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JB Marks Municipality Halts New Development Approvals Due to Sewer Capacity Concerns
On 20 May 2025, JB Marks Local Municipality formally notified developers of a temporary suspension on all new development approvals...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 122 min read


History of Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub: Rebuilding and Rising in the 1980s
As the golden eras of the 1950s and 1960s began to settle into legacy, the 1980s presented a fresh challenge, and a new opportunity, for...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 113 min read


Siya Kolisi Residence (Dennedorp) – A Focused Environment for NWU Rugby Players
In February 2025, the residence formerly known as Dennedorp was officially renamed Siya Kolisi Residence. This change reflects an ongoing...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 114 min read


Fix It Right: How Pandmekka Helps Potchefstroom Projects Stay on Track
Doing the Job Correctly the First Time Any builder, professional or hobbyist, knows the frustration of discovering that a project has to...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 113 min read


7 Local Job Seekers to Know: CVs on The Go-To Guy - 11 June 2025
Spotlighting Ambition, Skill & Community Growth This week, we’re highlighting seven promising job seekers from Potchefstroom and...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 114 min read


Kasteel Dameskoshuis: 'n Tuiste van Waardes en Ondersteuning
Kasteel Dameskoshuis op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Potchefstroomkampus bied ’n unieke en ondersteunende omgewing waar dames nie...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 113 min read


Infrastructure Update: Power and Water Disruptions – 11 June 2025
On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, residents across Potchefstroom experienced simultaneous disruptions to essential municipal services,...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 112 min read


Welcome to StroomStories – Broadcasting Real Local Voices
🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥 If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Facebook lately, chances are you’ve seen a live broadcast from StroomStories,...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 112 min read


Preparing for Grade 8 in 2026: A Guide for South African Grade 7 Learners and Parents
🚌🏫🚌📚 🚌🏫🚌📚 🚌🏫🚌📚 As Grade 7 learners complete their final year of primary school, 2026 brings an exciting new chapter: the...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 113 min read


Game Viewing in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom is better known for its university and history than safaris, yet the surrounding North West bushveld offers surprising...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 103 min read


Drink Spiking Awareness in Potchefstroom
Drink spiking, the surreptitious lacing of a beverage with drugs or extra alcohol, is a real threat in nightlife settings, and...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 106 min read


NWU Oosterhof Women’s Residence
Situated on the eastern side of the NWU Potchefstroom Campus, Oosterhof Women’s Residence accommodates 131 students pursuing studies in...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 102 min read


Harvest Your Own: Fruit and Veggie Picking in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom, a scenic town in the North West Province of South Africa, offers an inviting array of fruit and vegetable picking...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 103 min read


NWU Dinki Female’s Day Residence
Although Dinki is a day residence for women living in private accommodation, the vibrant Dinki Clubhouse is the heart of its community....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 103 min read


The Hidden Complexity of Electrical Installations
🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌 Every time we flick on a light or plug in an appliance, it feels instant and simple. The lights come on, the...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 107 min read


Meet the Drivers Behind the Wheel at PotchMyGou
They may be the friendly faces behind the wheel, but there’s a lot more to the drivers of PotchMyGou than just getting you from point A...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 102 min read


Potchefstroom’s Skies Ignite as Airshow Delivers Thrills and Community Cheer
Potchefstroom’s winter skies came alive on Saturday, 7 June 2025, as the much-anticipated annual airshow transformed the local airfield...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 103 min read


Rugby Brotherhood on Display as Baillie Park Teams Support Potch Dorp Rugbyklub
This past weekend at Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub wasn’t just about tackles, tries, and tight scores, it was about community, connection,...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 102 min read


JB Marks Service and Infrastructure Report: 6–10 June 2025
From 6 to 10 June 2025, JB Marks Local Municipality managed several infrastructure-related developments across the Potchefstroom region....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 103 min read


Volkies Vat Die Hokkiebaan Oor!
🏑 🏑🏑🏑🏑 🏑🏑🏑 Volkies se hokkiespanne wys hulle staal! Hierdie week was ‘n voltreffer vir beide die seuns- en dogterspanne in die...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 91 min read
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