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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
23 hours 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 42 Diary
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

Charlene Bekker
Oct 215 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


What’s On in Potchefstroom | 4 – 9 October 2025
School holidays, spring sun, and a marquee festival week, Potchefstroom has it all. Image : The Go-To Guy Creations From kiddies’ cycling...

Charlene Bekker
Oct 25 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 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 36 Diary
From classrooms and cricket pitches to bustling bakeries, cattle auctions, and grand openings, Week 36 was a mix of community pride,...

Charlene Bekker
Sep 94 min read


What’s On in Potchefstroom | 5 – 6 September 2025
As spring starts to bloom, Potchefstroom welcomes a weekend packed with community events, music, markets, and fundraisers. Whether you’re...

Charlene Bekker
Sep 53 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 35 Diary
From community clean-ups and padstal pitstops to tractor rallies, rugby tours, escape rooms, and the start of Potch’s biggest festival,...

Charlene Bekker
Sep 24 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 34 Diary
What a week it’s been! From inspiring student teachers to birthday bashes, live music, healthy living, sport development, and Ikageng’s...

Charlene Bekker
Aug 264 min read


What’s On in Potchefstroom | 22 – 28 August 2025
From hands-on workshops and charity drives to tasty pop-ups and competitive quiz nights, this week in Potch is jam-packed with learning,...

Charlene Bekker
Aug 213 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 33 Diary
What a week it’s been in Potchefstroom and Ikageng! From school spirit to sporting dreams, from Italian flavours to hard truths about our...

Charlene Bekker
Aug 194 min read


What’s On in Potchefstroom | 15 – 21 August 2025
From gourmet evenings and charity cycling to gospel music and rugby legends, Potchefstroom is set for a week filled with food,...

Charlene Bekker
Aug 143 min read


The Go-To Guy – Week 32 Diary
It’s been another jam-packed week here at The Go-To Guy, filled with inspiring school stories, sports connections, community growth, and...

Charlene Bekker
Aug 124 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 30: From Rising Rugby Dreams to Community Heartbeats
Week 30 was buzzing with stories of passion, purpose, and plenty of community spirit! From soulful StroomStories and spiritual...

Charlene Bekker
Jul 292 min read


What's On in Potchefstroom | 26 – 31 July 2025
As July draws to a close, Potchefstroom is bursting with life, energy, and events that celebrate everything from outdoor fitness and fine...

Charlene Bekker
Jul 243 min read
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