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Nuwe kolfblad-aksie oppad

Die Reinke Cricket Club bring 'n nuwe uitdaging na die veld met die bekendstelling van die Castle Lager T10-toernooi. Die kompetisie vind pl…

✍️ Amanda Bekker · 📅 08 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Paws Haven Launches Limited-Time Adoption Drive for Sterilised Cats

To encourage local adoptions and create much-needed kennel space for incoming rescues, the shelter has reduced the adoption fee for sterilis…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Gimmies se Matrieks Skitter op die Rooi Tapyt Tydens Spoggerige Matriekafskeid! 🌟💃🕺

Julle het absoluut pragtig gelyk – maar dit was nog mooier om te sien hoe julle hierdie spesiale geleentheid saam geniet en herinneringe maa…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Nuwe Uitdaging Wag Op Die Gholfbaan By Reinke Se Gholfdag

Reinke Cricket Club reël 'n gholfdag, en daar is 'n nuwe kinkel op die baan. Die Reinke Golfdag 2027 vind plaas op 5 Februarie 2027 by die P…

✍️ Amanda Bekker · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 12 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Understanding municipal boundaries and identifying your local voting station is essential for staying connected with community infrastructur…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Four From Four: Potchefstroom Gimnasium First XI Unbeaten at the Jansen-Gimmie Cricket Festival

Potchefstroom Gimnasium's first cricket team won all four of its matches over the first four days of the Jansen-Gimmie Cricket Festival, inc…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Laerskool Baillie Park Crowns Its Baillie Bee Oral Spelling Champions

Laerskool Baillie Park in Potchefstroom has announced the winners of its Baillie Bee oral spelling competition for Grade 5 and Grade 6 learn…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Potchefstroom Central School Cricketers Picked for North West Trials and Potch Oaks Teams

Fifteen young cricketers from Potchefstroom Central School have been selected for the under-13 North West Cricket Trials Tournament and for …

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 11 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Navigating municipal boundaries and identifying your designated voting station is essential for staying engaged with local community service…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Potch Fun Fest Maak Sy Draai Vir Die Derde Keer

Die derde jaarlikse Potch Fun Fest vind vanjaar plaas op 7 November 2026. Die fees gee vir almal 'n rede om uit te kom, goeie kos te geniet …

✍️ Amanda Bekker · 📅 07 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Agricultural Initiatives and Community Programs Boost Local Development in North West

A series of agricultural support initiatives and community outreach campaigns are driving economic growth and food security across the North…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Saints Christian School's Imago Dei Production Hailed a Huge Success

Saints Christian School in Potchefstroom staged its school production, Imago Dei, on 22 and 23 September 2026 and has described it as a huge…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

National Champions: Laerskool Baillie Park Boys Win the Schools Mountain Bike Title

Laerskool Baillie Park's boys' team were crowned overall winners at the 2026 National Schools Mountain Bike Championships, held in Stellenbo…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Daniël Jacobs Hits 221 as Hoër Volkskool's Under-14s Shine at the Shaun Pollock Tournament

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom sent two under-14 cricket teams to the Shaun Pollock Cricket Tournament, where Daniël Jacobs scored 221 runs in…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 10 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Understanding local municipal boundaries, voting stations, and community leadership is essential for active civic participation and accessin…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 9 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Understanding local municipal structures, administrative boundaries, and election candidates is crucial for civic participation and accessin…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

One Set Short of Bronze: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Tennis Teams Finish Fourth at Multisurface Tournament

Potchefstroom Gimnasium's boys' and girls' tennis teams both finished fourth at the Multisurface Tennis Tournament, played from 26 to 29 Sep…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Fifth in South Africa: Ferdinand Postma High School's Elrise Pretorius Shines in National Writing Competition

Elrise Pretorius of Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma in Potchefstroom placed fifth nationally in the Afrikaans Home Language essay category of the…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Bullseye for North West: Ferdinand Postma Archer Gerhard Maritz Wins IPC Shoot-Off

Ferdinand Postma High School archer Gerhard Maritz won the final shoot-off with 293 out of 300 at the Interprovincial Competition (IPC) on T…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Feesgees en Kersliggies by AGS Baillie Park

AGS Baillie Park Oase van Hoop hou hul heel eerste Kersligfees Mark 2026 op 6 en 7 November. Die fees skop Vrydag, 6 November af vanaf 16:15…

✍️ Amanda Bekker · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

🎨❤️ Paint Your Partner: Creative Social at The Broken Pot! ❤️🎨

Come PAINT • SIP • LAUGH and see how your portrait turns out!…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 06 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Paws Haven at Aardklop 2026: Community Support Exceeds Expectations

Paws Haven achieved remarkable fundraising success following their official participation in Potchefstroom’s premier cultural event, the Aar…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 05 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Pedal Power: Hoër Volkskool Cyclists Ride for North West at SA Championships in Stellenbosch

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom cyclists Lian Louw and Janco Stemmet are representing North West at the South African Championships at Paul Roo…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 05 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

The Pulse of Potch: Key News, Community Highlights, and Sports Updates (17–30 September 2026)

Here is your neutral recap of major events and stories from Potchefstroom and the surrounding regions for the second half of September 2026.…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 02 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 8 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about civic boundaries, voting locations, and municipal leadership is essential for active community participation and acce…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 02 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

North West Police Leadership Upgraded: 116 Officers Promoted in Potchefstroom Ceremony

On Thursday afternoon, 1 October 2026, the South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership in the North West province reached a significant m…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 02 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Meet the Famous Dulux Dogs at Build it Potchefstroom’s Family Fun Day!

Calling all young artists! Children in Grade RR, Grade R, and Grade 1…

✍️ Charlene Bekker · 📅 02 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Kleinskaalse Gasvryheid met 'n Persoonlike Aanslag: Bed-en-Ontbyt (B&B) en Gastehuis-bestuur

In Suid-Afrika vorm hierdie kleinskaalse verblyfsektor die ruggraat van toerisme in plattelandse dorpe, wynstreke en kusgebiede.…

✍️ Charlene Bekker · 📅 02 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Potchefstroom Pulse: A Week of High-Octane Trail Adventure, Festive Serenades, and Legendary Festivities

The week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026, promises an unforgettable calendar across our town.…

✍️ Charlene Bekker · 📅 01 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

SAHRC Launches Systemic Investigation into Prolonged Delays and Service Delivery Deficits in North West Informal Settlements

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has formally initiated a province-wide, systemic investigation to assess the human rights …

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 01 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Planned Power Interruption to Facilitate New Commercial Infrastructure in Ikageng Extension 07

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an official notice to residents regarding a scheduled electrical power interruption affecting Ika…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 01 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 7 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about civic boundaries, voting locations, and municipal leadership is essential for active community participation and acce…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 01 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 6 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about civic boundaries, voting locations, and municipal leadership is essential for active community participation and acce…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 01 Oct 2026

Potch Gazette

Potch Boys' High Brings Home Two Titles From Curro Meridian Rustenburg Tournament

Potch Boys' High's under-15 and first-team squads were crowned overall champions at a tournament hosted by Curro Meridian Rustenburg, the sc…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 30 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Hoër Volkskool Under-17 Netballers Finish Sixth in South Africa at Fast5 SA Schools Champs

Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom's under-17 Fast5 netball team finished sixth in South Africa at the SA Schools Championships, according to a po…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 30 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Four Ferdinand Postma Archers Shoot for North West at the SA Championships in Jeffreys Bay

Four archers from Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma in Potchefstroom are competing for North West at the South African championships in Jeffreys Ba…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 30 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Nearly 2,000 Suspects Arrested as Operation Shanela Intensifies Across North West

Police across the North West province have taken 1,964 suspects into custody over the past fortnight as multi-agency security forces bolster…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 29 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 5 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about civic boundaries, voting locations, and municipal leadership is essential for active community participation and acce…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 29 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Records Fall as More Than 100 Laerskool Mooirivier Tokkies Take to the Pool

More than 100 learners from Laerskool Mooirivier in Potchefstroom swam in the school's swimming gala on Monday, 21 September 2026, where Fre…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 29 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

A Tough Week of Lessons for Potchefstroom Gimnasium's Under-14A Cricketers at Shaun Pollock Week

Potchefstroom Gimnasium's under-14A cricket team played four matches against strong opposition at the Shaun Pollock week, and the school sha…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 29 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Potch Girls' High Speakers Place in National Final of SALA Public Speaking Competition

Four learners from Potch Girls' High placed in the national final round of the South African Literacy Association's English Home Language Pu…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 29 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Ferdinand Postma High School's Caelee Johnstone Earns South African Saddle Seat Colours

Caelee Johnstone of Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma in Potchefstroom has earned her South African Saddle Seat colours and competed for the SA Aca…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 29 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Potchefstroom Pulse: Grand Finale of Aardklop, Community Milestone Celebrations, and Spring Festivities

Beyond the festival stages, our community continues to thrive with heart-warming milestone celebrations, production auctions, creative cake …

✍️ Charlene Bekker · 📅 28 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Ferdinand Postma High School Athletes Sprint to Two Wins and 12 Personal Bests

Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma's athletes claimed two first places, two third places and 12 personal bests at an athletics meeting, finishing 28…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 28 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Laerskool ML Fick's Anthony Rochat Runs Out for the Leopards at U/12 Interprovincial Sevens

Laerskool M.L. Fick learner Anthony Rochat represented his school and the Leopards in the under-12 A team at the U/12 Interprovincial Sevens…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 28 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

JB Marks Warns Residents Against Throwing Objects onto Potchefstroom Power Lines

The JB Marks Local Municipality has warned residents that throwing tyre wires and other foreign objects onto electricity power lines is stri…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 28 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Big Savings, Bigger Trolleys at DISMART!

From tasty treats and breakfast favourites to sauces, cooking essentials, personal care products and household must-haves, there’s plenty to…

✍️ Micayla Jardim · 📅 28 Sept 2026

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Die Wilge Hoërskool Ends the Term as North Vaal Soccer Champions

Die Wilge Hoërskool's soccer team ended the school term as North Vaal winners, according to a post by the school's Facebook page on 25 Septe…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 28 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 4 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about civic boundaries, voting locations, and municipal leadership is vital for active community participation and accessin…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 28 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 3 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about civic boundaries, voting locations, and municipal leadership is vital for active community participation and accessin…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 25 Sept 2026

National News

Call for Action: Addressing GBV and Male Mental Health in South Africa

South African advocate Glenville Boeda Fransman has issued an open plea directed at men across South Africa, urging an immediate end to sile…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 25 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

JB Marks Shuts Off Ventersdorp Water Supply to Install New Pump Station Motor

Residents of Ventersdorp were without water on Thursday 24 September 2026 while the JB Marks Local Municipality's Water and Sanitation team …

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 25 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Tradisionele Hotelle en Oorde: Die Voldiens-Fondament van Suid-Afrika se Gasvryheid

In die breë akkommodasie-landskap bly tradisionele hotelle en oorde die gewildste keuse vir reisigers wat struktuur, voorspelbaarheid en 'n …

✍️ Charlene Bekker · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Ward 2 Profile: Voting District Boundaries and Candidate Roster for JB Marks Municipality

Staying informed about your ward boundaries and voting station location is key to active community participation and accessing local municip…

✍️ Karen Scheepers · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Hoer Volkskool Potchefstroom Gives Its 2027 Grade 8s a First Taste of Volkie Life

The Grade 8 class of 2027 spent 22 September 2026 on the Hoer Volkskool Potchefstroom campus planting the season's first mielies, exploring …

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Laerskool Baillie Park's First Girls' Cricket Team Ends Season Unbeaten as North West Champions

Laerskool Baillie Park's under-13A girls' cricket team beat Laerskool Vryburg by five wickets in the North West league final at Wolmaranssta…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Two Ferdinand Postma Learners Reach the AfriSkuld Spelling Final in Pretoria

Mari-Lize Roos and Oracion Titus of Hoerskool Ferdinand Postma competed in the AfriSkuld spelling competition at the Atterbury Theatre in Pr…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Eldorette Havenga Appointed Deputy Principal at Die Wilge Hoerskool in Potchefstroom

Die Wilge Hoerskool in Potchefstroom announced on 22 September 2026 that Eldorette Havenga has been appointed as the school's deputy princip…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Potchefstroom Secondary School Promotes Mr Nakedi and Mrs Jacobs to Departmental Head

Potchefstroom Secondary School in Mohadin announced on 23 September 2026 that Mr D Nakedi and Mrs N Jacobs have been promoted to departmenta…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 23 Sept 2026

Potch Gazette

Vang die Springbok-Geselligheid by Chillmax Hierdie Sondag! 🏉🍲

Kom ondersteun die Bokke en geniet die heerlike potjie saam met vriende en familie…

✍️ Yolandi Botes · 📅 23 Sept 2026