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Groot Kans Vir Plaaslike Besighede Om Te Wys Wat Hulle Het
Die jaarlikse Potch Besigheid Expo is om die draai en dit is die perfekte kans vir besighede om bietjie te spog met hul produkte en dienste. As jy jou besigheid se naam daar buite wil kry, is hierdie die plek waar jy wil wees. Dit gaan alles oor netwerke bou en goeie blootstelling kry. Die Belangrike Besonderhede Die ekspo vind plaas op 27 Mei 2026 by die North West Innovation Hub. Die deure maak om 09:00 die oggend oop en dinge gaan hardloop tot 17:00 die middag. Vir diegene

Amanda Bekker
6 days ago1 min read


Goue Toekennings vir Volkies-Krieket: Jacobs en Van der Merwe Koning op Nasionale Verhoog
Dit is amptelik ’n historiese seisoen vir die krieket-organisasie van Hoërskool Volkskool (Volkies). Die skool se ryk tradisie van krieket-uitnemendheid het onlangs nuwe hoogtes bereik ná die aankondiging van twee uitsonderlike individuele toekennings op provinsiale en nasionale vlak. Foto: Hoërskool Volkskool Johandre Jacobs en AW van der Merwe het hulself stewig gevestig as twee van die blinkste jong krieket-talente in die land en die Volkies-naam met absolute onderskeiding

Yolandi Botes
6 days ago2 min read


Ferdies-Skuts Kol-In in Rustenburg: Spoorlose Presisie Besorg Top-Plasing vir Ferdinand Postma
Die boogskietspan van Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma (Ferdies) het weereens bewys dat hulle oor senuwees van staal en absolute fokus beskik. Tydens ’n strawwe provinsiale boogskietkompetisie wat onlangs by Hoërskool Rustenburg aangebied is, het die Ferdie-skuts hul visiere stewig op die kol gestel en met van die beste individuele en spandistinkies in die provinsie weggestap. Foto: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma ’n Briljante Spanpoging teen Strawwe Kompetisie Boogskiet is ’n sportsoor

Yolandi Botes
6 days ago2 min read


The Countdown Begins: Potch Boys High Matric Farewell 2026!
The envelopes have been delivered, the seals are broken, and the excitement on campus is officially through the roof! The Matrics of Potchefstroom High School for Boys have received their official invitations to the Matric Farewell. As the countdown begins for the Class of 2026, here are three things that make this milestone so special for our local community: Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys 1. A Night of Pure Glamour For years, Potch Boys High has set the standard

Yolandi Botes
6 days ago2 min read


Potch Dorp Women Secure Final
The roar of the crowd at the Potch Dorp Home Grounds this past Saturday, 16 May 2026, was a testament to a clinical performance as Potchefstroom Dorp Women’s Rugby dismantled Ikageng Women in a high-stakes semi-final. In a match that many predicted would be a tightly contested affair, the home side delivered a masterclass in attacking rugby, securing a commanding 52–12 victory. This win does more than just add another result to the win column; it punches their ticket to the C

Karen Scheepers
6 days ago3 min read


Nuwe Lewe Vir Klere En Kosbare Ondersteuning
Dit amptelik, daar is ’n splinternuwe tweedehandes klere winkel met die opening van die For the One Thrift Store. Hierdie is nie net jou deursnee tweedehandse klerewinkel nie; dis ’n plek met ’n groot hart en ’n baie spesifieke doel. Die idee is eenvoudig: gee vir klere ’n nuwe lewe, terwyl jy terselfdertyd help om nuwe lewe in die gemeenskap te ondersteun. Die winkel het amptelik sy deure oopgemaak, op 16 Mei, en die hele span is opgewonde oor die nuwe rigting wat hulle hier

Amanda Bekker
6 days ago2 min read


The Weekly Diary: Timber Connections, a Wandering Hippo, and the Highlights of NAMPO 2026
Welcome back, Potchefstroom! We have officially wrapped up Week 20 of 2026, and it has been an absolute blockbuster of a week. From practical home-improvement updates right here in town to tracking some wild, unexpected local wildlife, our team has been on the move constantly. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy But the biggest highlight of the week took us slightly outside our usual borders to experience the dust, the diesel, and the sheer scale of the annual NAMPO Harvest Day. W

Charlene Bekker
6 days ago5 min read


Gimmie-Netbal Kook: Spelers Domineer die Bane met ’n Reeks Kookwater-Oorwings
Dit was ’n intense, aksiebelaaide en uiteindelik skitterende week vir die netbalorganisasie van Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies). Die skool se spanne moes binne die bestek van slegs ’n paar dae drie verskillende makro-skole takties en fisies aandurf. Met ’n rits indrukwekkende oorwinnings het die Gimmies gewys waarom hulle as een van die provinsie se voorste netbal-kragwerwe beskou word. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium 1. Maandag, 11 Mei: Ligawedstryde teen KHS Die week het af

Yolandi Botes
6 days ago2 min read


Two Home Quarter-Finals on SA Soil: South African Giants Brace for Brutal URC Playoffs
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has reached its high-stakes knockout phase, and South African fans have plenty to celebrate. Following a dramatic final round of league action, Home Comforts are officially secured for both the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls, ensuring that both Cape Town and Pretoria will host high-octane quarter-finals. While the Stormers survived a late scare in Cardiff to maintain their home-ground advantage, the Bulls delivered a clinical pe

Karen Scheepers
6 days ago3 min read


Swings for Solidarity at Potchefstroom Golf Course
The local community is gearing up for a day on the greens this July, combining a love for the game with a drive to support local upliftment initiatives. Organised by OCSA Potch and NTT Nissan Potchefstroom, the Operation Compassion Golf Day is set to take place at the Potchefstroom Golf Course on Friday, 17 July 2026. The event coincides with Nelson Mandela Day initiatives, inviting participants to spend their 67 minutes on the course in support of community-focused projects.

Amanda Bekker
6 days ago1 min read


Winter Roads, Clear Vision: Why Your Windscreen Can’t Wait This Season
Winter in Potchefstroom brings a distinct shift in the air. The mornings become crisp, windscreens are routinely coated in a thick layer of frost, and the surrounding gravel roads seem to kick up just a little more debris than usual. Image(Facebook) : Glasfit Potchefstroom It is a season that naturally forces drivers to be more cautious, to turn on the demisters, and to think a bit harder about vehicle safety. It is also the exact time of year when that tiny windscreen chip,t

Charlene Bekker
6 days ago3 min read


Gimmies en Volkies Pak Mekaar in die FNB Classic Clash 2026
Die langverwagte oomblik het uiteindelik aangebreek vir sportliefhebbers in die Noordwes. Die jaarlikse FNB Classic Clash tussen die dorp se twee skoolreuse, Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies) en Hoërskool Volkskool (Volkies), skop môre, Dinsdag 19 Mei 2026, amptelik af. Foto: North West Dragons Cricket Die geskiedkundige JB Marks Oval is gereed om as die teater te dien vir ’n dag wat beloof om gelaai te wees met pure aksie, tradisionele wedywering en onvergeetlike oomblikke.

Yolandi Botes
6 days ago2 min read


Chubby Chick Premium: Bringing the Farm's Best Directly to the Table
In an era where convenience often overrides quality, finding truly fresh, wholesome ingredients can feel like a daunting task. Many families are looking to get back to basics, seeking out food that is not only delicious but also transparently sourced. Located at the corner of Retief and Maurie Streets in Potchefstroom, Chubby Chick Premium is stepping up to meet that need, serving as a reliable bridge between local agriculture and the dinner table. A Commitment to True Freshn

Micayla Jardim
6 days ago2 min read


Light Up Your Life: Orka Solar Brings Reliable Energy to Your Doorstep
In an era where energy consistency and rising costs are top of mind for every South African homeowner, finding a sustainable alternative has moved from a luxury to a necessity. Orka Solar is stepping up to the plate, offering households a pathway to energy independence through professional solar solutions. Image: Orka Solar Their mission is simple yet powerful: "Empower your household with reliable, clean electricity, decreasing reliance on traditional energy sources." Why Sw

Yolandi Botes
6 days ago2 min read


The Sacred Soil of the POK: A History of Conflict, Resilience, and the "Radium Temples"
The history of the Potchefstroom Education College (POK) is not merely a chronicle of academic achievement; it is a narrative deeply rooted in the physical and cultural landscape of South Africa. Long before the first lectures were delivered, the very ground upon which the college stands was a theater of war and a symbol of national identity. From Battlefields to Blackboards: The Military Origins The site of the POK has its origins in the "broedertwis" (civil strife) between

Karen Scheepers
May 154 min read


Celebrating Three Decades of Reliability: Pandmekka’s Big Milestone Special
For thirty years, local communities have relied on the steady presence of trusted hardware providers to help turn their houses into homes and their projects into reality. Pandmekka, a cornerstone of quality tools, toys, and small plant hire, is currently marking its 30th anniversary of excellence. To celebrate this impressive milestone, the establishment is rolling out exclusive deals that highlight its long-standing commitment to quality and community service. A Legacy Built

Micayla Jardim
May 152 min read


Titaniese Stryd op die Hokkieveld: Volkies se Eerstes Skryf Geskiedenis teen Rustenburg
Die hokkievelde van Potchefstroom het gister getuig van pure vasbyt, passie en ongetemde skoontrots toe Hoërskool Volkskool se Eerste Seunshokkiesteam sake uitgespook het teen die formidabele span van Hoërskool Rustenburg. In ’n wedstryd wat tot die allerlaaste sekonde toe op die meskant gebalanseer het, het die "Volkies" met ’n naelskraapse oorwinning van 2–1 van die veld afgestap. Foto: Hoërskool Volkskool Ware Volkie-Hart en Vasbyt Wedstryde teen Rustenburg is tradisioneel

Yolandi Botes
May 152 min read


Road Trip Ready! The Hassle-Free Way to Swap Campus Life for the Weekend
We’ve all been there: the weekend is finally here, your brain is fried from a week of lectures, and all you want is a home-cooked meal, a catch-up with old friends, or to catch a flight out of town. But then reality hits. You check your bank account, glance at petrol prices, or remember the sheer exhaustion of navigating highway traffic. Suddenly, going home feels like a massive mission. Fortunately for everyone living and studying in Potchefstroom, the days of begging friend

Micayla Jardim
May 152 min read


Ferdies-Ruiter Skitter op Nasionale Verhoog: Caelee Johnstone Behaal Top-Resultate by SA Saalperd-Kampioenskappe
Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma bars van trots na die uitsonderlike prestasies van een van hul eie ruiters, Caelee Johnstone. Sy het onlangs die skool se naam hoog gehou tydens die gesogte SA World Open Air Saddlebred-kampioenskappe, wat vanaf 20 tot 25 April 2026 in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het. Foto: Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Die Grootste Verhoog in die Land Die SA Saalperd-kampioenskappe in Bloemfontein word beskou as die absolute hoogtepunt op die nasionale perdesport-kalende

Yolandi Botes
May 152 min read


Rugby met ’n Siel: Boys High Pak CBC Boksburg ter Ere van Thabang Mbele
Die opkomende naweek bring een van die mees emosionele en tradisieryke kragmetings op die rugbykalender vir Potchefstroom High School for Boys. Saterdag, 16 Mei 2026, draf die "College"-manne uit teen Christian Brothers' College (CBC) Boksburg in hul jaarlikse stryd om die gesogte Thabang Mbele Memorial Trophy. Foto: Potchefstroom High School for Boys Dit is ’n wedstryd waar die telling op die telbord dikwels sekondêr is aan die ryk nalatenskap en broederskap wat op die veld

Yolandi Botes
May 152 min read
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