Die bergfietsryers van Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies) het onlangs sterk vertonings gelewer en verskeie top-posisies in die onderskeie ouderdomskategorieë behaal. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Die ryers het strawwe mededinging oor verskillende afstande getrotseer op ’n roete wat sowel fisiese uithouvermoë as tegniese vaardighede beproef het. Die byeenkoms het aan die streek se voorste junior ryers die kans gebied om wedstrydfiksheid op te bou en belangrike punte vir die sko

A community-based fundraising campaign has been initiated to support Jaydin Pelser, a Grade 12 learner and student leader at Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies), ahead of his upcoming academic and sporting commitments for the 2026 calendar year. Image: BackaBuddy The appeal, launched by his mother, Jacqueline Pelser, aims to raise financial support and practical assistance to cover essential costs for his final school milestones, regional sports selection, and impending tertiar

A local resident known for her lifelong dedication to helping others is now on the receiving end of a massive outreach effort. Lori, a prominent figure in local youth mentorship, is facing a severe, multi-layered health crisis that has prompted her family to launch a public appeal for medical assistance. Image: Back-a-Buddy A Lifetime of Serving Others For years, Lori has been a cornerstone of her community, balancing commitments as a mother, teacher, and youth leader. Most n

As the first true frost of the winter season settles over the city, local humanitarian organization OCSA Potch has announced a strategic shift in its outreach locations to better serve those in dire need. After a successful period of service in Baillie Park, the organization is relocating its primary outreach hub to Jeug Street, effective this coming Monday, June 1, 2026. Expanding Footprints: Moving to Jeug Street The decision to relocate follows a community assessment ident

As the seasonal transition brings colder temperatures to the North West, local non-profit organization OCSA Potch has launched an urgent community appeal for winter essentials. The organization, identified by NPO registration 006/641, is currently mobilizing resources to distribute blankets to those facing extreme weather conditions, emphasizing a collective community responsibility to protect the city's most vulnerable populations. Immediate Relief: The Winter Blanket Drive

As the temperatures begin to drop in the North West Province, the Bafenyi Trust has officially launched its Winter Project 2026 , a humanitarian campaign aimed at protecting the most vulnerable members of the Potchefstroom and Ikageng communities. With a focus on children, struggling families, and the elderly, the initiative seeks to mobilize local resources to provide essential warmth and nutrition during the harshest months of the year. Addressing the Winter Crisis The arri

The Face of Potchefstroom North West 2026 organization has officially launched a community-driven food drive to support the Stilfontein Matlosana Animal Shelter . This initiative, scheduled for 21 March 2026 , calls upon local residents to contribute dog and cat food to aid the shelter’s ongoing mission of providing for animals in need. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The event will be spearheaded by the young finalists of the 2026 competition, who are using their platform to

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