🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 Hierdie week het die Jack Pauw koshuis van Volkies Potch hul geliefde matriekgroep van 2025 op ’n spesiale manier uitgelei tydens die jaarlikse afskeidsgeleentheid, gepas getitel “The Last Dance.” Wat voorheen ’n gewone dag op die skoolkalender was, het in ’n onvergeetlike viering van kameraadskap, prestasie en herinneringe ontaard. Image: Volkies Potch Die personeel het hand aan eie lyf gesit en aktief deelgeneem aan ’n verskeidenheid prettige en komp

A Day on the Greens for a Pawsome Cause Animal lovers and golf enthusiasts alike can look forward to a fun-filled day on the greens this November, all in support of Paws Haven’s ongoing rescue and care efforts. The annual Paws Haven Charity Golf Day  will take place at the Potchefstroom Country Club on 28 November 2025 , promising a perfect blend of sport, community spirit, and compassion. The event begins at 11:00 AM  with a Shotgun Start , following the Better Ball Scramble

At Paws Haven, every wagging tail and gentle purr tells a story of hope, resilience, and love waiting to be shared. These beautiful dogs have been cared for, nurtured, and are now ready to find their forever families. Each one has a unique personality, a loving heart, and an abundance of joy to offer. Whether you’re looking for a playful adventurer, a calm companion, or a loyal guardian, there’s a perfect match waiting just for you. Take a moment to meet the furry friends - t

Motorists across South Africa are already feeling some relief following the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) ’s recent announcement of a fuel price decrease, which came into effect on 5 November . The adjustment brings welcome savings for drivers, transport operators, and businesses, offering a break from months of fluctuating and often rising fuel costs. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Fuel Price Breakdown The DMRE confirmed the following reductions acros

🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨  The Potchefstroom Gimnasium arts community has reason to celebrate, our learners recently excelled at the Allegretto IPE National Eisteddfod, reaffirming the school’s place as a cultural leader. Image:  Potchefstroom Gimnasium 🌟 Highlights of Our National Success 🏅 Rosemary Fouché earned the title “Best Cultural Manager – National” 🏅 Connie Pretorius was appointed as national Area Representative (Support) 🏆 Several individual winners and tea

In a vibrant two-day event, the JB Marks Local Municipality’s Tourism Unit , in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism (DEDECT) , brought together local tourism stakeholders, conservationists, and adventure enthusiasts at the Vredefort Dome . The initiative celebrated the harmony between tourism and environmental preservation, demonstrating how eco-adventures can drive both economic growth and sustainability. Image: JB

Renewed Energy in Democratic Participation The Electoral Commission (IEC) has shared encouraging progress on preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 Local Government Elections, highlighting an upswing in voter registrations and increased use of digital tools. The latest briefing in Pretoria revealed a growing enthusiasm for civic engagement, particularly among younger citizens who are taking advantage of online registration platforms. Tracking Voter Registration Trends Between

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Potchefstroom High School for Boys invites all learners, parents, and friends to join in a spirit-filled evening of worship, community, and connection. As we approach the end of the school year, this special event offers a chance to pause, reflect, and come together in faith, celebrating gratitude, hope, and unity through music and prayer. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys 📆 Event Details: Date:  Friday, 7 November 2025 Time:  18:00 Venu

✨🏑🏆✨🏑🏆✨🏑🏆✨🏑🏆 Die Volkie-hokkie erkenningsfunksie vir 2025 was niks minder as ‘n skitterende aand vol trots, glimlagte en goud nie. Spelers, afrigters, ouers en ondersteuners het saam gekom om ‘n ongelooflike seisoen af te sluit en hulde te bring aan uitmuntende prestasies en toewyding op én van die veld af. Met ‘n perfekte kombinasie van styl en sport, het die funksie 'n glansgeleentheid geword wat die passie vir hokkie en die Volkie-gees ten volle vasvang. Image: Vol

🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉 There’s electricity in the air at JB Marks Oval as the North West Dragons gear up for a Friday night clash against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in the ongoing T20 Challenge. Add to that the thrilling news of Rubin Hermann’s first call-up to the Proteas ODI squad, and it’s a week packed with pride, purpose, and passion. Image: North West Dragons ⚔️ Clash of Titans: Dragons vs Dolphins Date:  7 November 2025 Time:  18:00 Venue:  JB Marks Oval, Potchefstro

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the Proteas are ready to roar. After falling just short in a nail-biting first ODI, South Africa heads into today’s clash against Pakistan with one goal, to fight back and even the series. The first match showed moments of brilliance, but also highlighted key areas the team will be looking to sharpen: middle-order stability, death-over bowling, and seizing momentum in the final overs. Image: Cricket Sout

🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 The stage was set in Faisalabad for the opening One Day International between South Africa and Pakistan, and it did not disappoint. A tightly contested match saw momentum swing multiple times before Pakistan edged home with just 2 wickets in hand. Image: Cricket South Africa 🏏 South Africa’s Innings: Steady Start, Spirited Fight Batting first on a tricky pitch offering plenty of turn, South Africa posted 263 all out in 49.1 overs. The innings had a p

A heartfelt community initiative is underway to spread kindness and creativity this festive season. A local resident is collecting plain children’s T-shirts  to decorate with unique, hand-drawn designs, all in support of Vat Verniet Tafel , a community project that provides clothing and essentials to families in need. A Creative Way to Give Back: Each T-shirt is transformed into a one-of-a-kind piece, featuring colorful hand-drawn images such as the Statue of Liberty, eagles,

Every December, Potchefstroom’s community spirit shines brighter than any festive light, and this year, StroomCares  is once again proving that kindness never goes out of season. The Christmas Project 2025 invites locals to come together and share in the true meaning of giving: spreading warmth, joy, and hope to families and patients who need it most. A Heartfelt Tradition of Giving On 24 December 2025, the StroomCares team will visit families in Wards 4, 5, and 15, as well a

🎄 🎄🎄 🎄🎄 🎄🎄 🎄🎄 🎄 Amid twinkling lights and joyful melodies, Potchefstroom High School for Boys hosted its annual Christmas Hostel Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the journey, resilience, and spirit of our hostel learners. 🌟 Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys 🎁 Honouring Achievement and Brotherhood The dinner marked more than the end of a school year, it was a heartfelt reflection on months of academic growth, personal milestones, and unforgettabl

⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ Laerskool Baillie Park is in hul element van trots! Ons talentvolle gholfspan het ’n merkwaardige prestasie gelewer by die Noordwes-kampioenskappe wat onlangs by Magaliespark gehou is. Teen strawwe kompetisie het die span hul staal gewys en ’n fantastiese 3de plek losgeslaan! Image: Laerskool Baillie Park 🥇 Sterspeler van die Toernooi ’n Groot skouerklop aan Hanro van der Merwe  wat die hele toernooi gewen het, met vier houe los! Sy vasberadenheid en fok

🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋 In the world of martial arts, true greatness isn’t measured by medals alone, but by the legacy left behind. And when it comes to legacy, Shihan Etienne van Eeden stands tall as one of Master Joe Viljoen’s most influential and successful students. Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team Through decades of discipline and mentorship, Shihan Etienne has helped shape six Shihans, each of whom carries the torch of RCFA International’s teachings with honour and pride. From

🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 As daar een ding is wat die 2025 rugbyseisoen vir Volkies Potch gewys het, is dit dat hierdie span nie net speel nie, hulle skryf hul eie storie van deursettingsvermoë, talent en Volkie-gees. Dit was ’n seisoen gevul met groei, opwinding, en natuurlik, heelwat briljante drieë! Met trots deel ons ’n spesiale samestelling van vanjaar se mees onvergeetlike oomblikke op die veld, vasgevang deur die kameralens van Woema Produksies. 🎥✨ Image: Volkies P

Community Buzz: WhatsApp Groups Light Up with Reports, Warnings, and Concerns As October drew to a close, a surge of WhatsApp group updates from various neighborhoods painted a vivid picture of Potchefstroom’s dynamic day-to-day realities. From residents exchanging safety warnings about malfunctioning traffic lights and delayed refuse collection, to real-time updates on water repairs and power outages, the digital pulse of the town revealed both resilience and frustration. Re

The JB Marks Local Municipality’s Department of Art, Culture, and Heritage, in partnership with The Alley, hosted an exciting and educational outreach programme for Grade R learners at Vyfhoek Primary School today. Led by the department’s Arts, Culture & Heritage and Library Services units, the initiative aimed to spark creativity, promote reading, and cultivate cultural appreciation among young learners. Image: JB Marks A Day of Creativity and Joy: The outreach event transfo