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The Go-To Guy | Week 46 Diary
From sport stories and school achievements to power-tool demo days, tile shopping, and rising music stars from Ikageng, Week 46 was full of energy, variety, and the kind of community moments that make Potchefstroom so special. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy Here’s everything we covered this week, in one place, in full colour. SportStroom – 12 November Volkies Cricket: Reflecting on 2025, Building for 2026 On 12 November , SportStroom welcomed Pieter Wiid and Wynand Schmitt

Charlene Bekker
1 day ago4 min read


The Go-To Guy | Week 45 Diary
It’s been another lively week in Potchefstroom, filled with sport, community spirit, family fun, and plenty of local action! From marathon fundraisers to family karting and riverside fishing, Week 45 had us on the go and loving every moment. Here’s your friendly rundown of everything we captured this week. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations SportStroom 3 November - Max Williamson’s 175 km of Heart & Hope This week’s SportStroom kicked off with a truly inspiring story. Max Willi

Charlene Bekker
Nov 104 min read


The Go-To Guy | Week 44 Diary
From relaxing riverside retreats to adrenaline-fuelled sport and the buzz of new business launches, Potchefstroom, Parys and Ikageng gave us another action-packed week! Here’s how The Go-To Guy team spent it, lens in hand and coffee in reach. Image (Created) : The Go-To Guy Ikageng 28 October - Jerry & Blackcat Clothing: Rebuilding Dreams in Style In Ikageng we met Jerry, the resilient creator behind Blackcat Clothing. His journey has been anything but easy - from facing f

Charlene Bekker
Nov 34 min read


The Go-To Guy | Week 43 Diary
From early childhood education to grassroots football and marathon mornings, Potchefstroom was buzzing with action this week! Whether on the field, in the classroom, or behind the counter, our team was everywhere capturing the heart of our community. Here’s what went down in Week 43. SkoolKompas 20 October - Building Bright Beginnings at Hasie Hop Kleuterskool We started the week with a visit to the world of little learners on SkoolKompas, where Drikus Viljoen sat down with

Charlene Bekker
Oct 284 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 41 Diary
From MMA inspiration and school holiday fun to business brilliance and community creativity, Week 41 reminded us again why Potchefstroom and Ikageng are bursting with stories worth telling. Let’s dive into the highlights of another jam-packed week with The Go-To Guy team on the move. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations SportStroom 9 October – The Fighter with a Potch Heart On this week’s SportStroom, Drikus Viljoen sat down with none other than Micky Cloete, Potchefstroom’s very

Charlene Bekker
Oct 144 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 40 Diary
From rugby glory and school fun to creative showcases, braai bargains, and biltong bliss, Week 40 was one to remember. Potch and...

Charlene Bekker
Oct 84 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 39 Diary
From biltong to Braai Day, from charity collections to pageants, Potch and Ikageng once again reminded us what community spirit looks...

Charlene Bekker
Sep 303 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 38 Diary
From school inspiration to sport, waffles and steak, local soccer derbies, community upliftment, and even a dash of sweet factory fun,...

Charlene Bekker
Sep 234 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 37 Diary
Week 37 was one of those weeks that reminded us why we love what we do. From family stories in the classroom to sports dreams, charity...

Charlene Bekker
Sep 164 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 31 Diary
From heartfelt community projects to safety talks, school pride, sports strategy, and even electrifying winter promos, Week 31 at The...

Charlene Bekker
Aug 54 min read


The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary – Week 27 & 28: Style, Stories and Street Dance Energy!
As winter settles in, Potchefstroom and Ikageng are buzzing with stories that warm the heart and inspire the spirit. From community...

Charlene Bekker
Jul 143 min read


Welcome to The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary! Week 26
Here’s your friendly, informal roundup of Week 26,everything we’ve been up to around Potch. Grab your coffee and enjoy! Image : The Go-To...

Charlene Bekker
Jul 22 min read


Week 25 at The Go-To Guy – From Pocket Pals to Trolley Dashes & Dance Battles!
Week 25 brought colour, energy and community spirit to the heart of Potchefstroom once again. From handcrafted creativity to high-energy...

Charlene Bekker
Jun 243 min read


The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary: Week 24 - A Celebration of Community, Sport, and Stories!
This week was all about heart, hustle and highlighting the amazing people and places that make Potchefstroom tick. Here's a quick peek...

Charlene Bekker
Jun 192 min read


Week 23 at The Go-To Guy – Community, Competition & a Whole Lot of Heart
Here we go again with another week full of stories, giveaways, special visits, and incredible people from our beautiful Potch community....

Charlene Bekker
Jun 103 min read


Week 22 at The Go-To Guy – Stories, Sport & Small Wins
Welcome back to another edition of our weekly diary, where we round up all the action, moments, and magic that filled our week here at...

Charlene Bekker
Jun 103 min read


The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary – Week 21: New Faces, Fresh Paint & Father’s Day Fun
Another week, another whirlwind of stories, smiles, and community connection. From surprise visits and exciting workshops to fresh starts...

Charlene Bekker
May 263 min read


The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary – Week 20: From Nampo to the Streets of Potch
Phew, what a jam-packed week it’s been here at The Go-To Guy! Week 20 saw us all over Potchefstroom – from muddy fields at NAMPO to rugby...

Charlene Bekker
May 153 min read


The Go-To Guy Weekly Diary – Week 19: From Paint Projects to Padel Matches
Week 19 came in swinging quite literally! From martial arts and community meetings to paintbrushes, purring pets, and proud moments, it’s...

Charlene Bekker
May 94 min read


What’s Happening in Potchefstroom | Weekend Line-Up: 25 – 28 April 2025
Get ready for a weekend filled with live entertainment, family fun, creative workshops, reading retreats, and spiritual growth right here...

Charlene Bekker
Apr 253 min read
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