🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 The North West Dragons delivered a power-packed performance with the bat at Newlands Cricket Ground, but despite posting a competitive total, WSB Western Province edged home with a 4-wicket win in Game 3 of the CSA T20 Challenge. Image: North West Dragons 🔥 Batting Blitz: Rosier & Schuld Shine The Dragons’ innings was lit up by two standout performances: Diego Rosier  smashed a commanding 73 off 48 balls , lacing his knock with 9 fours and 2 sixes .

🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 The North West Dragons Women’s team took to their home ground at JB Marks Oval with fire in their hearts, but despite moments of resistance, it was WSB Western Province Women who came out on top with a 75-run victory. Image: North West Dragons Cricket 🔥 First Innings: Western Province Build Steady Total Batting first, Western Province made a composed start before the Dragons fought back with key wickets. At the halfway mark, the visitors were 52/3, w

South Africa’s pulse beats strong this week, from the Proteas Women’s historic rise on the world stage to cities and towns building resilience through unity, service, and spirit. Across Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, communities are working, competing, creating, and caring. This edition of The Weekly Pulse  captures those stories of perseverance, performance, and purpose that define our shared journey forward. National South Africa Set for Semi-Final S

On 10 December 2025 , the vibrant festive lights of LiggieFees@Potch at the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will shine a little brighter as Bobby van Jaarsveld takes the stage for what promises to be a spectacular performance. Known as one of the finest voices in Afrikaans pop music, his appearance rounds off a week of music, lights, joy and community giving. Image (Facebook): Bobby van Jaarsveld A Star’s Journey in Afrikaans Music Born Pieter van Jaarsveld on 6 Marc

On Saturday, 6 December 2025 , the annual festive wonder of LiggieFees@Potch in Potchefstroom will reach a radiant crescendo as Juanita du Plessis graces the stage. Held at the grounds of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home – Potchefstroom, the festival has become a hallmark in the community’s holiday calendar,where thousands gather beneath a canopy of lights, food stalls, music and shared purpose. Juanita’s performance promises to elevate that evening into a memorable cultural

On 3 December 2025, festival-goers at LiggieFees@Potch in Potchefstroom are in for a treat as Appel (real name Christoph Kotzé) takes centre stage. With his rich catalogue of Afrikaans hits and songwriter credibility, he’s set to deliver a performance that adds depth and cultural resonance to this already vibrant seasonal celebration. Image (Facebook): Appel A Career Forged in Song Appel hails from Brits in the North West Province, and has built a dual reputation: one as a so

On the evening of 5 December 2025, the festive grounds of LiggieFees@Potch will welcome the rising Afrikaans-song talent Tamlyn Wessels for an unforgettable performance. This marks a special slot late in the festival, when lights, music and community spirits converge under the Potchefstroom sky. Image (Facebook) : Tamlyn Wessels A Story of Resilience and Song Tamlyn Wessels hails from Pretoria and her journey is one of remarkable resilience. In 2017, while still in Grade 7, s

On 29 November 2025, the grounds of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home, Potchefstroom will once again come alive for the annual LiggieFees@Potch, and leading the charge of high-voltage entertainment is South Africa’s very own Afrikaans pop-phenom Snotkop. Image ( Facebook): Snotkop Known off-stage as Francois Henning, this artist brings a slick blend of humour, rhythm and crowd-pleasing hits that promise to elevate the festival into a night to remember. A Brief Snapshot : Who

On 28 November 2025, audiences at the annual LiggieFees@Potch (Lights Festival @ Potchefstroom) will be treated to a headline performance by South African musical stalwart Steve Hofmeyr. With a career spanning over three decades, including more than 40 hit songs, 33 albums, and thousands of concerts,Hofmeyr brings a rich catalogue and a deep connection to Afrikaans music culture. Image (Facebook): Steve Hofmeyer A Career in Brief Born on 29 August 1964 in Pretoria, Hofmeyr ro

🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 The cricket field was alive with energy and determination as Potchefstroom Central School’s 2nd Team delivered a well-earned 4-wicket victory over Brits. With smart batting, tight bowling, and outstanding teamwork, the boys brought home another win, and once again showed what it means to wear the PCS badge with pride. Image: Potchefstroom Central School 🎯 Strategic Play and Calm Execution Brits posted a competitive total, but the PCS bowlers remained

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 November is heating up for North West Dragons Cricket as both the men’s and women’s teams prepare for a jam-packed schedule filled with T20s and 50-over showdowns. With home and away matches on the cards, the Dragons are ready to bring the fire across South Africa, from Potchefstroom to Oudtshoorn and beyond. 🌟 Featured Match: 🔥 Tonight! 31 October Under the lights at Boland Park 🆚 Goldrush Boland 🕕 18:00 📺 Live on SuperSport 🏏 Dragons look

The JB Marks Local Municipality has joined the nation in celebrating the historic election of Ms. Mami Diale as the President of Netball South Africa. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for local sport and leadership, highlighting the deep pool of talent and dedication nurtured within the communities of Potchefstroom and Ikageng. Image: JB Marks A Legacy of Excellence and Leadership Ms. Diale’s rise to national prominence is seen as a proud reflection of JB Marks’

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its Daily Service Delivery Progress Report for 30 October 2025, highlighting continued operational progress across key departments despite disruptions caused by heavy rainfall. The report reflects the municipality’s adaptive response, infrastructure maintenance efforts, and ongoing commitment to service excellence. Image: JB Marks Municipality Roads and Infrastructure: Weather-Impacted but Prepared Operations under the Roads and In

🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 Potchefstroom Gimnasium wens hul o.15A- en eerstespan alles van die beste toe vir die komende Noordvaal-semifinaal hierdie naweek. Ná weke van harde werk, oefening en opoffering, het beide spanne hul plek in die top vier verdien, en nou wag die groot toets. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium 🏠 Ondersteun Ons o.15’s Tuis Die o.15A-span speel hul kragmeting by die huis, en die hele Gimmie-gemeenskap word aangemoedig om hulle te kom aanmoedig. Bring jou kampsto

🕯️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️ 🕯️🕯️ Op 25 November nooi Laerskool M.L. Fick almal uit vir ’n betowerende aand onder die sterre. Die skool se sportterrein gaan omskep word in ’n see van liggies, musiek en samehorigheid tydens die jaarlikse Emmies Kersliedere met Kerse-geleentheid. Image: Laerskool M.L Fick 🎶 Musiek, Herinneringe en Hart Die aand se program sluit opwindende optredes in van die skoolkore én die gewilde Red Wine Acoustics. Bekende Kersliedere en ’n warm atmosfeer gaa

November begins with high energy in Potchefstroom - from roaring inflatable boats on the dam and creative nature walks, to local markets, fundraisers, and musical evenings that bring the community together. Whether you’re an art lover, sports enthusiast, or simply looking for something fun to do with family and friends, this week has something for everyone. Image (Facebook): Formula 1 Inflatable Boat Club-F1IBC Formula Inflatable Boat Circuit Racing 🗓️ When: 1 November 202

The JB Marks Local Municipality’s Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport Management  is hosting the AARTO Rollout Awareness event   today, Friday, 31 October 2025 , at Trimpark, Potchefstroom , starting at 09h00 . This important session marks the final activity of Transport Month 2025  and invites motorists, public transport operators, and community members to come together in learning about the implementation of the new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffi

🏉👠 🏉👠 🏉👠 🏉👠 🏉👠 🏉👠 Glans, inspirasie en sporttrots het saamgesmelt tydens Volkies se jaarlikse “Toks & Stilettos” rugbyfunksie, ’n stylvolle aand waar die sukses en hoogtepunte van die 2025-rugbyseisoen gevier is. Image: Volkies Potch 🌟 Terugblik op ’n Reuse Jaar Volkie-rugby se seisoen was gevul met deursettingsvermoë, opwinding en kragtige prestasies op die veld. Die funksie het geleentheid gebied om erkenning te gee aan spelers, afrigters en ondersteuners wat e

🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊 Volkies Potch vier twee uitmuntende swemmers wat hul staal gewys het by die Noordwes swemkompetisie in Rustenburg. Kiana Borstlap en Arno Labuschagne het uitstekende uitslae behaal en die Volkie-vlag hoog gehou in die water. Image: Volkies Potch 🥇 Kiana Vang Goud en Silwer Kiana Borstlap het haar vaardighede ten volle benut en twee eerste plekke sowel as twee tweede plekke losgeswem in haar items. Haar konsekwente podium-plekke toon haar talent, fiksheid

🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️ The weather had the final say at JB Marks Oval, as persistent rain prevented any play in the scheduled T20 match involving the North West Dragons. Not a single ball was bowled, and the game ended in a No Result. Image: North West Dragons ☔️ Rain Halts Play Before It Begins Despite hopeful skies early on, conditions quickly turned wet and unplayable. Ground staff worked tirelessly to prepare the field, but the downpour refused to let up. Players,