The Parys Golf Club is set to host its annual Xmas Competition on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Golfers are invited to put their skills, and perhaps their festive spirit, to the test in what promises to be a light-hearted day on the links at the Parys Golf & Country Estate. A Jolly Good Format The day's competition will follow an IPS (Individual Stableford) format, a system known for offering a slightly more forgiving and pacey round. Players should, however, note a particular t

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has issued a public notice confirming a scheduled water shutdown affecting the Ikageng Pump Station. This necessary interruption is required to facilitate a critical infrastructure upgrade: the installation of a new Water Meter and Pump Control Valve . The upgrade work is being carried out by an appointed contractor and is essential for improving the efficiency and management of the local water network. Shutdown Details and Affected Areas The

A syndicate, including two municipal employees  and two community members  from Matlosana, was arrested on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following a collaborative investigation into allegations of fraud and corruption within the City. The arrests were made by the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation), stemming from an investigation led by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) organised crime team. The investigation focused on allegations that the syndicate was

The North-West University (NWU)  is strategically advancing its internationalisation goals following high-level engagements at Otago University  in New Zealand on November 28. The visit focused on strengthening academic and research ties in the rapidly evolving fields of medical training, health research, and space science. The collaboration targets practical academic touchpoints, moving beyond mere agreements toward shared teaching, student mobility, and joint scientific pro

Commuters using the R500 road  face severe and prolonged disruption after a major sinkhole opened up on the provincial route earlier today, Wednesday, December 3. The affected section of the road, located at the turn-off to Goudvlakte  just past Red Cap Ranch , has been immediately closed by authorities. Motorists are being diverted and have been issued an urgent warning to reduce speed, particularly in the current wet weather conditions, as the complex process of repair begi

Goudkop Laerskool het onlangs die skooljaar op 'n hoë noot afgesluit met hul jaarlikse Rugby- en Netbaldag vir 2025. Die geleentheid het die sportveld omskep in ’n sentrum van energie en kameraadskap, en was ’n pragtige manier om die jaar vol trots en vreugde vaarwel toe te roep. Image: Goudkop Laerskool Die dag was uniek in sy aard, aangesien leerders uit alle grade die geleentheid gehad het om teen mekaar mee te ding. In sommige gevalle het grade hul kragte gemeet, terwyl i

Potchefstroom locals and visitors, get ready to ditch the shopping mall chaos for a morning of art in nature. The Hartspad Creative Trail is back with a festive twist on 6 December 2025. This monthly nature-inspired art experience, a collaboration between My Creative Fix and Hartspad, offers a chance to tap into your inner artist just in time for Christmas. 🖌️ Personalise Your Festive Fynbos (or Fir Tree) Forget those mass-produced decorations. This edition focuses on creati

By Laerskool Mooirivier het die einde van die jaar nie slegs afsluiting beteken nie, maar ook 'n belangrike geleentheid vir professionele ontwikkeling en samewerking. Die Graad 1-onderwysers het onlangs byeengekom vir 'n hoogs waardevolle gesprek en werksessie oor die vroeë identifisering van leerders met moontlike disleksie en disgrafie. Image: Laerskool Mooirivier Die sessie is fasiliteer deur MEd-student, Ulricke Slabbert, en die Projek Studieleier, Dr. Elsabe Wessels. Hie

Laerskool M.L. Fick het onlangs die aanstelling van sy nuwe studenteraad vir 2026 gevier met 'n trotse en betekenisvolle inhuldigingseremonie. Hierdie gebeurtenis is 'n jaarlikse hoogtepunt wat die oorgang van leierskapsverantwoordelikhede aan die volgende generasie Emmie-leiers simboliseer. Image: Laerskool M.L. Fick Die geleentheid het die nuutverkose leerders amptelik in hul nuwe en belangrike rolle verwelkom. Hulle is nou die gesigte en stemme van die studentekorps, en sa

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom is oorweldigend trots om die buitengewone prestasie van een van sy oud-leerders, Marco Oosthuizen (Matriek Klas van 2023), te deel. Marco het onlangs 'n internasionale mylpaal bereik deur sy gesogte groen beret as ’n Royal Marine te ontvang. Hierdie prestasie volg op een van die mees uitdagende militêre opleidingsprogramme ter wêreld en getuig van uitsonderlike fisieke en geestelike veerkragtigheid. Image: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Erkenning Vi

Cashibe Pub and Grill in partnership with Aganang FM is gearing up for an exciting pre celebration as they present the Road to 16 December 2025 Family Gathering Picnic Activation. The event promises an energetic build up to the main Family Gathering Picnic and will feature a strong lineup of well known personalities and entertainers. Event Details and Venue Set for 07 December 2025, the activation will take place at Cashibe Pub and Grill located at 5916 Ikhut­seng Street. Com

Potchefstroom is widely recognised as a premier academic hub in South Africa, anchored by the North-West University (NWU) and supplemented by institutions like Boston, CTU, and Eduvos. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations This educational gravity well has created a resilient, high-demand property market, specifically for student accommodation. The process of securing a room is often a high-stakes annual ritual, one that begins as early as September and profoundly shapes the lives o

This Christmas, PAWS Haven's workshop is running on pure love and tail wags. The shelter has assembled a special team of fuzzy helpers who have been tasked with the most important jobs of the season. These dedicated dogs, affectionately known as Santa's Pawsome Pit Crew, are ready to fill their forever homes with maximum sparkle, cheer, and holiday dazzle. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Pawsome Crew of Helpers The crew members are taking their festive roles very seriously

As the holiday and festive season approaches, residents across all communities are being reminded to exercise extra vigilance  and implement proactive security measures. The festive period often corresponds with a statistically recorded increase in criminal activity , particularly in property crimes such as house break-ins and various forms of opportunistic crime. This heightened risk is often attributed to families travelling or relaxing their usual security routines, making

If you know a kid who’s mad about horses, then listen up! The Manu Dei Equestrian Centre is hosting their 2 Day Summer Pony Camp in December, and it sounds like a proper jol for the younger crowd. This is the place to be if you want to spend the holidays getting a bit dirty and having a good time. When and Where to Find the Ponies The two-day camp is set for 10 December and 11 December 2025. It runs from 09:00 until 14:00 each day. The action takes place in Carletonville. It'

The City of Matlosana has implemented significant changes to its utility billing system and introduced a new online web portal. These measures are part of the municipality's ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy  and dependability  of monthly meter readings and enhance service delivery to consumers. The updates aim to provide greater clarity on how meter readings are processed and offer residents a convenient new method for submitting their consumption data. Image: The Go-T

The City of Matlosana's Sports and Recreation Department has announced the upcoming Learn to Swim and Water Safety Programme , scheduled for launch following the official media release on December 2, 2025. This vital community initiative is being executed in partnership with Swimming South Africa , Lifesaving South Africa , and North West Swimming . The programme is designed to bring together expert instructors and lifesaving professionals to enhance water safety knowledge an

Laerskool Oos-Driefontein vier die uitsonderlike prestasie van een van hul leerders, Khaya Ngema, wat by die onlangse Merafong Stad Sporttoekennings vereer is met die gesogte titel van Sportman van die Jaar. Image: Laerskool Oos-Driefontein Hierdie merkwaardige toekenning is 'n amptelike erkenning van Khaya se uitnemendheid, dissipline, en die uitsonderlike verbintenis tot die sport wat hy gedurende die jaar getoon het. Om deur die Merafong Stad munisipaliteit as die topprest

Die Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom (Potch Girls High) is oorstelp van trots om die prestasie van die skaak-uitblinker, Thandolwethu Mahlalela, aan te kondig. Sy is gekies om die gesogte Dr KK Skaakspan te verteenwoordig by die komende Gauteng Inter-Streek Kampioenskap! Image: Hoërskool vir Meisies Potchefstroom (Potch Girls High) Hierdie is 'n kragtige erkenning van Thandolwethu se strategiese briljantheid, ure se toewyding en die intense passie wat sy vir skaak het. Om

Hoërskool Fochville se jaarlikse Gholfdag, gehou op 28 November 2025, was weereens 'n klinkende sukses wat die skoolgemeenskap, borge en oud-leerders bymekaar gebring het vir 'n dag van sport en spanbou. Image: Hoërskool Fochville Die dag het met 'n effense uitdaging begin, aangesien die vroeë oggendweer deelnemers vir 'n oomblik benoud gehad het. Gelukkig het die hemel oopgetrek en die dag het uiteindelik uitstekend verloop, met die son wat oor die pragtige omgewing geskyn h