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Mayor Ka Qhele Issues Easter Call for Unity and Road Safety
In an official address marking the 2026 Easter season, the Executive Mayor of the JB Marks Local Municipality, Cllr. Gaba Thithiba Ka Qhele, has extended a message of reflection and civic responsibility to the residents of Potchefstroom, Ventersdorp, and surrounding areas. The communiqué serves as both a spiritual acknowledgement of the holiday and a strategic appeal for public safety and administrative excellence within the North West province municipality. A Call for Commun

Karen Scheepers
Apr 22 min read


Community Gathers in Solidarity to Honour GBV Victims as Matlasenyane Case Moves Forward
Stakeholders, community members, and supporters from across Potchefstroom gathered this week in a powerful show of unity to honour the life of 17-year-old Kelebogile Matlasenyane and other victims of gender-based violence. The gathering formed part of a broader restorative justice initiative aimed at supporting affected families while reinforcing the community’s shared commitment to combating violence against women and children. Community Gathering Focused on Healing and Soli

Karen Scheepers
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Stilfontein Prepares for Peaceful GBV Awareness March on 26 November
A peaceful Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness march will take place in Stilfontein on 26 November 2025 , following full verification and approval by Harmony. After consultations, both Spiritual Crime Prevention Stilfontein and Harmony Mine Waste Solutions reached an agreement to proceed with the initiative, highlighting the community’s united stance against GBV. Event Details Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Assembly Time: 13:30 March Duration: 13:45 – 16:00 Departur

Karen Scheepers
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Promosa Community Unites in Powerful GBV & Femicide March
The streets of Promosa came alive this week as residents, youth groups, community leaders and partner organisations gathered for a peaceful march calling for an end to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide. Under clear skies and with purple as the symbolic colour of the day, participants joined together to raise awareness, promote solidarity and send a strong message: violence has no place in our community. Strong Community Attendance The march, led by Youth for Change Pro

Karen Scheepers
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Merafong City Celebrates Arbor Day While Refuting Social Media Claims
Merafong City Local Municipality marked Arbor Day 2025 alongside Heritage Day, blending environmental action with cultural celebration....

Karen Scheepers
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Merafong City Launches 2025 Mayoral Games with Expanded Sporting Codes
The spirit of unity and healthy living was at the forefront as Merafong City officially launched the 2025 Mayoral Games at the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 1, 20252 min read
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