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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 124 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 124 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 124 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 128 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 121 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 122 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 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


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


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


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


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
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