With the group stage now complete, South Africa’s campaign in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has entered its most crucial phase. Having secured qualification, the Proteas will now face off against England women’s cricket team in the first semi-final on 29 October 2025  at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. This is a do-or-die match and the pathway to the trophy has never been clearer. Image: Cricket South Africa Securing the Semi-Final Spot South Africa ended the league sta

Temporary closure due to heavy vehicle movement scheduled for 6–7 November Short-Term Disruption Ahead Motorists and residents in Potchefstroom are advised to prepare for a temporary road closure along Oudebrug Road  early next month. According to a public notice issued by the developers, the road will be closed to traffic on 6 November 2025 , and possibly extend to 7 November , between 08:00 and 17:00 . The closure is necessary to accommodate the movement of heavy vehicles

🔥🐉💥🔥🐉💥🔥🐉💥🔥🐉💥 The stage is set, the energy is building, and the North West Dragons are fired up for their opening clash of the 2025/26 T20 Challenge, right here at their home ground, JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. Image: North West Dragons Fans can expect explosive cricket, passionate performances, and a team determined to make an early statement in this year’s campaign. The Dragons will be eager to build on their strong red-ball form and carry that momentum into

Local Vibes and Live Tunes The Hartelus Market will once again turn up the good vibes in Parys on Saturday, 1 November 2025, from 9am to 3pm, at Egweni River Lodge, No. 2 Van Coller Street. This time, visitors can look forward to a live performance by Alabama Dream, the acoustic duo known for their laid-back, foot-tapping tunes that pair perfectly with a market morning. Organisers are particularly chuffed about this one, warning locals that this is not the day to hit snooze,

The Athletics Central North West Masters will host their annual Masters Track and Field Championships at NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, on 8 November 2025. The event promises a full day of serious competition, friendly rivalry, and the kind of banter that only seasoned athletes can deliver. Who Can Enter This one’s for the 30 years and older crowd, the athletes who may not be chasing Olympic dreams anymore but still have plenty of fire in their spikes. Entries close on

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Potchefstroom Gimnasium het met ’n briljante vertoning tydens die Fain Noordvaal-kompetisie by Hoërskool Middelburg gewys hoekom hulle as een van die sterkste skole in Noordwes beskou word. Gimmies het die wedstryd met ’n oortuigende 107 lopies gewen nadat hulle ’n indrukwekkende totaal op die bord geplaas het en daarna met die bal gedomineer het. Image; SuperSport Schools Cricket 💪 Stewige kolftoon van Gimmies Potchefstroom Gimnasium het eerste geko

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 Volkies Potch se Tweede Krieketspan het opnuut gewys hoekom hulle tot die topspelers in die provinsie behoort, met ’n uitmuntende 152-lopie oorwinning teen Rustenburg in die Noordwes-finaal. Die span het op die veld gestap met selfvertroue, spanwerk en ’n plan,en dit het beslis vrugte afgewerp. Image: Volkies Potch 💪 Sterk fondasie met die kolf Volkies het van die eerste aflewering af die toon aangegee. Andries Venter en Christiaan Stoop het die

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 E.S. le Grange Skool het op Saterdag, 18 Oktober, met groot sukses ’n Somerspele Kliniek vir LSEN-skole (Leerders met Spesiale Onderwysbehoeftes) aangebied. Die byeenkoms het onderwysers en afrigters van verskeie spesiale skole saamgebring met die doel om die jongste reëls en riglyne van Junior- en Somerspele-atletiek sowel as swem te bespreek. Image: E.S. le Grange 🏃‍♀️ Fokus op ontwikkeling en inklusiwiteit Die kliniek is daarop gemik om gelyke geleent

🌟 🌟🌟 🌟🌟 🌟🌟 🌟🌟 🌟🌟 🌟 As the school year draws to a close, classrooms grow quieter, and highlighters work overtime, it can only mean one thing: exam season is here! 📚✏️ Image: The Go-to Guy Creations To all our hardworking students preparing for their final exams of 2025, we want to say a big good luck and an even bigger well done for making it this far. The end of the year is always a challenging time, but it’s also a moment to reflect on how much you’ve achieved,

As October 2025 draws toward its close, South Africa pulses with a mixture of momentum, resilience, and renewal. From the national stage, where the Women’s Proteas shine and leadership shifts at the highest levels, to the spirited communities of Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, this week’s stories reflect a nation not standing still. Whether it’s sporting triumphs, civic leadership, or grassroots service, the threads of progress run deep across every com

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October in South Africa is a month packed with national awareness campaigns . These observances , often led by government departments or major organisations, aim to educate the public, celebrate achievements, and mobilise action on important issues affecting society. From health and education to social welfare and the environment, each awareness month in October shines a spotlight on a vital cause. Below, we explore the key awareness months officially observed in South Africa

The VVA Parys Charity Golf Day is back on the fairway, with golfers and locals getting ready for a day that promises swings, laughs and a bit of good-hearted competition, all for a great cause. Event Details Hosted by Vrystaat Versorging in Aksie (VVA), the event will take place on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the Parys Golf & Country Estate in the Free State. It’s open to all golfers, whether you’re the kind who hits straight down the middle or spends more time in the rough.

👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑👑 👑 Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het groot opgewondenheid beleef met die aankondiging van die skool se hoofleiers vir 2026. Hierdie spesiale oomblik is altyd een van trots, hoop en verwagting, ’n tyd waar nuwe jong leiers hul eerste tree gee op die pad van diens en inspirasie. Image: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma 💙 Die nuwe hoofleierspan Baie geluk aan hierdie vier Ferdies wat vir 2026 as leiers aangewys is: 🔹 Hoofseun:  Diteboho Chitja 🔹 Hoofmeisie:  

With only one day left before the next Vat Verniet Tafel , excitement and gratitude fill the air in Potchefstroom. The community-driven project continues to prove that small acts of kindness, when multiplied, can bring lasting relief to families in need. As preparations reach their final stretch, both donations and volunteer support continue to pour in. All people in need are welcome on 25 October. Image: Vat verniet Tafel Community Spirit and Growing Impact The Vat Verniet T

🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 By Potchefstroom Gimnasium glo ons dat groot drome klein begin, en dit is presies wat ons graad 6- en 7-seuns tans doen by die Klein Gimmie-rugbyprogram. Hierdie jong spelers toon reeds ware Gimmie-gees, deursettingsvermoë en spanwerk, eienskappe wat die kern vorm van die skool se trotse rugbytradisie. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium  💪 Bou van vaardighede en karakter Die Klein Gim-program bied jong spelers die geleentheid om hul tegniese vaardig

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 The Saints Christian School Potchefstroom girls’ cricket team has done it again! In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, the Saints claimed a 10-wicket victory over Potch Gimmies in the Noordvaal North West Final, bowling their opponents out for just 59 runs in 18.4 overs. Image: Saints Christian School Potchefstroom  🔥 Total Control from Start to Finish From the first over, the Saints bowlers set the tone with relentless accuracy and pre

Potchefstroom’s favourite haunt for music, mischief and memories, Die Mystic Boer, is hosting a Halloween Quiz Night on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, kicking off at 8 PM sharp. It’s set to be an evening where brains and beers meet broomsticks and bad puns. The event will be hosted by PB and Elizbe, who promise to keep things lively, spooky and just the right amount of chaotic. Costumes aren’t compulsory, but given the date and venue, no one would be surprised if a few vampires

🏆 🏆🏆 🏆🏆 🏆🏆 🏆🏆 🏆 Potchefstroom Gimnasium het onlangs geskiedenis gemaak toe drie van hul krieketspanne, die Eerstespan, o.15A en o.15B, almal as Noordwes-wenners gekroon is. Hierdie uitsonderlike prestasie is die eerste keer in 11 jaar dat Gimmies hierdie drievoudige oorwinning behaal het, en dit bevestig die skool se posisie as een van die voorste krieketinstellings in die streek. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium 💪 Groei, toewyding en trots Hierdie prestasie is nie n

🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉 Die North West Dragons het hul vuur en vasberadenheid ten volle gewys met ’n magtige oorwinning oor die DP World Lions, en die wedstryd met ’n dag oor in hand afgehandel. Dit was vier dae van pure spanwerk, karakter en dominasie, ’n vertoning wat wys hoekom die Dragons een van die gevaarlikste spanne in die CSA 4-Day Series is. Image: North West Dragons 🔥 Dag 3: Volle beheer in die oggendsessie Teen die middagete-onderbreking op Dag 3  het die Dragon