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Potch, Let's Help: Making Christmas Visible Through Practical Love
With the festive season fast approaching, the Vat Verniet Tafel is intensifying its efforts to create special moments for families in need. The current focus is on assembling comprehensive food hampers for parents and individual joy packages for children. The team emphasises that continued community support is crucial to making this day truly special. Immediate Needs: Items for Family Hampers The organisation is specifically calling for donations of essential goods to fill th

Karen Scheepers
18 hours ago2 min read


Potch, Let’s Help Bring Joy This Christmas; One T-Shirt at a Time
A heartfelt community initiative is underway to spread kindness and creativity this festive season. A local resident is collecting plain children’s T-shirts to decorate with unique, hand-drawn designs, all in support of Vat Verniet Tafel , a community project that provides clothing and essentials to families in need. A Creative Way to Give Back: Each T-shirt is transformed into a one-of-a-kind piece, featuring colorful hand-drawn images such as the Statue of Liberty, eagles,

Karen Scheepers
Nov 52 min read


Community Support Shines at Potchefstroom’s Vat Verniet Tafel
The Potchefstroom community came together in a strong show of unity and compassion on Saturday, 25 October 2025 , during the latest Vat Verniet Tafel event held at Mooirivier Beskerming . The outreach initiative once again provided an opportunity for residents in need to receive essential items such as clothing, groceries, and household goods free of charge. Long rows of donated clothing and food supplies filled the area as volunteers assisted visitors in selecting what they

Karen Scheepers
Oct 282 min read


One Day to Go for the Next Vat Verniet Tafel
With only one day left before the next Vat Verniet Tafel , excitement and gratitude fill the air in Potchefstroom. The community-driven project continues to prove that small acts of kindness, when multiplied, can bring lasting relief to families in need. As preparations reach their final stretch, both donations and volunteer support continue to pour in. All people in need are welcome on 25 October. Image: Vat verniet Tafel Community Spirit and Growing Impact The Vat Verniet T

Karen Scheepers
Oct 242 min read


Potch, Let's Help: Volunteer Hairdressers Needed to Restore Dignity Through Free Haircuts
A heartwarming community initiative in Potchefstroom is calling for volunteer hairdressers to lend their time and skills to a special...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 82 min read


Hope in Action: Vat Verniet Tafel Prepares for 20 September and Beyond
The Vat Verniet Tafel project continues to grow as a beacon of community spirit in Potchefstroom. With its next outreach planned for 20...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 103 min read


Potch: How to Become a Volunteer for the Vat Verniet Tafel
A Table of Dignity and Giving The Vat Verniet Tafel (Take-for-Free Table) has become a beacon of hope in Potchefstroom, offering food,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 192 min read


Potch Stands Together: A Moving Second Vat Verniet Tafel
The Build-Up: Donations and Anticipation In the days leading up to Saturday, 16 August 2025 , the offices of Mooirivier Beskerming no...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 193 min read


Potch, Let's help: Pack a Trolley of Love on Saturday 9 August
On Saturday 9 August, community volunteers will station themselves at Mooirivier Junction (outside Checkers) and Canal Crossing (outside...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 71 min read
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