The 2025 Potch Plastic 300  brought high-speed excitement and intense competition to Rysmierbult, Potchefstroom , as some of South Africa’s top off-road teams battled it out for championship points in the penultimate round of the national off-road racing season. Organised by Off Road South Africa  in partnership with Potch Plastic Recycling , the event transformed the normally quiet Diggers Inn area into a bustling hub of engines, dust, and adrenaline. Crews worked through th

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality , in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) , hosted a successful Farmers’ Day  on 27 October 2025  at Palmietfonten Farm  in Ventersdorp. The engagement formed part of a broader October 2025 agricultural support programme , which also included sessions at Kgakala Stadium  in Leeudoringstad. The initiative focused on empowering local farmers through information sharing, research support, and su

🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊 The energy, determination, and fighting spirit were at an all-time high as RCFA athletes from across the country gathered for Jungle War XIII, one of South Africa’s most intense and prestigious martial arts events. The tournament brought together more than 300 fighters from around the country, all hungry for victory and ready to prove their skill inside the ring. Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team For the North West RCFA teams, it was a weekend to remember,

🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥 The High School for Girls Potchefstroom is beaming with pride after one of its own, Bone Storom-Nkele, a Grade 12 learner, was named Best Director in South Africa at the prestigious Filmit Festival Competition held in Stellenbosch. Image: The High School for Girls Potchefstroom This extraordinary recognition celebrates not only Bone’s immense creative talent but also her courage to tell deeply personal, meaningful stories through film, a medium that combi

🥋 🥋 🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋 🥋🥋🥋 Die leerders van Laerskool M.L. Fick het die skool se naam met groot trots hoog gehou tydens die RCFA Nasionale Kampioenskappe, wat onlangs in Vanderbijlpark plaasgevind het. Hierdie prestigegeleentheid, wat deelnemers van regoor Suid-Afrika gelok het, het vir die Emmies ’n wonderlike geleentheid gebied om hul talent, dissipline en sportmangees te wys. Image: Laerskool M.L. Fick Onder die helder ligte van die arena het die jong RCFA-veghouers hul staal

🏏 🏏 🏏 🏏 🏏 🏏 🏏 🏏 🏏 Die Potchefstroom Gimnasium-krieketspanne het die afgelope naweek vir groot trots gesorg toe beide die eerste span en die O/15A-span indrukwekkende oorwinnings behaal het teen Hoërskool Middelburg tydens die Noordvaal-kwartfinaal. Die seuns het nie net goeie spel gelewer nie, maar ook ware sportmangees en spanwerk gewys, iets waarvoor Gimmies lank reeds bekend is. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium 💪 O/15A wys karakter Middelburg het eerste gekolf en i

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Reunions are special occasions, moments when the past and present meet, when laughter echoes through familiar hallways, and when memories long tucked away in the corners of the mind come rushing back in vivid colour. This past Saturday, the High School for Girls Potchefstroom hosted its annual Girls High Reunion, and for everyone who attended, it was truly a day to remember. Image: High School for Girls Potchefstroom ✨ A Journey Down Memory Lane As gu

🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾 Die jong tennisspelers van Laerskool Baillie Park het dié week behoorlik hul staal gewys tydens die NW Skoleliga-uitspele. Ons O/9A-seuns en -dogters het kragte gemeet teen van die vyf top skole in die provinsie, en het met trots die Baillie-naam hoog gehou! Image: Laerskool Baillie Park 👦 Seunspan blink uit Die seuns het uitstekende spel gelewer en ‘n 2de plek  behaal, ‘n ongelooflike prestasie vir dié talentvolle jong span! Spanlede: Chian Crous James

🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 🎓 Exploring What’s Next – One Conversation at a Time From engineering to aviation, hospitality to health sciences, the expo brought together a dynamic mix of universities, colleges, and career representatives, each offering insights and guidance tailored for life beyond matric. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys The boys engaged in meaningful conversations, asked smart questions, and walked away with a clearer sense of direction, whether it

The Potchefstroom community came together in a strong show of unity and compassion on Saturday, 25 October 2025 , during the latest Vat Verniet Tafel  event held at Mooirivier Beskerming . The outreach initiative once again provided an opportunity for residents in need to receive essential items such as clothing, groceries, and household goods free of charge. Long rows of donated clothing and food supplies filled the area as volunteers assisted visitors in selecting what they

🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 As jy lief is vir ‘n lekker stuk vleis en graag ‘n jong span met groot drome wil ondersteun, dan is hierdie jou gulde geleentheid! Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma se boogskietspan hou ‘n smaaklike vleislootjie, en elke kaartjie gee jou nie net ‘n kans op ‘n heerlike prys nie, maar help ook om hul pad na sukses te bou. Image: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma 🍖 Vleispryse Wat Jou Mond Laat Water Met elke kaartjie staan jy ‘n kans om een van die volgende heer

October 2025 has been a month of impact, wellness, and recognition  for the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Health Department , with initiatives stretching from local community outreach campaigns to provincial-level achievements. The District’s activities aligned strongly with its ongoing mission to promote accessible healthcare, healthy lifestyles, and quality service delivery  across all sub-districts. Image: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Health Department ❤️ 14 October – Bringing

From early childhood education to grassroots football and marathon mornings, Potchefstroom was buzzing with action this week! Whether on the field, in the classroom, or behind the counter, our team was everywhere capturing the heart of our community. Here’s what went down in Week 43. SkoolKompas 20 October - Building Bright Beginnings at Hasie Hop Kleuterskool   We started the week with a visit to the world of little learners on SkoolKompas, where Drikus Viljoen sat down with

🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 Die gees is hoog, die drome is groot, en die trui sit nou net daardie bietjie stywer. Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het met trots hul eersterugbyspan ingewy, ‘n spesiale oomblik wat nie net ‘n span vier nie, maar ‘n kultuur van harde werk, vasbyt en trots. Image:  Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Meer as ‘n Seremonie – Dis ‘n Simbool van Erkenning Om die eersterugbyspan se trui oor jou skouers te trek is nie net ‘n mode-stelling nie, dis ‘n ereteken. Dit

JB Marks Local Municipality  released its latest Service Delivery Progress Report  on 27 October 2025 , detailing key achievements, infrastructure milestones, and urgent interventions across several departments. While significant strides were made in paving, waste management, and water services, officials acknowledged serious challenges affecting water systems in Ventersdorp and Ikageng. Image: JB Marks 🛣️ Infrastructure and Roads: Final Phase Nears Completion The municipali

🐉🔥🐉🔥🐉🔥🐉🔥🐉🔥🐉🔥 The fire is burning once again at JB Marks Oval, and this time, it’s set to blaze even brighter. As the sun rises over Potchefstroom this weekend, so does the spirit of battle, with the NW Dragons Ladies preparing to clash against the WSB Western Province Ladies in what promises to be a thrilling two-day cricket spectacle. Image: North West Dragons Cricket Like Dragons Awakening – This Is More Than Just a Match Think of this moment like dragons stirri

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has issued two important public notices informing residents of upcoming and ongoing water supply interruptions  affecting Ventersdorp  and parts of Ikageng . The interruptions are linked to essential maintenance and emergency repair work aimed at ensuring a more reliable, sustainable, and efficient water supply  for local communities. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 🔧 Planned Maintenance in Ventersdorp Residents in Ventersdorp town  and Tshing

The 2025 NWU Sport Awards  proved to be a shining moment for Potch Track Club , as its athletes and staff took center stage in recognition of a stellar year marked by international representation and record-breaking performances. The event, held at North-West University (NWU) , celebrated the dedication, resilience, and world-class talent nurtured within Potchefstroom’s athletics community. Image: Potch Track Club Athletics Merit Awards: Rising Stars on the Global Stage Four

Top athletes shine as the city’s premier running event delivers record times and unforgettable moments. A Weekend of Racing Brilliance The streets of Potchefstroom  came alive this past weekend as hundreds of athletes from across South Africa gathered for the Oppikampus Let’sGo Potch Marathon 2025 . The event, hosted at Cachet Park , once again delivered a celebration of endurance, community, and sporting excellence. From the crack of dawn to the last finishers crossing the l

Joyful Dance Ballet & Dance School is bringing a powerful biblical story to life in For Such a Time As This, a dance production inspired by Esther 4:14. The performance takes place on 29 November 2025 at NG Kerk Miederpark in Potchefstroom, with a special guest appearance by Deo Gloria Choir. The Story Behind the Movement The show steps into the ancient world of Persia to tell the story of Queen Esther, a young woman who found herself in a position of influence at a critical