At The Go-To Guy, we pride ourselves on being the heartbeat of our community. We understand that staying informed about what’s happening in and around town is essential, whether it’s about local businesses, schools, or exciting new ventures. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce our newest segment: "Diary from The Go-To Guy."
What Is the Diary?
The Diary from The Go-To Guy is a weekly summary that will capture all the key activities, events, and highlights that happened at our office every week. This new segment is designed to keep you, our valued community members, updated on everything happening in our vibrant town. From the latest business openings to school updates and upcoming events, the Diary will serve as your go-to source for staying in the loop.
Why the Diary?
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to miss out on important information. The Diary from The Go-To Guy will ensure you never miss a beat. Each week, we will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the week’s events, giving you the inside scoop on what’s been going on in The Go-To Guy's office. Whether you’re looking to discover a new favourite restaurant, stay updated on local school happenings, or learn about exciting new projects in town, be sure to head on over to our website.
A New System for Updates
We are also excited to announce a new system that will enhance how we keep you informed. Starting now, all updates related to schools, businesses, or other entities will be added directly to the original Facebook post’s comments section. This means you can easily track the latest developments and engage with the community without having to search for separate posts. It’s all about making information more accessible and ensuring you stay connected with what matters most to you.
Stay Tuned and Stay Connected
The Go-To Guy has always been more than just a business; we consider ourselves a part of the community. The Diary from The Go-To Guy is our way of strengthening that connection and making sure you’re always in the know. We invite you to join us on this journey, read the Diary every week, and become an active participant in our thriving community.
So, whether you’re a long-time resident or new to town, make sure to check out the Diary from The Go-To Guy. It’s your weekly guide to what’s happening, right here in our community. As always, thank you for being part of The Go-To Guy family.
Week 38 - Diary from The Go-To Guy
It was another busy, busy, busy week for the team at The Go-To Guy.
Unbelievable milestone
Guys, we did it! We have officially reached one of our major milestones - 40 000 followers on Facebook! We knew this would be an incredible milestone celebration, so we did it in style...with a deliciously, decadent, Death by Chocolate cake from Pesto’s. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all of our followers, old and new. It’s such a privilege to be your go-to business for anything and everything in and around town.
Stroom Stories
Tuesday saw a very special guest in the studio - Buksie Reiners from Pret & Proe. Buksie spoke about how Pret & Proe came to exist, the exciting ventures ahead, and what the community can look forward to when visiting their premises. Remember to visit our Walk With Us segment on our website to take a look at this amazing place on the Modderdam Road.
Ms Elisia Smit and Mr Antonio, teacher and sport organiser from Potchefstroom Primary School, joined Drikus on Tuesday’s episode of Skool Kompas. They shared more about the school, their approach to education and teaching, and they had a few laughs in between, as one should.
Pieter spoke with Mikael Gouws on Wednesday’s Spiritual Talk. The topic for today’s inspirational episode was ‘The people who touch our lives contribute to our growth, wisdom and spiritual development.’ This episode delved into how interactions and relationships shape our life journey. If you missed this episode, fear not. Simply click on the image below which will redirect you to the episode.
Thursday’s guest on Stroom Stories was Johaleen Graaff. She is currently a freelance teacher at the Military Base’s After Care Centre. They are busy with the preparations for their concert, which will take place on the 18th of October. The centre does not get any funding from the government, nor the Military Base, so they have no choice but to pay for supplies out of their own pockets. With the concert fast approaching, they are asking for donations in the form of:
Tutu’s for the girls (6 tutu’s, any colour)
Ribbons (any colour)
Hula Hoops (for both the concert and the school)
White shirts for boys and girls (sizes have been provided)
Decor for the stage (the theme is Love)
A few drapes (around 2 meters long, any colour)
Lucky/sweet packets for the kids
Any type of military/navy hats for the boys
Thursday’s Rugby Raas episode saw Drikus talking with Johan Bornman, vice-president of Leopards Rugby. During this episode they reflected on the 2024 season, discussed the different leagues, along with the general challenges they faced this past season. They also spoke about what the future looks like, and what the community can expect from the team and club in 2025, as well as the future of club rugby. Take a look at this episode by clicking on the image below.
The countdown to Aardklop
The countdown to the 26th annual Aardklop Festival is officially underway, and the town of Potchefstroom is getting ready for this week of performing arts, good music, and even better food. From the 24th until the 29th of September, our vibrant town will come alive with visitors, as we all head to the NWU RAG Farm grounds where Aardklop will be held. The daily line-ups are jam packed with amazing talent, and the various venues across town are already busy setting up. Be sure to head on over to Ticketpro to get your tickets to avoid disappointment or visit their Facebook page for more information on the artists, performances and the variety of activities.
Prost!
Not only are we getting ready for Aardklop next week, we are officially less than one month from Bult Oktoberfest - another fantastic festival to look forward to! The day promises to be filled with the sounds of Oompah bands, Kyle Cassim, Francois van Coke, and Chunga Monkey, to name but a few. Make sure you purchase your tickets from Quicket to avoid disappointment.
Matric Farewell Competition
The second matric farewell competition was launched this week, and we couldn’t be more excited! The winning couple from this competition will walk away with an overall prize worth more than R15 000. Head on over to our Facebook page for more information on how to enter for this great competition
Cleaning up our town
As part of the Potch Geesfees’ theme of this year, Beautify our Town, we took hands with ALS, Kooperasie, Meerkat Online Auctions, and Q Stud where we headed to the N12 for a clean-up initiative. It was great to see such commitment from the community, as everyone came together to create a cleaner town.
See you next week!