The distance between a crisis and a second chance is often bridged by the dedication of a few and the generosity of many. Paws Haven, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned animals, has recently become a focal point of intense community activity. Through a combination of high-endurance athletic feats, local fundraisers, and tireless rescue work, the organization is navigating a challenging financial landscape with transparency and a deep reliance on public

Die p yle het Saterdag deur die lug gesuis toe Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom (Volkies) gasheer gespeel het vir hul heel eerste AGA-SA (Africa Genesis Archery South Africa) boogskietkompetisie. Dit was ’n geskiedkundige dag vir die skool, wat nie net die sport bevorder het nie, maar ook as ’n bymekaarkomplek vir die groter boogskiet-gemeenskap gedien het. Foto: Hoërskool Volkskool Potchefstroom ’n Fees van Fokus en Presisie Die kompetisie het ’n indrukwekkende getal van 23

This comprehensive edition of the Pulse  dives into the heart of the Tlokwe region during the first fortnight of March. It has been a period marked by high-stakes local governance, remarkable sporting achievements, and a deep sense of community mobilization as residents navigate both tragedy and triumph. I. Infrastructure & Governance: The "Adjustment" Debate Potchefstroom’s political landscape reached a boiling point this week as opposition parties formally slammed the JB M

Die skaakbord was die toneel van intense konsentrasie en strategiese meesterskap toe Hoërskool Potchefstroom Volkstroom (Volkies) gister as trotse gasheer vir die NWU-reeks se skaak-poelwedstryde opgetree het. Image: Hoërskool Potchefstroom Volkstroom Skaakmat vir die Seniors Die senior spanne van Volkies het gewys dat hulle geen tree vir hul teenstanders terugstaan nie. Na ’n reeks uitdagende wedstryde teen van die streek se beste skole, het die seniors daarin geslaag om te

This morning, the Democratic Alliance (DA) held a formal event in Potchefstroom to launch its municipal election campaign for the JB Marks Local Municipality . The event took place at the corner of Govan Mbeki and Retief Street, strategically located near "The Square" shopping precinct. The gathering served as the official introduction of the party's mayoral candidate and the primary messaging that will define its platform leading up to the local government elections. Photos

Die strate van Potchefstroom en die bane van Hoërskool Potchefstroom Volkstroom (Volkies) gaan binnekort gons van opgewondenheid met die koms van die skool se jaarlikse Kaskardag. Dié tradisie, wat bekend is vir sy vinnige aksie en ongeëwenaarde spangees, is een van die mees verwagte gebeure op die Volkies-kalender. Image: Hoërskool Potchefstroom Volkstroom ’n Viering van Tradisie en Gees Die Kaskardag is meer as net ’n resies; dit is ’n platform waar leerders hul kreatiwitei

A comprehensive failure of primary emergency communication infrastructure has been reported in Potchefstroom, affecting multiple departments and essential services. The disruption, which became critical during the second week of March 2026, has rendered standard landline connections for emergency response inoperative. This technical breakdown encompasses a wide range of public safety sectors, leaving traditional contact methods for urgent assistance currently unavailable to t

The JB Marks Local Municipality, which identifies itself by the slogan "Marks of Excellence," has officially initiated a transparent review process for its latest fiscal year. By opening its doors to community scrutiny, the municipality aims to uphold its statutory obligations while fostering a collaborative relationship with the residents of Potchefstroom and surrounding areas. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure that local governance remains accountable to the p

Die swembad-kragte van Hoërskool Potchefstroom Volkstroom (Volkies) het opnuut rede om fees te vier met die aankondiging van hul jongste provinsiale verteenwoordigers. Twee van die skool se uitblinkers is gekies om hul staal op nasionale vlak te wys. Image: Potchefstroom Volkstroom Pad na die SA Skolekampioenskappe Die volgende twee ster-swemmers sal die Noordwes-provinsie verteenwoordig: Francois Goosen Kiana Borstlap Hierdie atlete sal vanaf 22 tot 29 April 2026 in Kaapstad

Waste management in Potchefstroom is seeing a shift toward digital transparency as residents and local leadership explore community-powered solutions to address collection delays. For many in Ward 25, the traditional uncertainty of "bin day" often results in refuse being left out overnight, which increases the risk of street litter and creates unnecessary security vulnerabilities. To bridge the gap between municipal service delivery and resident awareness, a new localized ini

As February 2026 draws to a close, the Tlokwe region remains a focal point of North West's growth and growing pains. From the high-octane energy of the Varsity Cup to the deep-seated frustrations over infrastructure, this edition captures the defining moments from 12 February to 27 February 2026 . Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 1. Infrastructure & Governance: The Sewage and Housing Crisis The "City of Expertise" has faced a difficult month regarding service delivery. National

Die horlosie tik onverbiddelik nader aan die einde van die 2025/2026-belastingjaar. Vir baie Suid-Afrikaners beteken hierdie tydperk dikwels spanning, maar vir die ingeligte belegger is dit die laaste kans om slim skuiwe te maak wat jou belastinglas aansienlik kan verminder. Image: Snyman & Associates By Snyman & Associates glo ons dat finansiële sekuriteit nie aan die toeval oorgelaat moet word nie. Een van die mees effektiewe maniere om jou rykdom te beskerm én terselfderty

Die lug by die Jack Pauw-koshuis was onlangs gevul met ’n diep sin vir tradisie en verbondenheid tydens die jaarlikse Credo-funksie. Hierdie geleentheid, wat ’n hoeksteen van die koshuis se kultuur is, fokus op die oordrag van waardes tussen die senior en junior lede van die koshuisgemeenskap. Image: Volkies Potch ’n Pad van Verbondenheid Die kern van die funksie behels dat elke matriekleerder amptelik sy "nuwe kleinboetie" onder sy vlerk neem. Hierdie simboliese gebaar word

In 'n wêreld waar lewenstylsiektes toenemend 'n uitdaging word, bly kardiovaskulêre gesondheid die hoeksteen van 'n lang en energieke lewe. Jou hart werk sonder ophou om elke deel van jou liggaam te onderhou, en daarom verdien dit die beste moontlike ondersteuning. By Green Health  in Potchefstroom verstaan ons dat 'n gesonde hart nie net oor geluk gaan nie, maar oor 'n doelbewuste en wetenskaplik gefundeerde strategie. Image: Green Health Die Wetenskap agter Cholesterol-best

Residents across South Africa are turning their eyes, safely, to the skies today, February 17, 2026, as North-West University (NWU) provides a front-row seat to a partial solar eclipse. Researchers and students at the NWU Solar Observatory , located on the Potchefstroom Campus, have launched a comprehensive livestream to ensure the public can witness the celestial alignment without the risk of eye injury. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Science of the Event A partial solar

The North-West University (NWU) RAG Farm was transformed into a kaleidoscope of color and creativity on Saturday, 14 February 2026 , as the annual B’RAG Day  festivities took center stage. From 09:00 to 16:00, the public was invited to witness the culmination of weeks of intensive labor, craftsmanship, and residence pride. This year’s event was notably accessible to the community, offering free entry to view the intricate float exhibitions and enjoy various open-air markets a

The High School for Girls Potchefstroom invites prospective learners and parents to discover what makes their school unique. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the campus, engage in exciting activities, and witness the school's vibrant environment first-hand. Image: High School for Girls Potchefstroom Event Details Date: 7 March 2026. Time: 08:00. RSVP Deadline: 21 February 2026. How to Join To ensure you don't miss out on these unforgettable moments, please RSVP v

Droom jy daarvan om soos 'n pro te speel? Hier is jou kans om saam met die beste in die sport te werk by Promosa Laerskool. Die Potch Basketball Academy bied 'n alles-in-een geleentheid vir jong atlete om hul vaardighede te slyp en hul passie vir basketbal uit te leef. Image: Thuso Moiloa Wat bied ons aan? Ons programme is ontwerp vir elke vlak van ontwikkeling: Elite Prestasie-programme  en 'n Gemeenskapsontwikkelingsliga. "Books & Ball":  'n Program wat fokus op sowel akade

In the heart of our vibrant city, a new movement is stirring, one built on the belief that dignity should never be a luxury. Lerato Moloi, a local visionary and the founder of TowelOfHope , has officially launched a community-driven campaign aimed at providing basic hygiene essentials to schools and underprivileged communities across Potchefstroom. Image:Lerato Moloi Lee The premise of the campaign is simple yet profound: every human being deserves to feel clean, confident, a

Potchefstroom Gimnasium herinner ouers, oud-leerders en vriende van die skool dat dit makliker as ooit is om by te dra tot die ontwikkeling van die skool en sy leerders. Deur bloot jou alledaagse inkopies te doen, kan jy ’n direkte finansiële impak maak sonder dat dit jou ’n sent ekstra uit die sak jag. Image: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Hoe dit Werk: 2% vir Gimmies Die proses is vinnig en eenvoudig: Doen jou inkopies by die Pick n Pay Vanderhoff Park Family Super Market. Na jou