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Red Bull Racing F1 Car Brings the Thrill of Formula One to Merafong
Motorsport fans in Merafong were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the iconic Red Bull Formula One Racing Car made a special stop at the Engen Garage, Corner Palladium and Fluorspar Streets , on 11 October 2025 . The visit turned an ordinary Saturday morning into a high-octane celebration of engineering excellence, speed, and global racing culture. A Global Icon Meets Local Excitement The arrival of the Red Bull Racing car drew curious crowds from across the West

Karen Scheepers
Oct 133 min read


Empowering Ward 26 Entrepreneurs: JB Marks and NYDA Celebrate Business Training Graduates
The Mohadin Community Library in Potchefstroom came alive on Friday, 10 October 2025, as proud young entrepreneurs from Ward 26 received their certificates for successfully completing the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Business Management training. The event, hosted under the banner of the JB Marks Local Municipality, marked another positive step in strengthening youth empowerment and entrepreneurship within the community. Image: JB Marks A Celebration of Determinat

Karen Scheepers
Oct 133 min read


Carletonville Kickboxer Charmaine Venter Becomes 2025 IMMAF World Champion
Carletonville’s very own Charmaine Venter has etched her name into the history books by winning gold at the 2025 IMMAF World...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 102 min read


Potchefstroom Museum Art Gallery Showcases Four Distinct Exhibitions Under One Roof
The Potchefstroom Museum Art Gallery is currently hosting a remarkable series of four simultaneous exhibitions, offering visitors a...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 92 min read


Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Hits Merafong Amid Nationwide Livestock Crisis
A serious Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has hit livestock herds across parts of the Merafong City Local Municipality , with the...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 95 min read


Klerksdorp Library’s School Holiday Programme Brings Joy, Creativity, and Learning to Local Children
The City of Matlosana ’s Klerksdorp Library has once again turned reading and learning into a lively celebration through its School...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 92 min read


Weekly News Roundup: Carletonville & Fochville
A week of contrasts unfolded across Carletonville and Fochville, marked by environmental concerns, community achievements, public safety...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 93 min read


Jetour Klerksdorp: A Modern Automotive Experience in the Heart of the City
The North West motoring landscape has a new name to watch, Jetour Klerksdorp , a dealership that brings fresh energy, sleek design, and...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 93 min read


Matlosana Entrepreneurial Flea Market Launches with Energy and Opportunity
The City of Matlosana kicked off the Matlosana Entrepreneurial Flea Market Day on Friday, 03 October 2025 , at the Klerksdorp Civic...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 82 min read


Committee Oversight Visit Highlights Urgent Preservation Needs at Potchefstroom Heritage Sites
The Sport, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee of the JB Marks Local Municipality, led by Chairperson Cllr. Ivan Clarde Derbyshire ,...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 83 min read


Matlosana Shines in Hosting Successful North West N12 Ultra Marathon
The City of Matlosana proudly celebrated another milestone in regional sports excellence with the successful hosting of the North West...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 82 min read


Nations Unite in Potchefstroom: Soldiers Conquer Obstacle and Endurance Fronts at MILCOMP 2025
Potchefstroom once again became the stage for extraordinary military excellence as the Chief of the South African National Defence...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 83 min read


Military Skills Competition 2025: From Water Challenges to Precision Shooting in Potchefstroom
The Chief of the South African National Defence Force’s Military Skills Competition (MILCOMP) 2025 has moved into full gear at the Army...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 33 min read


JB Marks Crowned Best Performing Municipality in North West Province
In a notable endorsement of municipal performance, JB Marks Local Municipality has been awarded the Best Performing Municipality in the...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 32 min read


Power Outage in Van der Hoffpark After Damaged Overhead Cable
Repairs may take several hours depending on the extent of the damage, and updates will be communicated to residents as work progresses....

Karen Scheepers
Oct 31 min read


Temporary Road Closure Announced for Oudebrug Street on Monday, 06 October 2025
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice informing residents and motorists of a planned temporary closure on Oudebrug...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 13 min read


Kusile Unit 6 Goes Commercial – Strengthening South Africa’s Power Supply
South Africa has reached a major power milestone with Eskom’s announcement that Unit 6 of Kusile Power Station has achieved commercial...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 13 min read


Carletonville and Fochville: A Week of Tragedy, Resilience, and Community Spirit
The past week in Carletonville and Fochville has been marked by a mixture of tragedy, resilience, and remarkable community efforts. From...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 14 min read


Military Skills Competition 2025 Opens with Focused Training and International Camaraderie
Potchefstroom has once again become the center of military sporting excellence as the Chief of the South African National Defence Force’s...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 14 min read


Military Skills Competition 2025 Opens in Potchefstroom with Parade and Briefings
The 18th edition of the Chief of the South African National Defence Force’s Military Skills Competition (MILCOMP) officially opened in...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 303 min read
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