The City of Matlosana has released two important public notices addressing current risks and disruptions affecting local communities. Rising river levels following dam releases have prompted a flooding warning, while a separate vandalism incident at an electrical substation has caused water supply interruptions in parts of the municipality. Residents are urged to stay informed and exercise caution as authorities respond to both situations. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Flood

Water infrastructure across the City of Matlosana is undergoing significant maintenance and emergency repair interventions this week, affecting multiple communities. Residents in Orkney have been informed of a scheduled water supply interruption due to planned maintenance, while the City has also announced the successful repair of a major water line supplying Hartbeesfontein and Tigane. These developments form part of ongoing efforts to ensure a stable and reliable water supp

A significant milestone has been reached in the City of Matlosana as the Department of Human Settlements, together with municipal leadership, continues to advance the Military Veterans Housing Project. The initiative aims to provide dignified, stable housing for military veterans and forms part of broader national efforts to support those who have served the country. Image: City of Matlosana Progress on Housing Delivery Gcinisipho Trading (Pty) Ltd was appointed to construct

For residents of Ikageng and the greater Potchefstroom community, the South African summer is the perfect season to tackle gardening projects and home renovations. Longer days, warm weather, and the year-end holidays offer a golden opportunity to refresh your property. Image(Facebook) : BUCO Potchefstroom BUCO Potchefstroom (including its Ikageng branch) is here to help - offering everything from building supplies and roof sealants to garden tools and outdoor essentials under

Esmi’s Pet Grooming in Potchefstroom has earned a stellar reputation for pampering dogs and cats  alike . Owner Esmi Bronkhorst brings over a decade of professional grooming experience to every pet’s haircut or bath . Image(Facebook) ; Esmi's Pet Grooming Here, your pet’s well-being truly is the top priority , the clean, calm salon is designed so even anxious pets feel at home . Esmi’s friendly, qualified team treats each animal with gentle care and patience, ensuring every v

The North-West University’s (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus esports team delivered a standout performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. Their impressive showing has earned them a place in the highly anticipated Rocket League Grand Finale  this upcoming December, reinforcing the campus’s growing reputation as a rising force in university esports. Image: NWU Dominating Performance in Split 2 Competing against some of the

🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚 By Laerskool Mooirivier is leer nooit met vakansie nie, en ons onderwysers ook nie! Hierdie week het ons opvoeders ’n inspirerende akademiese bosberaad gehou, en dis duidelik: 2026 gaan ’n jaar van groei, innovasie en geleenthede wees. Image: Laerskool Mooirivier Vooruit Beplan, Sukses Bou Onder die boomtoppe en tussen idees wat vrylik gevloei het, het ons personeel saamgekom om strategies te beplan vir ’n akademiese jaar wat werklik uitstaande sal wees.

JB Marks Local Municipality, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the North-West University (NWU), is hosting an international delegation from Sweden as part of a week-long benchmarking and knowledge-exchange visit. The programme has been designed to highlight local strengths, showcase community-driven development, and deepen international partnerships focused on sustainable growth. Image: JB Marks Showcasing Local

The Ventersdorp Road Pump Station has officially resumed normal operations following a planned shutdown to complete a major equipment upgrade. The JB Marks Local Municipality confirmed that the work was finalised successfully and that water supply across affected areas has stabilised. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Purpose of the Shutdown The temporary interruption formed part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement project. Technicians installed a new 200 kW motor and pump

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 For over four decades, Asjassies Pre-Primary has been a joyful launchpad for little learners, a place where giggles meet growth, and curiosity is nurtured every single day. We’re more than just a school, we’re a family where every child is known, loved, and celebrated. Image: Asjassies Pre-Primary Where Little Minds Blossom At Asjassies, learning is never boring. Instead of desks and drills, we fill our days with play-based learning, creativity, movement,

🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟 Yesterday marked a heartwarming milestone at Ashton John’s Private School as our Grade R learners took a proud step forward in their academic journey, caps on heads, dreams in their hearts, and smiles that lit up the room. Image: Ashton John’s Private School A Celebration of Growth and Greatness As these young learners walked across the stage with confidence and joy, they reminded us of something truly powerful: brilliance begins with small steps. Thi

From sport stories and school achievements to power-tool demo days, tile shopping, and rising music stars from Ikageng, Week 46 was full of energy, variety, and the kind of community moments that make Potchefstroom so special. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy Here’s everything we covered this week, in one place, in full colour. SportStroom – 12 November Volkies Cricket: Reflecting on 2025, Building for 2026 On 12 November , SportStroom welcomed Pieter Wiid  and Wynand Schmitt

🎉 🍬🎉 🍬🎉 🍬🎉 🍬🎉 🍬🎉 🍬 Laerskool Mooirivier het dié week behoorlik gegons van opwinding toe die wenners van die gewilde Munchies-kompetisie aangekondig is, en wat ’n heerlike bederf was dit nie! Image: Laerskool Mooirivier Wanneer ’n Tokkie Wen, Vier Ons Almal Met blink oë en breë glimlagte is ons gelukkige wenners in die kollig geplaas. Elkeen het ’n Munchies-geskenkbewys ontvang vir hul klas, dis mos nou regte spanpret! Dit wys net weer: by Mooirivier is daar altyd

⚽ ⚽⚽ ⚽⚽ ⚽⚽ ⚽⚽ ⚽ This past weekend, the Astro wasn't just a soccer field, it was a stage where future champions took their first bold steps into the beautiful game. Saints Christian School proudly hosted its highly anticipated Grade 2 Soccer Tournament, and the energy was electric from the first whistle to the final goal. Image: Saints Christian School A Day Full of Heart, Hustle, and High Fives The sun was shining, the crowds were buzzing, and our little learners were ready t

Die Mooirivier Kersmark in Bailliepark, Potchefstroom, maak weer sy deure oop van 20 November tot 29 November, elke dag van 09:00 tot 20:00. Dis die tyd van die jaar waar mense kom rondstap, koop, kuier en natuurlik eet. Want sonder ’n bord kos voel ’n mark mos halfpad. Kersgeskenke wat nie in plastiek draai nie Die mark is propvol handgemaakte items, speelgoed, houtwerk, juwele, dekor, klere en ander geskenke wat nie lyk of dit gister by ’n bargain bin uitgeval het nie. Hier

Die Rooy Food Market maak op Sondag 30 November 2025 weer sy opwagting in Potchefstroom, en dié keer bring hulle sommer ’n hele Kersfees vibe saam. Dis die soort mark waar mens jou Sondag kan begin met goeie kos, ’n bietjie kuier, en heel waarskynlik meer inkopies as wat jy beplan het. Maar dis mos hoe dit gaan. Wanneer en waar Die mark vind plaas by Van Rooyen Hall in Piet Bosmanstraat, en die deure is oop van 10:00 tot 15:00. Dis lekker naby vir meeste Potch-inwoners, en me

🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍 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