Die merksentrum wat by Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma bedryf word, het 'n inspirerende besoek van die hoogste vlak ontvang. Die Direkteur-Generaal van Onderwys, mnr. Mweli, het onlangs 'n besoek aan die sentrum gebring, wat 'n diepgaande impak op die personeel gemaak het. Image:  Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Die besoek het die opvoeders wat betrokke is by die kritieke proses van eksamenmerking gevul met 'n nuwe sin van trots, doelgerigtheid en motivering. Opvoeders: Die Land se Kos

Die drome van een van Curro Klerksdorp se leerders, Jennifer, het pas ’n reuse stap nader aan die vriespunt beweeg! Ná ’n uiters strawwe keuringsproses uit duisende aansoeke wêreldwyd, is Jennifer gekies vir die Top 10-groep van studente wat meeding om ’n plek op ’n lewensveranderende ekspedisie na Antarktika saam met die bekende avonturier, Riaan Manser. Image:  Curro Klerksdorp Die skool is oorstelp van trots oor Jennifer se prestasie. Om van duisende drome tot die Top 10 t

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom het verlede week 'n trotse oomblik beleef toe die skoolhoof, mnr. PW van Aswegen, die instelling verteenwoordig het by die bekendstelling van Solidariteit SOS se spesiale gedenkboek. Hierdie gedenkboek is opgestel ter viering van Afrikaanse skole wat die merkwaardige mylpaal van 100 jaar en ouer bereik het. Image: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Die geleentheid, wat ’n eeu van Afrikaanse onderwys in Suid-Afrika vier, het skole van regoor die land bym

Christmas lunch is one of those traditions everyone loves right up until it’s their turn to cook. This year Die Pienk Huis in Potchefstroom is offering Christmas takeaways on 24 December 2025, aimed at people who would rather spend the day arguing about who hid the brandy than peeling potatoes. There’s no website and no ticket link to fuss with. Orders are handled the old-fashioned way through their Facebook page or directly with the team. If anyone needs to double-check deta

Potchefstroom High School for Boys (PHSB) is ecstatic about the latest provincial selection news. We proudly celebrate the outstanding achievement of Bokang Ramatsa, who has recently been chosen for the prestigious North West U/17 Urban Cricket Team! Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys This selection is the culmination of years of intensive training, determination, and an unwavering passion for the game. It places Bokang among the elite young cricket players in the prov

Potchefstroom se pannekoek-liefhebbers kan hul kalenders regmerk vir Vrydag 5 Desember 2025. NG Welsyn hou daardie dag ’n pannekoek verkoping om fondse in te samel vir Potch NG Welsyn se werk in die gemeenskap. Dis een van daardie events waar jou laat-ontbyt sommer ook jou gewete bietjie ligter maak. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Die pannekoek story speel af by 108 Kampstraat, Potchefstroom, by NG Suiderkruis. Dinge skop af om 10:00 en hou aan tot uitverkoop. Met ander woorde,

Large parts of Potchefstroom are currently experiencing a power outage, with the municipal electricity department confirming that efforts to restore supply are temporarily stalled due to severe weather conditions. 🛑 Restoration Efforts Delayed by Severe Weather The power outage was reported to municipal electricians around 14:30. While the fault has been identified and the department is aware of the situation, the ongoing storm has made working conditions unsafe for maintena

Petit Artiste is hosting a Paint and Sip Day on Saturday, 13 December 2025. The session runs from 10:00 to 13:00 at Dorps Padstal, 19 Water St, Parys. The plan for the morning It’s a three-hour, step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist. Everyone gets the full kit. All art supplies are included, so nobody has to arrive clutching a leaky paint box from 2009. On arrival, guests are welcomed with complimentary coffee, tea or juice. While painting, there’s also a gla

Potchefstroom High School for Boys (PHSB) recently hosted its annual Sponsors' Thanksgiving Dinner, a special and meaningful evening dedicated to expressing profound gratitude to the businesses and community partners who have generously supported the school and its learners throughout the academic year. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys The dinner, held in an atmosphere of mutual appreciation and strong community spirit, was specifically aimed at highlighting the crit

Die skooljaar is besig om ten einde te loop, maar by Laerskool M.L. Fick is die fokus reeds op 'n georganiseerde en stresvrye aanvang van 2026. Ouers van M.L. Fick-leerders word hiermee dringend versoek om kennis te neem dat alle skryfbehoefte pakkette en individuele benodighede vir die 2026 skooljaar nou reeds by die gerieflike Fickie Winkel beskikbaar is. Image: Laerskool M.L. Fick Waarom Vroegtydige Aankope Krities is Die tydperk voor die aanvang van 'n nuwe skooljaar word

Vir die Klas van 2025 was die laaste week van November 'n tyd van dubbele sentiment: die einde van 'n uitdagende akademiese reis en die begin van die volgende hoofstuk. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het verlede week 'n hartlike afskeid gereël vir al hul finalejaarstudente met 'n gesamentlike afskeidspiekniet wat oor al drie kampusse gestrek het. Image: NWU - North-West University Hierdie spesiale geleentheid, gehou op 24 November, het studente die geleentheid gegee om hul l

Met die laaste eksamenvraestelle wat amptelik ingehandig is, heers daar 'n gevoel van verligting en opwinding onder duisende Suid-Afrikaanse skoolverlaters. Die handboeke is weggepak en die tasse word gepak, want die jaarlikse pelgrimstog na kusdorpe soos Plettenbergbaai, Jeffreysbaai en die KZN-Suidkus, in die volksmond bekend as Matriekbaai , het amptelik begin. Terwyl hierdie tydperk dien as 'n welverdiende viering van twaalf jaar se harde werk, maan owerhede en onderwysle

Geen wind, dreigende reën of stywe spiere kon die geesdrif demp tydens Laerskool La Hoff se jaarlikse La Hoff Pappa Liga (LPL) nie. Dié gewilde instelling op die skoolkalender het op 15 en 22 November 2025 plaasgevind en weer eens bewys dat wanneer La Hoff se pappas (en onderwysers!) die kolf opneem, dit ’n fees van vriendskap en pret is. Image:  Laerskool La Hoff Vir twee dae het die skoolgronde gewemel van ondersteuners, spantruie en strategieë wat gewissel het van "slaan h

Archers who like their weekends served with a bit of mud on the shoes and a bow in the hand should take note. Elgro River Lodge is hosting the 100 x 3D Archery Festival from 5 to 7 December 2025, with Elgro Archery Club behind the action. The event runs in Potchefstroom and is open to both traditional and compound archers. What “100 x 3D” Actually Means The name is not metaphorical or aspirational. This festival will have 100 separate 3D targets laid out across the lodge grou

North West Delegates Forge United Front for NGC The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West province successfully concluded its two-day Provincial General Council (PGC)  on November 30, following intensive strategic deliberations held at the Potchefstroom Banquet Hall. Convened under the guidance of ANC National Chairperson, Cde. Gwede Mantashe, and NEC Deployee, Cde. Mduduzi Manana, the PGC was a critical step in preparing the provincial delegation for the upcoming

Residents in the Khuma area have been notified of a scheduled temporary interruption to the water supply  set to take place on Tuesday, 02 December 2025 . The interruption is necessary due to planned Eskom maintenance  affecting municipal infrastructure. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚠️ Details of the Interruption The City of Matlosana Municipality issued the advisory to ensure residents are prepared for the fourteen-hour interruption period. Date:  Tuesday, 02 December 2025

The Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market successfully hosted a dynamic Farmers Market Day on Friday, 28 November 2025, at the Matlosana Mall. The event served as a critical platform aimed at boosting local enterprise and connecting small-scale producers directly with consumers and stakeholders. Image: The City of Matlosana 🥕 Platform for Emerging Farmers and SMMEs The day-long market attracted a wide array of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) and emerging farmers from

The Springbok Women's Sevens ‘A’ side delivered a strong and unbeaten performance across the first two days of the International Invitational tournament at the Emirates Dubai 7's, maintaining a perfect record through the pool stages to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Dubai Debut Success The South Africans began the day with a narrow but determined 12-10 win over the LV Hammerheads. Despite a sluggish start, which included an early yellow card for Leigh Fortuin and conceding

December 1st is globally recognised as World AIDS Day, a critical moment for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for those living with the virus, and commemorate those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses. Instituted in 1988, it was the first-ever global health day and remains one of the most significant observances dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic and encouraging progress in prevention, treatment, and care. Imag

Club CSA is hosting an exciting Mogodu Monday and Games Night on Monday, 1 December. The event promises a blend of delicious food, great entertainment, and friendly competition for all attendees. Pool Tournament and Games One of the main attractions of the evening is the pool tournament, where participants will compete for a grand prize of R500. Along with the tournament, a variety of other games will be available, including Ludo, 60 Seconds, chess, Monopoly, dominoes, and ka