The SPCA Parys is inviting local residents to lace up their running or walking shoes for a good cause with the upcoming SPCA Parys Fun Run! This event promises to be a light-hearted, end-of-year activity designed to raise much-needed funds and supplies for the animals in their care. Event Details The fun run is scheduled for 15 December 2025. Participants should gather at the Parys Golf & Country Estate - Clubhouse, where the event will commence. The run is planned to take pl

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has issued an urgent public notice regarding an error in the bank reference information provided to residents for municipal account payments. The municipality is taking corrective action to ensure accurate payments are processed and that residents who were affected can have their transactions verified. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Error and Correction Issued The municipality informed all residents on Thursday, 11 December 2025, that an error

There are races where you win, and then there are races where you make a statement. For Potchefstroom’s Luan Munnik, the final meet of the 2025 Fast Track Series in Stellenbosch was undoubtedly the latter. Image: Potch Track Club  In a display of raw speed and tactical discipline, the Potch Track Club athlete didn't just break his Personal Best (PB) in the 3000m; he shattered it. Chasing the Lights The "Track Nights" series is famous for its use of "Wave Light" technology, LE

The JB Marks Local Municipality's Department of Local Economic & Rural Development  hosted a significant skills development event on 11 December, with the W&RSETA Food Handling Certificate Award Ceremony  taking place at the Potchefstroom Town Hall. The ceremony celebrated the success of community members from both the Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp regions who had completed the vital Food Handling program. A total of 106 beneficiaries  were awarded certificates for their dedi

As the year-end rush peaks in Potchefstroom, a specific kind of fatigue settles over the town’s most dedicated professionals. For the Doctors who have lived in their scrubs, the Nurses who walked endless kilometers across hospital floors, and the Professional Office Staff who navigate client meetings and year-end deadlines, December is often the final, grueling sprint. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy These professionals deserve clothing that works as hard as they do, that resp

Y ear-end staff functions are usually characterized by speeches, good food, and a collective sigh of relief as the academic year winds down. However, Potchefstroom High School for Boys decided to end 2025 by doing what educators do best: planting seeds for the future. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys In a touching ceremony that combined celebration with sustainability, the school’s staff function was elevated through a meaningful partnership with the Rotary Club of P

Die water by die Noordwes Swemkampioenskappe was dalk koel, maar die swemmers van Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het op die vierde dag van die kompetisie gesorg vir vuurwarm vertonings. Image: Hoërskool.Ferdinand Postma.High School In ’n byeenkoms waar elke sekonde tel, het die "Ferdies"-span gewys dat hulle nie net daar is om deel te neem nie, maar om die pas aan te gee. Met verskeie goue medaljes en uitstekende tye, het die skool se swemmers die byeenkoms op ’n hoogtepunt afges

In ’n stad wat wêreldwyd bekend staan as ’n sportmekka, is daar plekke wat groot stadions en blink ligte het. En dan is daar plekke wat ’n siel het. Landbou Gholfklub val ongetwyfeld in die tweede kategorie. Image: Landbou Gholfklub Geleë op die gronde van die historiese Landboukollege, is hierdie klub al vir dekades lank nie net ’n plek waar balle geslaan word nie, maar ’n hoeksteen van Potchefstroom se sosiale en sportiewe lewe. Gholf vir die Gemeenskap In ’n era waar gholf

Welcome back to our weekly journey through the Potchefstroom community! Week 49 once again proved that this town never stands still. It was a week filled with the summer heat, the spirit of giving, and the sound of power tools. We were everywhere - in our beloved studio for a heartwarming interview, out and about discovering the best local deals, and, of course, at places that help us relax and kick off the season. Grab a hot (or perhaps ice-cold!) coffee, get comfortable, an

As the festive season approaches, Chubby Chick is gearing up to help families across Potchefstroom create memorable meals and celebrations. Located conveniently at Windpompleks, on the corner of Retief and Maurie Streets, Chubby Chick remains a beloved local spot for quality chicken and delicious homemade treats. This holiday season, they've also made it easier for customers to plan ahead with a clear schedule of their operating hours. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Planning

The end of the year often brings a frantic pace. For many, December is when stress manifests physically, leaving shoulders feeling perpetually burdened. If you find yourself carrying the weight of the season, CoraVida Wellness  offers two powerful holistic approaches designed to support deep relaxation and release built-up tension: therapeutic massage therapy  and therapeutic reflexology . Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Unpacking Therapeutic Massage Therapy Therapeutic massag

The festive season is upon us, and the Rollers venue at the Parys Golf & Country Estate is set to host a unique pre-Christmas celebration on Monday, December 23, 2025. Dubbed "Christmas Eve's Eve," or Kersboom Familie Aand (Christmas Tree Family Evening), the event promises an evening of light-hearted fun, all while supporting a worthy local cause. 🌟 Festivities for All the Family The evening kicks off at 16h00 and runs until late. Rollers, which describes itself as a café,

This report covers the key community discussions and service delivery alerts shared across Potchefstroom WhatsApp groups from Friday, December 5, to Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The focus of the week was predominantly on navigating persistent municipal system errors, managing scattered power outages, and coordinating essential community services and voter registration drives. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 💻 Municipal Account System Issues The issues surrounding the municip

In a town where reliability is key,from navigating daily commutes to ensuring essential farm machinery runs smoothly,there is a single, often overlooked component that dictates success: the battery. It is the silent, beating heart of every vehicle and critical system. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy In Potchefstroom, the name synonymous with this foundational power is the Battery Fitment Outlet (BFO). This is not merely a retail shop; it is the definitive battery center, built

Ventersdorp Libraries, operating under the JB Marks Local Municipality , successfully hosted a vital Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Mental Health Dialogue on 10 December. The essential event, which took place at Tsholofelo place in Ventersdorp , served as a critical platform, fostering a safe space for community discussion, awareness, and support in a region grappling with complex social challenges. The dialogue brought together community members, prominently featuring an ol

Potchefstroom se Landbou Gholf Klub is reg vir aksie hierdie Saterdag, 13 Desember 2025, met 'n gholfdag wat spelers van alle vlakke inwag. As jy op soek is na die perfekte manier om 'n Saterdagoggend te spandeer, dink tees, fairways, en hopelik 'n paar birdies, is dit die plek om te wees. Wat's op die Spyskaart? Die IPS-Formaat Die klub het die Individuele Punte Stelsel (IPS) as kompetisie-formaat gekies. Vir diegene wat dalk nog 'n bietjie onseker is: dit is 'n stableford-f

The Potchefstroom community came together on Monday, 8 December, to pay their final respects and celebrate the life of Johnathan Robert Fourie (5/6/1973–10/11/2025) . The moving Celebration of Life service, held at Duet Gemeente in Van der Hoff Park, was attended by a large crowd of family, friends, colleagues, and community members, all mourning the tragic loss of one of "Potch’s favourite sons". Image: Fourie's Poultry Farms A Service Reflecting Integrity and Love The servi

Remember the days when "event photography" meant a roving photographer interrupting conversations for awkward group shots, or a curtained-off booth with a grainy webcam and a dusty box of props? Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Those days are rapidly fading. We are currently witnessing a massive shift in how we capture memories at weddings, corporate galas, birthdays, and brand activations. The static, posed photograph is giving way to dynamic, immersive experiences. This revol

The realm of collectables, encompassing everything from historic coinage to military memorabilia and vintage toys, is vibrant and diverse. However, for those looking to sell their accumulated treasures, understanding which items hold significant monetary value is crucial. NextExchange specializes in acquiring a focused range of collectables, recognizing that not all items possess inherent market worth. Indeed, it is estimated that only about 20%  of all coins and banknotes en

It is Matchday in South Africa, and the stakes couldn't be simpler for the national women’s team: perfection. Image: Cricket South Africa The Proteas Women head into the third and final T20 International (T20I) of the series today with an unassailable 2-0 lead. However, for a team currently enjoying a "dominant run" of form, a simple series win isn't enough. The goal for today is a ruthless 3-0 clean sweep. The Pursuit of Perfection Cricket South Africa confirmed the squad's