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Welwees Basaar Brings Community Together in Potchefstroom
The Potchefstroom Service Centre recently hosted its Welwees Basaar, drawing a large number of visitors and creating a vibrant atmosphere...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 211 min read


NWU and New Zealand Launch High-Performance Sport Partnership
North West University has taken a significant step in strengthening its international profile through a new collaboration with New...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 211 min read


Potchefstroom Weeklikse Wyk-Groep Opsomming – 21 Augustus 2025
Potchefstroom se wyk-WhatsApp-groepe het die afgelope week weer gefunksioneer as ’n belangrike kanaal vir inwoners om inligting te deel,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 213 min read


NWU Comedy Night Raises Funds for Student Bursary
The Totius Hall at North-West University recently hosted the NWU Comedy Night, an evening filled with humour, excitement, and community...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 211 min read


Newly Discovered Parasite Named After NWU Scientist
A newly identified parasite has been officially named Latergator louisdupreezi in honour of Prof Louis du Preez of North-West...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 211 min read


Weekly Overview of Potch Incidents: Accidents, Fires, and Community Response
The week spanning 15 to 20 August 2025 presented Potchefstroom and nearby regions with multiple public safety incidents, including a...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 212 min read


Water Supply Disruption Hits Flamwood, Klerksdorp
Residents of Flamwood are facing a temporary disruption in water supply today as the municipality carries out scheduled maintenance in...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 211 min read


Historic First Electricity Switch-On Brings Power to Khutsong South Extensions 5
In a landmark moment for Merafong City Local Municipality, electricity has been officially switched on for the first time in Khutsong...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 202 min read


Temporary Road Closures Announced for State of the City Address
The Merafong City Local Municipality has confirmed that temporary road closures will be implemented in Carletonville to accommodate the...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 201 min read


JB Marks Update: Potholes Patched, Lights Installed, Water Systems Stabilised
From a neutral, third-party perspective, today’s municipal operations show steady progress across roads, electricity, water, sanitation...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 203 min read


Financial Literacy Workshop Strengthens NPO Capacity in JB Marks
A significant milestone in community empowerment was achieved as non-profit organizations (NPOs) from Ventersdorp, Ikageng, and Promosa...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 202 min read


City of Matlosana Brings Title Deeds to Kanana Communities
The City of Matlosana, through its Directorate of Planning and Human Settlements, has launched a door-to-door programme to distribute...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 202 min read


City of Matlosana Strengthens Skills and Supports Local Enterprises
The City of Matlosana has taken significant steps toward advancing local economic development through two major initiatives: the...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 202 min read


Specialist Profile: Dr Ramadan MN Dabah – Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology
At Lenmed MooiMed Private Hospital , patients have access to the expertise of Dr Ramadan MN Dabah , a highly qualified Specialist...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 203 min read


Is there really a link between Potch and Jack the Ripper?
Potchefstroom’s cemeteries tell many stories, but few are as startling as the one etched onto a simple Jewish headstone: Rachel Laskin ,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 198 min read


Planned Power Outage in Klerksdorp for Emergency Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Notice The City of Matlosana has issued a formal notice of a planned electricity supply interruption in parts of...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 191 min read


Potch Dorp Rugby 2nd's Secure Top-Four Finish in 2025 Season
Season Concludes with Semi-Final Against Northam Wolves Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub’s Second Team concluded their 2025 league season on...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 192 min read


Potch: How to Become a Volunteer for the Vat Verniet Tafel
A Table of Dignity and Giving The Vat Verniet Tafel (Take-for-Free Table) has become a beacon of hope in Potchefstroom, offering food,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 192 min read


Dismart Potchefstroom: Groot Besparings en Nog Groter Belonings
By Dismart Potchefstroom ontmoet daaglikse benodigdhede en fabriekspesiale mekaar en dit teen pryse wat begrotings regtig rek. Hierdie...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 192 min read


Potch Stands Together: A Moving Second Vat Verniet Tafel
The Build-Up: Donations and Anticipation In the days leading up to Saturday, 16 August 2025 , the offices of Mooirivier Beskerming no...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 193 min read
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