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Bringing Sweet Nostalgia to Life – The Homemade Magic of Le Floss Candy Floss
In a world saturated with high-tech entertainment and fast-moving trends, there’s something timelessly comforting about the simple joy of...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 12, 20254 min read


Balancing Academics and Athletics: A Closer Look at Soetdorings Residence
Soetdorings is one of the residences at NWU Potchefstroom that has, over the past five years, integrated rugby athletes into the broader...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 12, 20254 min read


Invictus Residence: A New Chapter in NWU’s Support for High-Performance Athletes
In February 2025, NWU Potchefstroom formally unveiled Invictus Residence, a purpose-built home for high-performance student-athletes....

Karen Scheepers
Jun 12, 20254 min read


Saddle Up! Horse Riding Adventures in Potchefstroom
🎠🐎🎠🐎🎠🐎🎠🐎🎠🐎🎠🐎 Potchefstroom may be best known as an educational hub, but it also boasts scenic farmlands and rolling...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Friday the 13th: Unraveling the Myth of the Unluckiest Day
Friday the 13th has earned a reputation as a day of dread, even earning the title of “the most feared date in history” by some experts...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 12, 20258 min read


Water Tanker Plan in Progress for Potchefstroom – 12 June 2025
This morning, JB Marks Municipality has begun coordinating a water delivery plan in response to continued service disruptions affecting...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 12, 20251 min read


135-Year Rugby Celebration as Potch Dorp Prepares for Classic Clash with Klerksdorp
This Saturday, Potchefstroom becomes the heart of local rugby history as Potch Dorp Rugbyklub hosts their much-anticipated " 135-Jaar...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 12, 20252 min read


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 12, 20252 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 11, 20253 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 11, 20254 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 11, 20253 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 11, 20254 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 11, 20253 min read


Thrilling Go-Karting in Potchefstroom
🚩🏁🏎️ 🚩🏁🏎️ 🚩🏁🏎️ 🚩🏁🏎️ Many locals and visitors love Potchefstroom’s dynamic go-kart scene. K1 Karting Potchefstroom, for...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 11, 20252 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 11, 20252 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 11, 20252 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 11, 20253 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 10, 20253 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 10, 20256 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 10, 20252 min read
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