Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - With the rainy season approaching, the threat of flooding should be front of mind for the municipality. Floods earlier this year caused lots of damage and disrupted services, which is why the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) calls for storm water systems to be inspected.

Ashton John’s Private School officially welcomed spring by planting a Combretum Erythrophyllum (Vaderlandswilg/ Bush Willow) on Monday September 1. In collaboration with Tigane Nursery and Cool Desk, this tree marks growth, renewal, and an ongoing commitment to a greener tomorrow. The Bush Willow is a proudly South African tree that provides shade, attracts birds, and stands as a symbol of strength and resilience. Pictured is Bernard Viljoen, marketer at Ashton John’s, Natasha Mocke (In en Om Suid-Afrika) and Fatima Bhabha (Cooldesk).

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The Orkney and Klerksdorp Animal Shelter’s fundraiser, dog show and family fun day will be held this weekend. All animal lovers are invited to this great event, hosted by K9 Academy at Curro, 22 Elm Street on Saturday September 6. They promise a fun-filled day for the whole family and their furry friends. The dog show categories are nicest rescue, smallest adult dog, largest friendly dog, best dressed, dog & owner look-a-like, ugliest adorable mutt, best dog trick, prettiest dog (small, medium, large) and 2025 prettiest dog of the year.

Klerksdorp Midweek, Potchefstroom - Met lente in die lug, raak mens lus om weer rond te ry en op Saterdag 6 September is dit ‘n gulde geleentheid om na Potch te reis vir die antiekmark. Die mark fokus op oudhede, versamel-items, antiekware, ou kaste, matte, boeke, kunswerke, porselein, antieke juwele, speelgoed, silwerware en nog vele meer.