As we edge closer to the end of 2025, the energy in Potchefstroom is reaching a fever pitch. This week’s diary is a bumper edition, spanning the highlights of Weeks 50 and 51. We’ve been busy in the studio, out on the sports fields of Ikageng, and hitting the aisles of our favorite local retailers to bring you the best of what’s happening in our backyard. Whether you're looking for spiritual growth for your kids, a sugar rush for the holidays, or a last-minute chance to win b

Welcome back to our weekly journey through the Potchefstroom community! Week 49 once again proved that this town never stands still. It was a week filled with the summer heat, the spirit of giving, and the sound of power tools. We were everywhere - in our beloved studio for a heartwarming interview, out and about discovering the best local deals, and, of course, at places that help us relax and kick off the season. Grab a hot (or perhaps ice-cold!) coffee, get comfortable, an

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

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

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

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

Potchefstroom and Ikageng were alive with activity this week - from students stepping up to lead change, to businesses bringing innovation, to sports and community events keeping our local spirit strong. Here’s what the Go-To Guy team captured through the lens in another unforgettable week! StroomStories 14 October | Building a Better Future Through Sport Our StroomStories studio welcomed Renier, Boka, and Wian, three NWU honours students in Enterprise Management who are pr

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

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