Op slegs een maand oud moes klein Johanru O'Kelly reeds 'n baie rowwe pad begin stap. Wat as skielike voedingsprobleme op Vrydag, 10 Julie 2026 begin het, het vinnig in 'n dringende mediese krisis ontaard. Foto : BackaBuddy Sy ouers, Saartjie en Johannes O'Kelly, het hom dadelik na die noodafdeling gehaas. Aanvanklik is hulle meegedeel dat daar niks ernstigs fout is nie en is hulle huis toe gestuur. Maar as ouers het hulle geweet hul babaseuntjie veg teen iets groter. Die Dia

A community medical appeal and crowdfunding campaign have been launched via BackaBuddy to assist with the private hospitalization costs of five-month-old Basson Roode. The infant is currently receiving specialized treatment in isolation within the pediatric ward at MediClinic Potchefstroom. Image: BackaBuddy Basson was admitted to the facility following concurrent diagnoses of COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Initially diagnosed with hypoxic pneumonia, his cond

High-performance rugby coach and veteran Riaan van Straten hybrid athlete has officially launched his international crowdfunding campaign via BackaBuddy following his qualification for the Deadly Dozen World Championships in London. Image: BackaBuddy Representing the Leopards Rugby Union as a professional coach for over 22 years, this marks a monumental transition from the technical sidelines to the global athletic stage. Competing in the highly competitive Masters Solo (40–4

In Potchefstroom glo ons daaraan dat wanneer een van ons mense swaarkry, die res van die gemeenskap die stroom van omgee bring. Vandag vra StroomCares julle om julle harte oop te maak vir 'n ware klein vegtertjie wat elke dag bewys dat wonderwerke nog bestaan: Keean Claase. Image(Facebook) : Corneluis Francois Claase Hierdie dapper seuntjie het reeds van sy geboorte af 'n reuse stryd teen ernstige gesondheidsuitdagings moes veg. 🩹 Keean se Pad van Geloof en Vasbyt: Gebore me

'n Gemeenskapsgedrewe fondsinsamelingsveldtog is in Potchefstroom van stapel gestuur om 'n plaaslike gesin te ondersteun wat beduidende mediese uitgawes in die gesig staar vir hul baba, Chandré. Foto: De Leeukuil Mediese Agtergrond en Huidige Toestand Chandré is vroeggebore op 26 weke en het slegs 810 gram geweeg. Sy weeg tans ongeveer 3 kg, het reeds vier maande in die hospitaal deurgebring, en was sedert haar geboorte noch net vir 'n tydperk van agt dae tuis. Volgens inligt

The community is urgently asked to assist 11-year-old Letho, the sole survivor of a devastating vehicle collision on the N12 Fochville crossing. The tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday, 14 June, claimed the lives of four adults when an alleged drunk driver collided with their vehicle. Letho is currently hospitalised in Krugersdorp, facing a long road to recovery. She sustained severe injuries, including fractures to her knee, leg, and wrist. Doctors have confirmed that

’n Dringende openbare steun- en fondsaandrang is deur die ouers van die twee-en-’n-halfjarige Elora Louw-Vorster van stapel gestuur. Foto: BackaBuddy Dit volg ná ’n lewensgevaarlike mediese noodgeval op Vrydag, 5 Junie 2026, toe die kleuter weens ongediagnoseerde Tipe 1-diabetes in ’n diabetiese koma weens Diabetiese Ketoasidose (DKA) verval het. Louw-Vorster is per ambulans vanaf Potchefstroom na die Nelson Mandela Kinderhospitaal in Gauteng oorgeplaas, waar sy in die intens

A local resident known for her lifelong dedication to helping others is now on the receiving end of a massive outreach effort. Lori, a prominent figure in local youth mentorship, is facing a severe, multi-layered health crisis that has prompted her family to launch a public appeal for medical assistance. Image: Back-a-Buddy A Lifetime of Serving Others For years, Lori has been a cornerstone of her community, balancing commitments as a mother, teacher, and youth leader. Most n

The "Fuzzy Facts" are in, and while we can’t scientifically prove that wearing slippers to the office increases your productivity by 100%, we can prove they change lives. Reach For A Dream has officially launched its 2026 Slipper Day campaign, blending lighthearted humor with a deeply serious mission: bringing hope to children fighting life-threatening illnesses. Image: The Go-To GUy Creations The Power of "Fuzzy Facts" Conceptualized by TBWA, this year’s campaign leans into

A local family in Potchefstroom is reaching out to the community to help keep a bright legal career on track. Nikita Wiese, a dedicated law student at the University of South Africa (UNISA), is currently working hard toward her dream of becoming a lawyer, but she’s hit a bit of a financial speed bump that could stall her progress. Imge: The Go-To Guy Creations Passion for Justice Nikita isn’t just studying law for the title; those close to her describe her as someone with a g

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

In ’n oogknip kan alles verander. Op 26 Februarie 2026 was Theo Grimbeek, ’n toegewyde pa en eggenoot, op pad huis toe van sy werk in die Paarl. Foto: BackaBuddy Sy vrou was weg vir werk, en Theo was op pad om sy bakkie te kry sodat hy sy twee kinders by die naskool kon gaan optel.Hy het nooit by die huis aangekom nie. Net 20 km van sy bestemming het ’n nalatige bestuurder voor sy motorfiets ingedraai. Die impak was katastrofies. Theo het nie net sy mobiliteit verloor nie, hy

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

As the temperatures begin to drop in the North West Province, the Bafenyi Trust has officially launched its Winter Project 2026 , a humanitarian campaign aimed at protecting the most vulnerable members of the Potchefstroom and Ikageng communities. With a focus on children, struggling families, and the elderly, the initiative seeks to mobilize local resources to provide essential warmth and nutrition during the harshest months of the year. Addressing the Winter Crisis The arri

The Face of Potchefstroom North West 2026 organization has officially launched a community-driven food drive to support the Stilfontein Matlosana Animal Shelter . This initiative, scheduled for 21 March 2026 , calls upon local residents to contribute dog and cat food to aid the shelter’s ongoing mission of providing for animals in need. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The event will be spearheaded by the young finalists of the 2026 competition, who are using their platform to

POTCHEFSTROOM – Soms gooi die lewe vir ons ’n kurwebal wat selfs die sterkste ouers op hul knieë dwing. Vir die plaaslike egpaar Theunis en Marcelle Richards, het 2026 nie met vuurwerke begin nie, maar met ’n vreesaanjaende wedloop teen tyd. Image(BackaBuddy) : Marcelle Richards Op 5 Januarie, teen slegs 33 weke, moes klein Killian Richards deur ’n noodkeisersnee in die wêreld gebring word. In plaas daarvan om veilig in sy mamma se arms huis toe te gaan, veg hierdie klein veg

There is a specific kind of energy that radiates from someone who has found their true calling. Jonè isn’t just working a job; she is living out a mission. While many spend decades searching for a career that provides both meaning and passion, Jonè found hers the moment she stepped into nursing college in 2023. Today, she is a dedicated caregiver with a heart for service and a dream that needs a little help from her community to reach its full potential. Image: The Go-To Guy

With just 11 days remaining until the special Children's Vat Verniet Tafel event, the community initiative is gearing up to deliver a memorable day for local families. This dedicated project, focused on showing love visibly through practical help , is currently finalising preparations to ensure the day runs smoothly and provides maximum impact. While the support from Potchefstroom has been encouraging, the organisation has issued an urgent call for specific donations and prof

With the festive season fast approaching, the Vat Verniet Tafel is intensifying its efforts to create special moments for families in need. The current focus is on assembling comprehensive food hampers for parents and individual joy packages for children. The team emphasises that continued community support is crucial to making this day truly special. Immediate Needs: Items for Family Hampers The organisation is specifically calling for donations of essential goods to fill th