🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍 By Laerskool Goudkop begin leierskap nie agter ’n lessenaar nie, maar met ’n sakkie mieliemeel. Image: Laerskool Goudkop As deel van die inlywingsweek vir die 2026 Leerderraad, het elke leier ’n unieke en betekenisvolle uitdaging aanvaar: om die hele week lank ’n “pap baba”, ’n sakkie mieliemeel, oral saam met hulle te dra. Hierdie simboliese daad is veel meer as net ’n speelse aktiwiteit; dit is ’n kragtige herinnering aan die verantwoordelikhede wat

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏👏 👏 👏👏 👏 👏 Die modelle van Hoërskool Wesvalia het behoorlik die kollig gesteel tydens die jaarlikse Platinum Fashion Festival, aangebied deur die North West School of Design. Hierdie glansryke modegeleentheid het vanjaar weer talent, styl en selfvertroue in oorvloed getoon, en Wesvalia was reg in die middel van die aksie. Image:  Hoërskool Wesvalia Met hul professionele, elegante houdings en stylvolle voorkoms het die Wessie-modelle nie net die gehoor b

Garden Art Kwekery is gearing up for its annual Kersliggie Mark on 20 December 2025, and the team seems perfectly happy to lean into the festive chaos that comes with late-December markets. The event will take place at 28 Noorder Street, Parys, where the lights will be switched on, the braais will sizzle, and the community will wander in from 5 pm till late. A Market That Knows Its Crowd The Kersliggie Mark has become a familiar stop on the local calendar. This year marks the

Klerksdorp will hear a very specific kind of Sunday morning alarm on 23 November 2025. It will not come from phone apps or over-enthusiastic birds. It will come from motorcycles. Many of them. And all heading out with one purpose: the Bikers Care Toys4Joy Awareness Ride. A Ride with a Purpose The ride is simple at its core. Bring a kiddies toy or some stationery to the start at Rio Casino and Convention Resort, hand it over, and help brighten a child’s day. Just pitch up with

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Electricity powers nearly everything in our homes, from lighting and appliances to security systems and entertainment devices. But while modern electrical systems are designed with safety in mind, wear and tear or outdated wiring can cause problems over time. Recognising early warning signs of electrical issues can help prevent damage to your property and, more importantly, protect your family from fire or electric shock hazards. Image: Th

Potchefstroom residents are reminded of the key emergency contact numbers available for urgent assistance, disaster-related incidents, and critical service delivery issues. These numbers ensure that households, businesses, and community organisations can quickly reach the appropriate response units during emergencies involving fire, electricity, water, sewer, or municipal hazards. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Disaster Management Center – 24/7 Emergency Contacts The JB Marks

The Matlosana sporting community gathered in high spirits for the 2025 Matlosana Netball League Finals , a vibrant showcase of athletic talent and community pride. Hosted by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture in the City of Matlosana  in partnership with the Matlosana Netball Association , the event brought together players, coaches, municipal representatives and enthusiastic supporters at the Brazil Stadium Tennis Courts. The finals marked an exciting culmination of

Die feestyd kom altyd met sy eie chaos, maar hierdie keer kry Bothaville dit reg om dinge ’n bietjie vinniger aan die gang te sit. Die OFM, The Sound Of Your Life, en NAMPO Park span saam vir die Kersmark Pretdraf wat op 29 November 2025 by die NAMPO Park Hoofhek afskop. En ja, dis letterlik ’n afskop, want die eerste drafstappe begin al 07:00 die oggend. Roetes vir elkeen se spoed (of gebrek daaraan) Die pretdraf het drie opsies, so niemand hoef te hardloop as hulle eintlik

The Potchefstroom community came together in an extraordinary display of unity and generosity at the Potjiekos Competition and Beer Mile , hosted by De Leeukuil  and Potch Dorp Rugby Club on 1 November . The event blended friendly competition, family fun, and strong community spirit, ultimately resulting in meaningful donations and essential goods for Amelia Nasorgsentrum , a centre dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the town. Colourful gazebos, lively cooking

🏃‍♂️🌟🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟🏃‍♀️ It’s been a phenomenal stretch for athletes representing Potch Track Club (PTC) and Athletics Central North West (ACNW). From elite podium finishes at the ASA 10km Championships in Bloemfontein, to duathlon victories and international selections, this season reflects the consistency, grit, and growth that define champions. Image: Potch Track Club 🥉 Strong Finishes at ASA 10km Champs Held in Bloemfontein, the ASA 10km Champions

🐉 🔥🐉 🔥🐉 🔥🐉 🔥🐉 🔥 T20 Challenge Showdown This Wednesday at the Wanderers The fire is rising, and the North West Dragons are heading to the heart of Johannesburg for a blockbuster encounter in the T20 Challenge! This Wednesday, the Dragons face off against the formidable DP World Lions at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium, also known as the Bullring, a ground where legends are made and rivalries are reignited. Image: North West Dragons After a thrilling win in thei

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 El-Shaddai Omgeegroep loods betekenisvolle Kersfeesvoedsel-projek Die El-Shaddai Omgeegroep van NG Gemeente Doringkruin roep die hele Klerksdorp-gemeenskap op om hierdie feestyd ’n verskil te maak deur deel te neem aan hul Kersfeesvoedsel-projek, ’n hartroerende inisiatief om nie-bederfbare voedsel in te samel vir minderbevoorregte gesinne in en om die dorp. Image: NG Doringkruin Die projek het ten doel om nie net kos op tafels te plaas nie, maar ook hoop

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide remain some of the most devastating social challenges facing South Africa. With rising cases affecting women, children, and vulnerable groups in communities across the nation, public awareness and collective prevention efforts have become more urgent than ever. In response to this ongoing crisis, a GBV & Femicide Public Awareness Programme will be held on 2 December 2025, at 10:00, at Promosa Hall. This gathering aims to empower the co

West Acres Centre is rolling out the crayons for its annual Kids Festive Colouring Competition, inviting young artists to settle in for a bit of colouring, a bit of competition and a whole lot of December chaos that parents know all too well. When the Colouring Happens The centre will host colouring-in days on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2025. Children can pop in, pick up a festive page and get colouring right there at the venue. No entry fees, no fancy equipment required. Just

“Glass so clean, be careful not to walk through it.”  This playful promise isn’t just a slogan, it’s the standard Imperial Specialist Cleaning Services strives for every day . Image(Facebook) : Imperial Specialist Cleaning Services Based in Potchefstroom and servicing surrounding areas, Imperial has built a reputation on making local homes and businesses gleam. In this monthly update, we highlight how their professional team keeps windows crystal-clear, solar panels efficient

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 LOK Netbalbyeenkoms bou herinneringe en gemeenskap Op Vrydag, 14 November het Laerskool La Hoff se netbalbane gekook van gees, lag en spanwerk tydens die gewilde LOK Netbalbyeenkoms, ’n geleentheid waar mammas en juffrouens die spel oorgeneem het, nie net met balle nie, maar met harte vol vreugde. Foto:  Laerskool La Hoff Met groot entoesiasme het spanne saamgesweet, mekaar aangemoedig en wys gemaak dat gemeenskapsbou begin waar daar saam gespeel en saam gela

In a bustling town like Potchefstroom, dealing with a cracked windscreen or a broken window at home can throw your day off track. Fortunately, Glasfit Potchefstroom is a locally trusted glass specialist (backed by the national Glasfit network) offering a full range of services for vehicles, homes, and businesses . Image(Facebook) : Glasfit Potchefstroom From quick windscreen chip repairs and full windscreen replacements to new home window installations and patio doors, their

🎓 🌟🎓 🌟🎓 🌟🎓 🌟🎓 🌟 Goudkop-leerders skenk hul skoolklere aan die klerebank Die graad 7-leerders van Laerskool Goudkop het vandag meer as net hul skoolbanke agtergelaat, hulle het ’n voorbeeld gestel van omgee, nederigheid en diensbaarheid. In ’n daad wat werklik die hart raak, het hulle hul skoolklere met trots en liefde aan die skool se klerebank geskenk. Image: Laerskool Goudkop Hierdie gebaar is soveel meer as die skenk van klere, dit is ’n daad van gemeenskaps

The vibrant entertainment scene in Potchefstroom is gearing up for an unmissable celebration as Kaygism hosts an exclusive birthday event on 23 November 2025. The celebration, presented by Addictive Deep Sessions, will take place at The View Palace and promises a lively mix of music, culture, and top-tier performances. A Star-Studded Lineup The event boasts a powerful lineup featuring some of the most notable names in the local music landscape. Artists expected to set the sta

Child Welfare Potchefstroom is preparing for a lively community afternoon with its upcoming Outdoor Family Fiesta. The organisation hopes to draw families, friends and even the odd curious neighbour for a relaxed day out that won’t require any complicated planning or polished picnic baskets. Event details The fiesta takes place on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at 15:00 at Piet Bosman Stadium in Potchefstroom. The event is positioned as a simple get-together that lets everyone un