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Protect, Prevent, and Provide Hope: Paws Haven’s Ongoing Mission
A Community Reminder on Microchipping Every week, the dedicated volunteers at Paws Haven encounter lost and frightened animals wandering the streets - often hungry, exhausted, and dangerously close to traffic. Too many of these pets have no form of identification, making it difficult or even impossible to reunite them with their families. That’s why microchipping has become one of the most important life-saving measures for pets. A tiny chip, no bigger than a grain of rice,

Karen Scheepers
5 hours ago3 min read


Keeping Kids in School: Feeding Dreams, Building Futures
In Potchefstroom, many children face obstacles that go far beyond hunger. For them, staying in school is a daily struggle. The lack of proper uniforms, stationery, birth certificates, identity cards, or even professional assessments can stand in the way of education. But Bafenyi Trust believes that no child should be left behind because of circumstances beyond their control. Why Staying in School Matters Education is the foundation of every thriving society. When children sta

Karen Scheepers
7 hours ago3 min read


Community Connections, Kind Hearts, and Happy Tails: A Look at Paws Haven’s Week
As the mid-October sun shone over Potchefstroom, Paws Haven had one of its busiest and most heartwarming weeks yet. From spreading awareness at Aardklop to celebrating new adoptions and receiving generous community donations, the week was filled with hope, wagging tails, and reminders of how deeply local kindness continues to sustain animal welfare efforts. Paws Haven at Aardklop 🌼 Paws Haven’s team joined this year’s Aardklop Arts Festival , bringing their message of compa

Karen Scheepers
6 days ago3 min read


Potch, Let's Help: Family Loses Everything in Devastating Ikageng House Fire
A family has been left with nothing after their home in Ikageng was completely destroyed by fire late on Friday night. The blaze, which...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 82 min read


Carleton Jones High School Learners Shine with Kindness and Compassion
💖🙌💖🙌💖🙌💖🙌💖🙌 Carleton Jones High School is proving that leadership doesn’t only happen in classrooms or on sports fields, it also...

Yolandi Botes
Oct 13 min read


Helping Hands for the Helpers: Keeping Paws Haven Staff Dry
Animal welfare work does not pause for the weather. At Paws Haven, staff and volunteers are out in all conditions, feeding, cleaning, and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 302 min read


Community Support at Paws Haven: A Week of Practical Help, Outreach and Ongoing Need
Paws Haven, a local animal-welfare shelter, relies on a web of small, practical contributions to keep operations running while animals...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 263 min read


Matlosana Municipality Strengthens Community Engagement and Social Support
On 12 September 2025, the City of Matlosana demonstrated its dual commitment to social upliftment and service delivery. The day began...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 162 min read


From Service Drives to Sewer Strains: A Week of Highs and Lows in Matlosana
Matlosana residents have witnessed a whirlwind of developments over the past week. From innovative community outreach to pressing...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 123 min read


Bringing Services Closer: High Impact Outreach in Matlosana
On 28 August 2025, the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, through the Office of the Speaker in partnership with the Department of Home...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 293 min read


Heritage Cricket Tournament a Resounding Success at Potchefstroom High School for Boys
A Weekend of Top-Class School Cricket This past weekend, the Heritage Cricket Tournament lit up Potchefstroom High School for Boys as top...

Yolandi Botes
Aug 142 min read


Potch, Let's Help: Amelia Aftercare Centre Needs Urgent Support
A Centre in Crisis Amelia Aftercare Centre in Potchefstroom, which provides essential care to 119 adults with intellectual disabilities ,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 82 min read


Potch, Let’s Help Huis Hebron With Rugby, Sunshine & Giving Back
Winter Rugby Meets Warm Hearts in Potchefstroom This Saturday, 5 July 2025, rugby fans and community supporters alike are invited to Piet...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 32 min read
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