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Weekly Overview of Potch Incidents: Accidents, Fires, and Community Response 30 July 2025
Between 22 and 30 July 2025, Potchefstroom witnessed a range of events affecting public safety and awareness. These included road...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Medical ID Cards & Wristbands: Lifesaving Emergency Tools
In any medical emergency, a car accident, sudden loss of consciousness or shock, victims often cannot speak for themselves . Government...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 29, 20256 min read


Potchefstroom Safety Watch: Key Updates from 12–22 July 2025
Between 12 and 22 July 2025, Potchefstroom and its surrounding areas experienced a series of traffic incidents, fire outbreaks, protest...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Drink Spiking Awareness in Potchefstroom
Drink spiking, the surreptitious lacing of a beverage with drugs or extra alcohol, is a real threat in nightlife settings, and...

Karen Scheepers
Jun 10, 20256 min read


Reporting a Crime : 10 Steps to Do It Safely and Responsibly
Crime remains a serious concern, with high rates of theft, assault, and other violent crimes affecting communities nationwide. For...

Karen Scheepers
May 20, 20254 min read


New Road Rules Rolling Out in July 2025: What South African Drivers Need to Know
South African authorities are ushering in sweeping road regulation changes effective July 2025, aimed at curbing the carnage on the...

Karen Scheepers
May 13, 202510 min read
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