly awaiting Ruhan du Toit's performance at LiggieFees on 17 December
On Wednesday, 17 December 2025 , the festive atmosphere at the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will welcome one of Afrikaans music’s most versatile performers, Ruhan du Toit. Image(Facebook) : Ruhan Du Toit With the LiggieFees@Potch celebration running from 28 November through to 31 December, this mid-December slot offers the perfect mix of lights, music and community spirit, making Ruhan’s performance a must-see for both families and music-lovers alike. A Legacy of

Charlene Bekker
Nov 102 min read


Jo Black to Light Up the Stage at LiggieFees on 16 December
On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will be immersed in festive illumination and uplifting music as Jo Black takes his turn on the stage at LiggieFees@Potch. Image (Facebook) : Jo Black The event, spanning from 28 November through to 31 December, has become a beloved annual tradition in Potchefstroom, combining thousands of lights, family-friendly attraction, live performances and a charitable purpose. Jo Black’s performance comes at a p

Charlene Bekker
Nov 103 min read


Jakkalsvibes: the Afrikaans AI hitmaker fans can’t stop playing
Not a kid banging on drums in a garage, an artist composing with AI and turning it into songs people love. That’s the simple, disruptive pitch behind Jakkalsvibes (also styled Jakkals Vibes): a South African songwriter whose tracks are built with AI‑assisted production and delivered with big, radio‑ready choruses. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Why he’s suddenly everywhere Jakkalsvibes describes his process plainly: he writes the lyrics himself and partners with AI for the

Charlene Bekker
Nov 103 min read


Kurt Darren slaan die snaar met ‘Hallo My Maatjie’, die oorwurm wat almal reeds sing
As jy al ooit op ’n braaivleisvuur of dansvloer beland het waar iemand die “Alane”-deuntjie aanhef en die res van die skare spontaan invul met “Hallo my maatjie, hoe gaan dit?”, dan is Kurt Darren se splinternuwe enkelsnit presies vir jou. “Hallo My Maatjie” is vars uit die oond en reeds op YouTube en stroomdienste, ’n knipoog na ’n jarelange Suid-Afrikaanse tendens wat nou ’n volbloed partytjielied geword het. Foto : The Go - To Guy Creations Van “Alane” tot “Hallo my maatj

Charlene Bekker
Nov 103 min read


Potch, kom ons help ’n gesin in nood
Daar is ’n gesin in ons gemeenskap wat tans deur ’n baie moeilike tyd gaan. ’n Ma en pa met hul 17-maande-oue baba probeer elke dag om kop bo water te hou, maar hulle beleef swaar tye. Soos baie ander in ons dorp, het die ekonomiese druk en alledaagse uitgawes eenvoudig te veel geraak. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Hulle probeer met alles in hul vermoë om te oorleef en vir hul kind te sorg. Die ma bly tuis om na die baba te kyk, terwyl die pa help waar hy kan. Ten spyte van

Karen Scheepers
Nov 71 min read


The Weekly Pulse: From World Stages to Local Streets
Sporting triumphs, civic progress, and community colour light up South Africa’s week of action. From the roar of stadiums to the buzz of mall aisles, this week showcased South Africa’s unbeatable energy and diversity. The Proteas and Springboks reminded the world of our sporting might, municipalities rolled out tangible service improvements, and local communities celebrated art, compassion, and culture in equal measure. Even as Movember moustaches meet Black Friday madness, t

Karen Scheepers
Nov 714 min read


Battery Fitment Outlet Potchefstroom
In the heart of Potchefstroom, Battery Fitment Outlet (BFO) has become a trusted name for dependable, affordable, and high-performance automotive batteries. Known for their professional service and extensive product knowledge, the BFO team has built a reputation that goes beyond simple sales - they deliver power you can rely on . A Legacy of Trust and Performance For years, Battery Fitment Outlet Potchefstroom has served both individuals and businesses with top-quality car ba

Charlene Bekker
Nov 71 min read


Mo’s, malls & mega-TV’s: ’n Potch Black Friday verhaal
Potchefstroom, maak gereed: die maand waar snorre blom en kredietkaarte sing, is weer hier. Dis Movember, daardie edele tyd wanneer mans hul bolip-kunswerke laat bot ter wille van mansgesondheid, en dit bots heerlik met Black Friday, die een dag in die jaar wat ’n trollie skielik soos ’n 4x4 voel. En ja, Black Friday tref Suid-Afrika op 28 November 2025… die dag waarop “net gou gaan kyk” onvermydelik eindig met ’n 75-duim in die bakkie. Beeld: The Go-To Guy Creations Die Mo-

Johané
Nov 74 min read


Anika de Beer: ’n Lewe wat “ja” gesê het, van Potchefstroom se rustigheid tot die land se weerkaart
Die nuus van Anika de Beer se heengaan het Suid‑Afrikaners diep getref. Die geliefde meteoroloog en Ontbytsake‑weeraanbieder is op 26 Oktober 2025 op 33 oorlede ná ’n dapper, jare lange stryd teen kanker. Sy is in 2021 met fase 3‑melanoom gediagnoseer en het sedertdien verskeie behandelings en operasies deurleef, selfs ná ’n breinoperasie in Julie 2025 het sy weer moed gevat voordat die siekte teruggekeer het. Beeld: The Go-To Guy Skets Potchefstroom in die wortels Anika se

Johané
Nov 73 min read


Weekend Premier League Action Lights Up North West Cricket Scene
🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 This past weekend in the North West Premier leagues, club cricket delivered fireworks across both Premier A and Premier B divisions, with centuries, five‑fors and thrilling finishes keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The Dragons’ own update gives a taste of how high the standard is in the region. Image: North West Dragons Cricket 🅰️ Premier A Highlights Agriserve Potch Dorp I secured a solid 67‑run win over Ikageng I, powered by 3/24 from Junior Ma

Yolandi Botes
Nov 61 min read
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