Die Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom het die begin van die nuwe kwartaal afgeskop met ’n belangrike aankondiging rakende hul leierskapstruktuur. Mev. de Lange, ’n reeds bekende en hoogs gerespekteerde gesig by die skool, is amptelik aangestel as die waarnemende Adjunkhoof. Image: Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom Mev. de Lange is lankal reeds ’n gewaardeerde lid van die personeelkorps. Haar toewyding aan die leerders en haar professionele aanslag het haar die respek van

Wat as ’n vreedsame kuier ná Kersfees begin het, het ontaard in ’n stryd om oorlewing vir die sesjarige Daniël Heystek. Vandag word hy en sy ouer broer, Rico, as simbole van dapperheid beskou terwyl die Potchefstroom-gemeenskap hande vat om die gesin te ondersteun op ’n lang en duur pad na herstel. ’n Middag van Trauma en Heldedade Op 26 Desember 2025  het die Heystek-gesin by vriende op ’n kleinhoewe buite Potchefstroom gekuier. Daniël en sy agtjarige broer, Rico, het op ’n

Residents and businesses within the JB Marks Local Municipality are advised of a temporary adjustment to municipal operating hours taking effect today, Thursday, 18 December 2025 . To facilitate a scheduled year-end staff function, administrative offices across both regions of the municipality will conclude their operations earlier than usual. According to an official public notice released by the Office of the Municipal Manager, Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe, the doors will close to th

Die son skyn dalk nog op vakansie-ontspanning, maar by Laerskool Baillie Park begin die opgewondenheid reeds bou vir die klank van die wegspringskoot. Die skool het vandag amptelik aangekondig dat die 2026-atletiekseisoen om die draai is, en die boodskap is duidelik: Die Baillies-atlete is reg om alles op die baan te gee. Image: Laerskool Baillie Park ’n Seisoen van Gees en Staal Atletiek by Baillie Park is meer as net hardloop en spring; dit is ’n instelling. Die skool sien

Y ear-end staff functions are usually characterized by speeches, good food, and a collective sigh of relief as the academic year winds down. However, Potchefstroom High School for Boys decided to end 2025 by doing what educators do best: planting seeds for the future. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys In a touching ceremony that combined celebration with sustainability, the school’s staff function was elevated through a meaningful partnership with the Rotary Club of P

In ’n stad wat wêreldwyd bekend staan as ’n sportmekka, is daar plekke wat groot stadions en blink ligte het. En dan is daar plekke wat ’n siel het. Landbou Gholfklub val ongetwyfeld in die tweede kategorie. Image: Landbou Gholfklub Geleë op die gronde van die historiese Landboukollege, is hierdie klub al vir dekades lank nie net ’n plek waar balle geslaan word nie, maar ’n hoeksteen van Potchefstroom se sosiale en sportiewe lewe. Gholf vir die Gemeenskap In ’n era waar gholf

The Potchefstroom community came together on Monday, 8 December, to pay their final respects and celebrate the life of Johnathan Robert Fourie (5/6/1973–10/11/2025) . The moving Celebration of Life service, held at Duet Gemeente in Van der Hoff Park, was attended by a large crowd of family, friends, colleagues, and community members, all mourning the tragic loss of one of "Potch’s favourite sons". Image: Fourie's Poultry Farms A Service Reflecting Integrity and Love The servi

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Potchefstroom  executed a successful cross-border roadblock  on the N12 highway, a critical link between Potchefstroom and the Gauteng Province on 5 December. The high-visibility operation was a concentrated effort to enforce strict law-compliance, promote road safety , and actively disrupt criminal activities  along this significant route. Leadership and Collaboration The initiative was spearheaded by Brigadier Matamela , who led a

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom het verlede week 'n trotse oomblik beleef toe die skoolhoof, mnr. PW van Aswegen, die instelling verteenwoordig het by die bekendstelling van Solidariteit SOS se spesiale gedenkboek. Hierdie gedenkboek is opgestel ter viering van Afrikaanse skole wat die merkwaardige mylpaal van 100 jaar en ouer bereik het. Image: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Die geleentheid, wat ’n eeu van Afrikaanse onderwys in Suid-Afrika vier, het skole van regoor die land bym

Large parts of Potchefstroom are currently experiencing a power outage, with the municipal electricity department confirming that efforts to restore supply are temporarily stalled due to severe weather conditions. 🛑 Restoration Efforts Delayed by Severe Weather The power outage was reported to municipal electricians around 14:30. While the fault has been identified and the department is aware of the situation, the ongoing storm has made working conditions unsafe for maintena

Potchefstroom High School for Boys (PHSB) recently hosted its annual Sponsors' Thanksgiving Dinner, a special and meaningful evening dedicated to expressing profound gratitude to the businesses and community partners who have generously supported the school and its learners throughout the academic year. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys The dinner, held in an atmosphere of mutual appreciation and strong community spirit, was specifically aimed at highlighting the crit

On Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) released an extensive Investigative Report detailing systemic service delivery failures across several municipalities in the North West Province. The report follows a large-scale investigation conducted by the SAHRC’s North West Provincial Office after numerous complaints were lodged regarding chronic breakdowns in basic services. According to the Commission, the state of municipal governance in t

T he Potchefstroom community will gather on Monday, 8 December 2025 , to celebrate the life of Johnathan Robert Fourie , whose tragic passing has left a deep void among family, friends, and colleagues. A Celebration of Life  service will take place at Duet Gemeente, 5 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Van der Hoff Park, Potchefstroom , beginning at 11:00 . The event will also be live-streamed  on the Fourie’s Poultry Farms (Chubby Chick) Facebook page , allowing those unable to attend in

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 A heartwarming spirit of service filled Potchefstroom this week as North-West University (NWU) partnered with Retsa Tsela, a community-driven initiative founded by Peterson Sebati, to uplift local spaces and spark hope where it’s needed most. Image: NWU - North-West University What began as one person’s desire to restore and clean shared community areas has grown into a movement powered by purpose, compassion and the belief that small acts of kindness can cre

Transportation is more than just getting from point A to point B, it’s about arriving safely, comfortably, and without unnecessary stress. In Potchefstroom, Potch My Gou  has become a trusted travel partner for students, residents, and professionals who value convenience, reliability, and above all, safety. Whether it’s heading home for the weekend, attending a year-end function, or moving around town during late hours, Potch My Gou offers a smarter alternative to risk-filled

The Ventersdorp Road Pump Station has officially resumed normal operations following a planned shutdown to complete a major equipment upgrade. The JB Marks Local Municipality confirmed that the work was finalised successfully and that water supply across affected areas has stabilised. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Purpose of the Shutdown The temporary interruption formed part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement project. Technicians installed a new 200 kW motor and pump

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A renewed sense of energy and possibility filled the Protea Hotel in Klerksdorp on 14 November 2025 , where government leaders, business representatives, investors, and local stakeholders gathered for the District Economic Revitalisation Session . The event centred on rebuilding the regional economy, addressing unemployment, and unlocking new investment avenues across the district. The tone was one of determination, collaboration, and shared purpose as participants explored h

Residents of Potchefstroom are being called to take a united stand against gender-based violence (GBV) at a community march on 21 November 2025 . The gathering will start at 10:00 for 10:30  at the Baipéi taxi rank in Promosa , where women, community members and supporters are invited to walk together, raise awareness, and show visible solidarity with survivors. Participants are also encouraged to bring fruits and water  as part of the support effort. Image: The Go-To Guy Cre

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