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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


Tragic Passing of a Child at Khutsong Extension 3 Reservoir
The Khutsong community has been left in shock following the tragic passing of a 2-year-old child who fell into a reservoir chamber at the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 293 min read


Merafong Municipality Highlights Action Plan Following Fochville Water Protest
The Executive Mayor of Merafong City Local Municipality, together with representatives from the Gauteng Provincial Government, has...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Armed Confrontation Over Flat Sparks Tensions in Meiringspark
Residents of the Matlosana CRU Gomora section in Meiringspark faced a tense standoff this week when an alleged armed gang attempted to...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Carletonville Hospital Addresses Concerns Over Water Supply and Media Report
Carletonville Hospital has issued a response following a recent report that raised questions about water availability and patient care at...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Klerksdorp Museum Brings Heritage and Sustainability to Bosworth Primary
The Klerksdorp Museum has taken heritage education beyond its walls, hosting a vibrant outreach program at Bosworth Primary School. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Protest Over Water Crisis Brings N12 and R500 to a Standstill
Residents of Kokosi in Merafong have reached breaking point, taking their frustration to the streets in a large-scale protest that shook...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 min read


Kokosi Shutdown Planned Amid Water Crisis
A community meeting was held at Imfundo Secondary School on 18 September to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Merafong City. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 221 min read


Ventersdorp Youth Protest and the New Mine Controversy
On 18 September 2025, the streets of Ventersdorp were filled with burning tyres, makeshift barricades, and chants from a frustrated...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 195 min read


Weekly News: Carletonville & Merafong Community Round-Up
The past week has brought a mix of challenges, resilience, and inspiring stories across Carletonville, Fochville, Khutsong, and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 186 min read


A Journey for the Animals – Leon Bester’s Visit to Paws Haven
A Mission on Two Wheels This past Saturday, Paws Haven had the privilege of welcoming Leon Bester, a man on a remarkable journey. Leon is...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 182 min read


TRACTOR Awareness Rally Concludes in Bredasdorp, Leaving a Legacy of Care and Connection
A Journey that Touched Every Town Along the Way On Friday, 12 September 2025, the NWU TRACTOR Awareness Rally (Together Rallying Across...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 184 min read


NWU and Potchefstroom Hospital Drive Patient Safety Forward with Research Seminar
On 10 September, the North-West University (NWU) partnered with Potchefstroom Hospital to host a Patient Safety Research Seminar at the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 182 min read


Exhibition Opens with Vibrant Showcase at Potchefstroom Museum
The official opening of the “Creative Collaboration” exhibition at the Potchefstroom Museum Gallery drew a lively crowd of artists,...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 162 min read


Dr Petronella Lunda Elected to Lead SOMSA North West
The Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) North West has entered a new era of leadership with the election of Dr Petronella Lunda ,...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 162 min read


Explosion and Fire at Rheinmetall Denel Potchefstroom Plant Contained, No Injuries Reported
A sudden explosion shook the Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) plant near Boskop, Potchefstroom , on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. The blast...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 152 min read


Klerksdorp’s Medical Waste Plant Gutted by Fire, Community Left with Questions
Klerksdorp residents are reeling after a massive fire destroyed South Africa’s largest medical waste incineration facility last week. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 153 min read


International Day of Democracy: Empowering Every Voice
Today, September 15, the world observes the International Day of Democracy , a reminder that every individual has the right to be heard...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 154 min read
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