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Weekly Pulse: Community spirit, service challenges and standout achievements across our towns
This week’s Weekly Pulse brings together the stories, successes and pressing realities shaping Potchefstroom and its surrounding communities. From determined civic action and youth achievements to critical municipal updates, creative showcases and moments of compassion, the region once again demonstrated its remarkable balance of resilience and progress. Each neighbourhood contributed its own heartbeat to the week’s narrative, reminding us that even amid difficulty, collabor

Karen Scheepers
1 day ago11 min read


Weekly Pulse: Communities unite, challenges surface, and local heroes lead the way across the North West
This week’s Weekly Pulse brings together the voices, victories and challenges shaping communities across the North West and beyond. From national developments that set the tone for South Africa’s future, to the day-to-day realities unfolding in Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp and Carletonville, the week showcased a blend of adversity, unity and remarkable progress. As service pressures, infrastructure strain and safety concerns continued to test residents, the same commun

Karen Scheepers
Nov 2113 min read


The Weekly Pulse: From World Stages to Local Streets
Sporting triumphs, civic progress, and community colour light up South Africa’s week of action. From the roar of stadiums to the buzz of mall aisles, this week showcased South Africa’s unbeatable energy and diversity. The Proteas and Springboks reminded the world of our sporting might, municipalities rolled out tangible service improvements, and local communities celebrated art, compassion, and culture in equal measure. Even as Movember moustaches meet Black Friday madness, t

Karen Scheepers
Nov 714 min read


Weekly Pulse: Triumph, Tenacity, and the Heartbeat of South Africa
South Africa’s pulse beats strong this week, from the Proteas Women’s historic rise on the world stage to cities and towns building resilience through unity, service, and spirit. Across Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, communities are working, competing, creating, and caring. This edition of The Weekly Pulse captures those stories of perseverance, performance, and purpose that define our shared journey forward. National South Africa Set for Semi-Final S

Karen Scheepers
Oct 3112 min read


Weekly Pulse: A Nation Moving Forward, From Global Pride to Local Progress
As October 2025 draws toward its close, South Africa pulses with a mixture of momentum, resilience, and renewal. From the national stage, where the Women’s Proteas shine and leadership shifts at the highest levels, to the spirited communities of Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, this week’s stories reflect a nation not standing still. Whether it’s sporting triumphs, civic leadership, or grassroots service, the threads of progress run deep across every com

Karen Scheepers
Oct 2413 min read


Weekly Pulse: A Week of Action, Compassion, and Community Across South Africa
From national breakthroughs to local triumphs, this week’s Weekly Pulse captures the full rhythm of South African life, a blend of resilience, innovation, and humanity that connects every corner of the country. On the national front, milestones in sport, public safety, and leadership defined the headlines, while in Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, communities stood tall through unity and service. From young entrepreneurs receiving their first business

Karen Scheepers
Oct 1712 min read


Walking in Purple: NWU’s Bold Step to Support Students in Need
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its annual Purple Walk , a vibrant event that united staff, students, and alumni across...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 93 min read
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