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A Week in Potch WhatsApp: Power, Pet Alerts, and Pending Bills
This report covers the key community discussions and service delivery alerts shared across Potchefstroom WhatsApp groups from Friday, December 5, to Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The focus of the week was predominantly on navigating persistent municipal system errors, managing scattered power outages, and coordinating essential community services and voter registration drives. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 💻 Municipal Account System Issues The issues surrounding the municip

Karen Scheepers
3 days ago3 min read


Potch WhatsApp Watch: Weekly Community Update
The week of Friday, November 28, to Wednesday, December 3, 2025, saw significant activity across various Potchefstroom community WhatsApp groups. Recurring themes centered on power outages, water supply issues, municipal finance concerns, and general community safety alerts, highlighting ongoing service delivery and local governance discussions. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚡️ Power Supply and Storms Power failures dominated the chat groups this week, with multiple outages

Karen Scheepers
Dec 43 min read


Potch Weekly WhatsApp Chatter & Service Update 20–27 November 2025
Over the past few days, various Potchefstroom-based WhatsApp groups have been actively used by residents and ward representatives to report, respond to, and discuss ongoing municipal challenges. The conversations captured real-time accounts of power outages, cable faults, road hazards, water leaks, animal rescues, and weather warnings. These interactions not only highlighted service delivery concerns but also demonstrated the important role local communication platforms conti

Karen Scheepers
Nov 273 min read


Potch Weekly WhatsApp Chatter & Service Update
During the past week, safety remained a key concern in various areas of Potchefstroom. A wave of unrest reportedly erupted in the Bult area following reports of a violent incident involving a student, prompting residents to avoid the vicinity. While details remain sensitive, the messages circulating in WhatsApp groups reflected community unease and heightened awareness. In a related development, an increase in Ford vehicle thefts was reported in both Potchefstroom and Klerksd

Karen Scheepers
Nov 203 min read


Potch: Late October Marked by Disruptions, Delays, and Community Alertness
Community Buzz: WhatsApp Groups Light Up with Reports, Warnings, and Concerns As October drew to a close, a surge of WhatsApp group updates from various neighborhoods painted a vivid picture of Potchefstroom’s dynamic day-to-day realities. From residents exchanging safety warnings about malfunctioning traffic lights and delayed refuse collection, to real-time updates on water repairs and power outages, the digital pulse of the town revealed both resilience and frustration. Re

Karen Scheepers
Nov 53 min read


Weekly Community Report: Infrastructure, Safety, and Local Updates
This week’s community communications across various JB Marks municipal wards highlighted several ongoing service delivery matters and local initiatives. Information was gathered from multiple ward WhatsApp groups to provide residents with a clear overview of municipal operations, maintenance progress, and neighbourhood activities. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Infrastructure and Maintenance Progress Multiple wards reported updates on essential municipal services, particularl

Karen Scheepers
Oct 233 min read


Potch WhatsApp Weekly Service Delivery & Safety Update
Covering Key Alerts and Resident Concerns Potchefstroom residents were once again quick to raise concerns and share alerts on their local WhatsApp groups this past week. From malfunctioning traffic lights and refuse collection delays to fire hazards and electricity billing confusion, the community's digital conversations offered a real-time reflection of daily service challenges and safety risks. This update highlights the most significant issues that affected neighbourhoods

Karen Scheepers
Oct 163 min read


Community Updates from Local WhatsApp Groups
Potchefstroom Weekly Service Delivery & Safety Update 25 September to 8 October 2025 From broken cables to blocked drains, jack-knifed...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 93 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Service Delivery & Safety Update
Community WhatsApp Highlights: 18–25 September 2025 Each week, Potchefstroom residents turn to community WhatsApp groups for real-time...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 253 min read


Potch WhatsApp Groups' Weekly Service Delivery & Safety Update
From infrastructure concerns to power outages and service extensions, Potchefstroom residents have continued to share real-time...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 183 min read


This Week in Potch WhatsApp Chats: Towers Pressure, Tree Drama & Traffic Alerts
5 – 11 September 2025 This week's community updates focus on water pressure problems, electrical outages, infrastructure work, and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 113 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Group Update 4 September 2025
Over the course of the past week, Potchefstroom’s WhatsApp groups served as active hubs for sharing community updates, alerts, and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 43 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Group Update – 28 August 2025
The past week saw high volumes of community group activity across Potchefstroom, with residents highlighting problems and solutions...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 283 min read


Potchefstroom Weeklikse Wyk-Groep Opsomming – 21 Augustus 2025
Potchefstroom se wyk-WhatsApp-groepe het die afgelope week weer gefunksioneer as ’n belangrike kanaal vir inwoners om inligting te deel,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 213 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Ward Group Update – 14 August 2025
Every week, ward-based WhatsApp groups in Potchefstroom pulse with updates from residents, councillors, and first responders. From...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 143 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Ward Group Update – 7 August 2025
Every week, Potchefstroom residents use their local ward WhatsApp groups to share updates, raise concerns, and offer support in the face...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 83 min read


Potchefstroom Weeklikse Wyk-Groep Opsomming – 24 Julie 2025
Elke dag deel inwoners van Potchefstroom hul bekommernisse, waarnemings en voorstelle op hul onderskeie wyk-WhatsApp-groepe. Hierdie...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 313 min read


Potchefstroom Weekly Ward Group Update 24 July 2025
Every week, residents across Potchefstroom turn to their local WhatsApp ward groups to raise concerns, share updates, and support one...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 243 min read
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