🏑🎉🏑🎉🏑🎉🏑🎉🏑🎉🏑🎉 Volkies Potch is ongelooflik trots om aan te kondig dat ons eie Direkteur van Hokkie, mnr. Jaryd Hammond, onlangs verkies is as die voorsitter van Noordwes-seunshokkie  vir 2026! Image: Volkies Potch Hierdie prestasie is ’n ware erkenning van sy toewyding, kundigheid en leierskap in die ontwikkeling van hokkie, nie net by Volkies nie, maar regdeur die Noordwes-provinsie. Sy verkiesing beteken dat die toekoms van seunshokkie in Noordwes in bekwame en p

Pad.langs Koffie Stop is gearing up for a relaxed Night of Worship on Friday 12 December 2025, inviting locals to settle in for an evening built around community, music and a crackling fire. The organisers kept the details straightforward: arrive, find a spot and enjoy the worship session. Event Details The gathering takes place at Plot 91, Vyfhoek, Modderdam, where Pad.langs has become known as an easygoing meeting point for people passing through or simply avoiding their to

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team delivered a dominant and historic performance at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup, lifting the trophy after defeating Kenya 22–0 in the final. Their campaign will be remembered as one of total control: South Africa did not concede a single point throughout the entire tournament , showcasing their class, discipline, and growing leadership in African women’s sevens rugby. Flawless Tournament: South Africa Concede Zero Points From the op

🐉  🔥🐉  🔥🐉  🔥🐉  🔥🐉  🔥 The North West Dragons Ladies delivered a blazing performance in Oudtshoorn as they secured their first win of the season, and they did it with confidence, class, and an unstoppable fire! 🔥 Image: North West Dragons 🏏 Final Result: Dragons won by 27 runs! A solid team effort with both bat and ball ensured the Dragons lit up the scoreboard and held their nerve in the field. 🔥 First Innings: A Batting Masterclass The Dragons put up a massive 16

A much-changed Springbok lineup authored one of the standout away wins of the northern season, beating Italy 32–14 in Turin despite playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes. The visitors produced four tries to one, survived a long period down to 13, and finished with a late flourish that underlined squad resilience and tactical clarity. After a bruising fortnight that already featured a famous Paris triumph with 14 men, this result extended momentum on the Castle Lager Outgo

Die feestyd kom elke jaar vinniger as wat mens ’n mince pie kan sê, en in Parys word dinge sommer vroeg afskop. Die Solidariteit Helpende Hand Parys-tak hou op 29 November 2025 hul November-Kersfees, ’n oggend wat blykbaar meer gaan wees as net tinsel en “Jingle Bells”. Wat gebeur op die dag? Die geleentheid vind plaas by Najaarsrus Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes, geleë by 64 Dolfstraat, Parys. Die program loop van 09:30 tot 12:00, wat genoeg tyd gee vir ’n bietjie kuier, ’n biet

Widespread rainfall across the North West Province over the past week has led to significant road disruptions, localised flooding, and safety concerns for motorists in Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, and surrounding areas. Multiple roads were submerged, trees fell during storm activity, and large potholes emerged following continuous downpours. Authorities have urged the public to drive cautiously as infrastructure teams assess damage and respond where possible. Image: The Go-To G

🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 The Co‑ed Rankings by SA School Sports combine both boys’ and girls’ sports results across key codes (Rugby, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Water Polo, Netball, Athletics) to recognise schools that excel across the board. Image: SA School Sports 📍 Local Highlights in the North West From the published rankings, these schools from the North West Province are featured: Potchefstroom Gimnasium - Ranked at 76.061 average BPTS  for Boys’ Sports in 2025. H

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Pulse , where we bring together the most compelling stories shaping communities across South Africa. From national triumphs in sport and cultural moments that unite the nation, to urgent service delivery updates, local breakthroughs, and the unwavering spirit of everyday people, this week’s news reflects a country that continues to push forward with resilience, hope, and determination. Each section captures the heartbeat of our tow

Life has a way of changing in an instant. One moment everything is normal, the next, your world is turned upside down. For Morné Greeff , a beloved friend, father, and community member, that moment came all too suddenly when he suffered a severe stroke . In a single heartbeat, everything shifted. Now, Morné faces an incredibly challenging road to recovery, one that requires both courage and community. Image (Back-a-Buddy): Morné Greeff A Fighter’s Spirit Despite the odds, Mor

💦  🏊‍♂️💙💦  🏊‍♂️💙💦  🏊‍♂️💙💦  🏊‍♂️💙 Totsiens, Graad 7’s – julle laat nie net nat spore nie, maar goue spore in Tokkie-geskiedenis! Met baie trots en ’n bietjie trane neem ons afskeid van ons ongelooflike o/13-swemmers, wat hul laerskool-swembaan op ’n ware hoogtepunt afsluit: 💙 Christiaan Liebenberg 💙 Stéphan Terblanche 💙 Nicoline du Preez 💙 Mienke Rutherford Image: Laerskool Mooirivier Hierdie vier Tokkies het van Graad 1 af hul swemspore begin maak, en vandag,

You’re standing at the door of a new house, it's familiar enough to be comforting, yet excitingly different because everything inside is just a little bit bigger, brighter and more up for your discovery. That’s how the start of high school feels for a Grade 8 learner, a step into a new space full of possibilities. Image: The Go-to Guy Creations You’re about to move from primary school into your first year of the Senior Phase in South Africa’s schooling system. Think of this a

On Friday, 26 December 2025 , the enchanting light festival held at the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will welcome Irene-Louise van Wyk as one of its standout performers. Image (Fecebook): Irene-Louise van Wyk With the festival’s season spanning from 28 November through to 31 December, this late-December performance promises to be a highlight in a festive period already rich in music, family fun and community spirit. A Voice Rooted in Afrikaans Music Irene-Louise v

This year’s edition of LiggieFees@Potch, held on the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home and running from 28 November through 31 December, promises to shine a little brighter when Ruan Josh steps on stage on 23 December 2025 . Image (Facebook): Ruan Josh With the festive-season atmosphere in full swing by late December, this performance is one of the key mid-to-late festival highlights, offering both local flavour and star power. A Musical Journey That Resonates Ruan Jos

Picture yourself at the top of a steep climb, looking out over a wide, open horizon, that’s where you’ll stand as a 2026 matriculant. The path up has twists, turns, and steep parts, but once you reach the summit you’ll see possibilities you might never have imagined. If you’re in Grade 12 in South Africa for the year 2026, let’s map out exactly what you can expect: the terrain, what tools to pack, and how to enjoy the view once you get there. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Yo

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a new update regarding ongoing repair work to the burst water pipe on Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The latest notice, dated Thursday, 13 November 2025, confirms that the correct fittings required to complete the job have now been secured. Repair operations will resume today, Friday, 14 November 2025, starting at 08:00. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Significant Progress Achieved on Burst Pipe Repairs Munici

The Office of the Premier of the North West Province has welcomed figures reported  in the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which, according to the Premier’s office, indicate a two-percentage-point decline in the provincial unemployment rate and the creation of 42 000 jobs between July and September 2025. Image: Office of the Premier - North West Province - South Africa Job Creation Figures Reported by the Premier’s Office According to Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgo

The North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) extended its Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme to the JB Marks Local Municipality on 7 November. The programme aims to stimulate local economic activity, support small enterprises, and expand community development initiatives across the province. Image: DEDECT Sod-Turning Ceremony for Dunlop Wheel and Alignment Project The programme’s activities included a so

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an update on the repair work to the water pipe that burst on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, along Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The municipality reports that significant progress has been made, with immediate interventions helping to reduce water loss and stabilise supply to affected areas. Image: JB Marks Emergency Repair Work Completed According to the municipality, technical teams worked throughout the nigh

Die Dromers Kersmark is op pad Bona Bona Game Lodge toe en dis sommer net betyds vir daai jaarlikse “ek moet nog geskenke koop” paniek wat elke Desember tref. Die mark is al ’n vaste stop vir baie families in die Wolmaransstad-omgewing en hierdie jaar lyk dit of dinge weer lekker gaan gekuier word. Wanneer en Waar Die mark vind plaas Saterdag 6 Desember en Sondag 7 Desember 2025 by Bona Bona Game Lodge, net langs die N12 by Wolmaransstad. Die ure is maklik genoeg om te onthou