In the heart of the North West, Potchefstroom has long been defined by more than just its history and oak trees; it is defined by a spirit of "Stroom Cares." Image : BackaBuddy This community-driven ethos, championed by local platforms like The Go-To Guy and various neighborhood networks, has a powerful history of stepping up when one of its own is in need. Today, that call for compassion is louder than ever as we share the story of Shané Swanepoel. A Mother’s Fight Against

At 15, most teenagers are navigating the halls of high school, dreaming of their futures, and making memories with friends. But for Chanté, a resilient young girl from our community, life looks very different. Image : BackaBuddy For half of her life, she has been fighting an invisible battle,one that has now reached a terrifying breaking point. What started as simple headaches at age eight has spiraled into a daily struggle for survival. Today, Chanté’s body has become a pris

Ons ken almal daardie een persoon wat altyd eerste is om te help. Dié een wat nie vra "hoekom" nie, maar "waar en wanneer." In Potchefstroom is Aldus Smith een van daardie mense. Maar vandag is die rolle omgedraai: Aldus het sy gemeenskap se hulp nodig. Foto : BackaBuddy Wat begin het as ’n nodige rugoperasie op 14 Maart, het ontaard in ’n uitmergelende mediese stryd wat geen familie alleen behoort te dra nie. Die Stryd agter die Skerms Aldus het ’n groot neurochirurgiese pro

In the heart of our community, NG Welfare Potchefstroom stands as a vital shield for those who cannot protect themselves. As a registered Non-Profit Organisation (074-510-NPO), they have spent years dedicated to the critical mission of child protection and family support. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations From safeguarding vulnerable children to providing essential social services during times of crisis, their work is the backbone of local social stability. However, the current

Life has a way of changing in an instant. One moment everything is normal, the next, your world is turned upside down. For Morné Greeff , a beloved friend, father, and community member, that moment came all too suddenly when he suffered a severe stroke . In a single heartbeat, everything shifted. Now, Morné faces an incredibly challenging road to recovery, one that requires both courage and community. Image (Back-a-Buddy): Morné Greeff A Fighter’s Spirit Despite the odds, Mor