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Weekly Pulse: Stories of Resilience, Community, and Change
26 September 2025 This week’s edition of the Weekly Pulse brings together a wide range of stories - from international sporting...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 266 min read


Understanding Eskom’s Load Reduction: What It Means and Why It Matters
For many South Africans, power interruptions are a daily reality. While the term load shedding has long been familiar, Eskom has...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 264 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


NWU Bow Out of Varsity Football in Semi-Final Penalty Heartbreak
The NWU Mahikeng Stadium was packed with passionate supporters on Thursday night as NWU and UFS squared off for a place in the Varsity...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 262 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 262 min read


History In The Making As SPAR Baby Proteas Book Semi-Final Spot
The SPAR Baby Proteas secured their place in the history books on 25 September with a 79–45 victory over the Cook Islands, reaching the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 262 min read


City of Matlosana Issues Fraudulent Scam Alert to Residents
Residents have been cautioned about fraudulent individuals posing as municipal workers and attempting to extort money during credit...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 261 min read


Merafong Municipality Highlights Action Plan Following Fochville Water Protest
The Executive Mayor of Merafong City Local Municipality, together with representatives from the Gauteng Provincial Government, has...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Who Will Be Crowned FNB Player of the Tournament 2025?
As the Varsity Netball 2025 final approaches on Monday, September 29, all eyes are on Bloemfontein where UFS Kovsies and NWU Eagles will...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Armed Confrontation Over Flat Sparks Tensions in Meiringspark
Residents of the Matlosana CRU Gomora section in Meiringspark faced a tense standoff this week when an alleged armed gang attempted to...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


JB Marks Municipality Progress Update: Service Delivery and Infrastructure Projects
The JB Marks Municipality has released its latest service delivery progress report, highlighting both short-term interventions and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Carletonville Hospital Addresses Concerns Over Water Supply and Media Report
Carletonville Hospital has issued a response following a recent report that raised questions about water availability and patient care at...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Service Delivery & Safety Update
Community WhatsApp Highlights: 18–25 September 2025 Each week, Potchefstroom residents turn to community WhatsApp groups for real-time...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 253 min read


Power Outage Affects Central Potchefstroom and Bult Area
A power outage has been reported in the Bult area and several central parts of Potchefstroom, including the central business district...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 251 min read


Klerksdorp Museum Brings Heritage and Sustainability to Bosworth Primary
The Klerksdorp Museum has taken heritage education beyond its walls, hosting a vibrant outreach program at Bosworth Primary School. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Protest Over Water Crisis Brings N12 and R500 to a Standstill
Residents of Kokosi in Merafong have reached breaking point, taking their frustration to the streets in a large-scale protest that shook...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Potch Incidents Weekly Overview: Community Safety, Response, and Awareness in Focus
As the week unfolded across Potchefstroom, the community remained on high alert and deeply engaged, from scam warnings and heartfelt...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 254 min read


SPAR Baby Proteas Winning Streak Continues With Malawi and Fiji Victories
The SPAR Baby Proteas have stormed through the group stage of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, maintaining an unbeaten run...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


The Benefits of Professional Beauty and Wellness Treatments
As the seasons change, many of us feel the need to refresh our look and renew our sense of wellbeing. Spring is a time for new...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 233 min read


Fresh Produce Market Promotes Healthy Living at Khayalethu Primary
The Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market, operating under the City of Matlosana’s Local Economic Development (LED) Directorate,...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 232 min read
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