A shooting incident occurred this morning, Monday 10 November 2025, on Luitingh Street in the Potchefstroom Industria area. Law enforcement officials are currently on scene, and the public has been advised to avoid the area while investigations are ongoing. Image: Potchefstroom First Responders Incident Details: According to official confirmation from Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone , a police spokesperson, a shooting took place at premises known as Chubby Chick in Potchefstroom

In a stirring display of resilience and precision, the Springboks stunned France 32-17 at a heaving Stade de France, celebrating Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test  and Rassie Erasmus’s 50th as head coach  with a performance that defied logic and expectation. Reduced to 14 men for nearly an hour after Lood de Jager’s red card, South Africa produced one of the defining victories of the season, outscoring their hosts 19-3 in the second half to register their ninth win in ten matches agai

🏆 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Wat ’n ongelooflike seisoen het dit vir die 0/11A‑krieketspan van Laerskool La Hoff gewees! Hierdie jaar het hulle saam met Laerskool Vastrap die trofee vir Noordwes‑wenners gedeel, ’n prestasie wat hul toewyding, gees en krag as span beklemtoon. Image: Laerskool La Hoff 🏏 ’n Prestasie met Gees en Spanwerk Alhoewel die eindstryd uiteindelik nie kon plaasvind nie weens weersomstandighede, het ons seuns duidelik bewys dat hulle kampioene in hart en siel

Bothaville se geliefde NAMPO Park gaan hierdie November weer ’n bietjie van ’n “Christmas in the Free State”-gevoel kry. Van 27 tot 29 November 2025 word die OFM NAMPO Park Kersmark aangebied, en dis daardie tipe dorpsgees-byeenkoms waar mens sommer net móét gaan kuier, al was jy nog nie van plan nie. 🎄 ’n Fees vir almal Die kersmark beloof drie dae vol geskenke, plaaslike produkte, kos wat lekker ruik én klink (jy weet mos, die tipe roosterkoek wat jou van ver roep), en mus

There’s something brewing, or rather, freezing, every Wednesday at the Crocodilian Hotel & Restaurant, just seven kilometres outside Fochville. Known for its mix of luxury accommodation, private functions, and lively restaurant and bar, the venue is introducing a weekly reason to gather the girls for a relaxed evening out. Midweek Made Easy The deal is straightforward and, frankly, quite lekker: R225 gets you a selected pizza and one frozen cocktail. No confusing combos or hi

🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨 Laerskool Saamtrek se Graad 2- en Graad 3-leerders het op 7 November deelgeneem aan die Matlosana Sub-District Creative Arts Day by Western Reefs Primary, en hulle het behoorlik gaan spog met hul talent en skeppingsvermoë. 🖌️🌟 Image: Laerskool Saamtrek Hierdie dag het jong kunstenaars van verskillende skole byeengebring om hul kunswerke aan die gemeenskap en beoordelaars ten toon te stel. Die Saamtrek-leerders het nie net met hul kleurvolle, oorspro

It’s been another lively week in Potchefstroom, filled with sport, community spirit, family fun, and plenty of local action! From marathon fundraisers to family karting and riverside fishing, Week 45 had us on the go and loving every moment. Here’s your friendly rundown of everything we captured this week. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations SportStroom 3 November - Max Williamson’s 175 km of Heart & Hope This week’s SportStroom  kicked off with a truly inspiring story. Max Willi

🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het onlangs ’n opwindende oggend beleef toe Laerskool Mooirivier-leerders die skool besoek het vir ’n unieke leerervaring. 🧒🏼👧🏼📚 Image: Laerskool Mooirivier 👨‍🏫 Wetenskap in Aksie Onder leiding van mnr. Sarel Naudé van die NWU - Noordwes-Universiteit, het die jong leerders deelgeneem aan ’n praktiese STEM-werkswinkel oor vuurpylbou. 🚀 Kreatiwiteit neem vlug Die sessie het nie net wetenskaplike beginsels op ’n pr

🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 At the Chatsworth Cricket Oval, the Dragons gave a valiant performance but narrowly missed out in a tightly contested match. Chasing 125, they finished on 112/7 in 20 overs , falling short by 13 runs . Top contributors included: M. du Preez  — 39 off 32 V. Reddy  — 26 off 39Despite the loss, the team’s determination was evident throughout. The Dragons expressed pride in their performance and resolved to regroup and rise stronger. Image: North West Dragons

On Wednesday, 17 December 2025 , the festive atmosphere at the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will welcome one of Afrikaans music’s most versatile performers, Ruhan du Toit. Image(Facebook) : Ruhan Du Toit With the LiggieFees@Potch celebration running from 28 November through to 31 December, this mid-December slot offers the perfect mix of lights, music and community spirit, making Ruhan’s performance a must-see for both families and music-lovers alike. A Legacy of

House music lovers are in for a musical experience as Beat Soul officially launches his highly anticipated “Faded” EP on Sunday, 16 November 2025. The event will be hosted at the elegant BLK Lounge Rooftop, promising an evening filled with smooth beats, soulful sounds, and top-tier entertainment. A Celebration of Soulful House Known for his deep, emotive sound and rich musical production, Beat Soul’s Faded EP  represents his latest creative chapter. The project captures the e

On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home will be immersed in festive illumination and uplifting music as Jo Black takes his turn on the stage at LiggieFees@Potch. Image (Facebook) : Jo Black The event, spanning from 28 November through to 31 December, has become a beloved annual tradition in Potchefstroom, combining thousands of lights, family-friendly attraction, live performances and a charitable purpose. Jo Black’s performance comes at a p

Not a kid banging on drums in a garage, an artist composing with AI and turning it into songs people love. That’s the simple, disruptive pitch behind Jakkalsvibes (also styled Jakkals Vibes): a South African songwriter whose tracks are built with AI‑assisted production and delivered with big, radio‑ready choruses. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations Why he’s suddenly everywhere Jakkalsvibes describes his process plainly: he writes the lyrics himself and partners with AI for the

In true Potchefstroom spirit, where community and compassion always come first, StroomCares  invites all local businesses and residents to join hands (and dancing shoes!) for a special fundraising evening , “Dans vir W.J.” Image : Provided This heartfelt event is being held in support of W.J. Immelman, a devoted father of three and a respected member of our community, who is bravely fighting bone marrow cancer. The evening promises not only great fun but also a chance to make

As jy al ooit op ’n braaivleisvuur of dansvloer beland het waar iemand die “Alane”-deuntjie aanhef en die res van die skare spontaan invul met “Hallo my maatjie, hoe gaan dit?”, dan is Kurt Darren se splinternuwe enkelsnit presies vir jou. “Hallo My Maatjie” is vars uit die oond en reeds op YouTube en stroomdienste, ’n knipoog na ’n jarelange Suid-Afrikaanse tendens wat nou ’n volbloed partytjielied geword het. Foto : The Go - To Guy Creations Van “Alane” tot “Hallo my maatj

Aganang FM is bringing a spectacular live broadcast experience to Brothers Inn No. 2 (Chicco’s Place, Extension 7)  on Sunday, 16 November 2025. Get ready for a Double Dose of smooth soul and timeless jazz as Sunday Bliss  and Corner of Jazz  join forces for a unique musical celebration. An Afternoon of Soul & Jazz From 2 PM, the airwaves will come alive with soulful melodies and jazzy rhythms, broadcast live from 11372 Motlagomang Street. The event promises a relaxed, uplift

Daar is ’n gesin in ons gemeenskap wat tans deur ’n baie moeilike tyd gaan. ’n Ma en pa met hul 17-maande-oue baba probeer elke dag om kop bo water te hou, maar hulle beleef swaar tye. Soos baie ander in ons dorp, het die ekonomiese druk en alledaagse uitgawes eenvoudig te veel geraak. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Hulle probeer met alles in hul vermoë om te oorleef en vir hul kind te sorg. Die ma bly tuis om na die baba te kyk, terwyl die pa help waar hy kan. Ten spyte van

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

In the heart of Potchefstroom, Battery Fitment Outlet (BFO) has become a trusted name for dependable, affordable, and high-performance automotive batteries. Known for their professional service and extensive product knowledge, the BFO team has built a reputation that goes beyond simple sales - they deliver power you can rely on . A Legacy of Trust and Performance For years, Battery Fitment Outlet Potchefstroom has served both individuals and businesses with top-quality car ba

’n Tong‑in‑die‑kies afskeidsbrief vir fliek- en reeksliefhebbers. Beeld: The Go-To Guy Creations Kom ons wees eerlik: ons het dit almal ’n bietjie geweet. Daardie knap klein platform waar jy nie vir jare hoef te wag vir die nuutste afleverings van The Block, Yellowstone en al die ander “net‑in‑Australië‑vrygestel‑gisteraand‑maar‑vandag‑al‑hier”‑treffers nie...ja, dáárdie platform. Die een wat gevoel het soos ’n geheime fliekkelder agter die yskasdeur. Die ligte is nou af. My