ARTICLES RELATING TO POTCHEFSTROOM

Pumas secure quarter-finals

2013-04-27 08:16

The Pumas held off a late flurry to secure victory over the Leopards XV in Potchefstroom and a place in the Vodacom Cup playoffs.

Proteas escape whitewash

2013-01-25 22:38

Graeme Smith's century was key in South Africa's bid to prevent their first series whitewash on home soil against New Zealand.

Phangiso relishes Potch debut

2013-01-24 19:24

Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso is relishing the fact that he can make his ODI debut for the Proteas in conditions he's familiar with.

Motlanthe hails Zuma as a good example

2012-12-06 20:04
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A possible ANC leadership battle was forgotten as Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe praised President Jacob Zuma as a good example of a leader.

Potch student survives 12m fall

2012-10-29 09:37

A student from Potchefstroom University's North West campus is in a critical, but stable condition after falling 12m from the roof of a campus residence.

Pretorius shines for Leopards

2012-04-14 08:02

Former Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius kicked 15 points as the Leopards overcame a spirited Griffons side in the Vodacom Cup.

Semenya to start 800m assault

2012-03-22 16:41

Former world champion Caster Semenya is set to run her first 800-metre race of the Olympic year in Potchefstroom.

Leopards appoint forgotten Bok

2012-01-10 08:08

Forgotten former Springbok centre Jorrie Muller has been appointed as the Leopards' assistant coach for the 2012 season.

Leopards pick World Cup wing

2011-10-05 19:04

Winger Danie Dames, who represented Namibia at the World Cup, has been included in the Leopards side to take on the Sharks.

Lions struck by injuries

2011-09-17 12:07

While the Lions left Potchefstroom with five points, they will be licking their wounds as they contend with injuries.

Altitude a worry for Croatia

2011-09-12 17:35

The Croatian Davis Cup team is struggling to adjust to high altitude conditions ahead of its tie against South Africa in Potchefstroom.

SA receive De Voest boost

2011-08-31 17:43

SA's Davis Cup stalwart Rik de Voest has recovered from a finger injury and will be ready to face Croatia.

SA ready after injury scare

2011-08-22 17:47

SA's Davis Cup tennis team have recovered from a scare after a freak accident in which Rik De Voest injured his hand.

Massive boost for SA cycling

2011-08-04 22:50

South African cycling will benefit from the first wooden indoor cycling track at the North-West University in Potchefstroom.

Leopards promote Tuks star

2011-08-03 20:34

Tuks' 2011 Varsity Cup captain Wesley Dunlop will earn his first start at Currie Cup level when the Leopards host the Pumas.

WP not taking Leopards lightly

2011-07-21 18:11

Despite the thrashing the Leopards got from the Cheetahs, WP coach Allister Coetzee insists they won't underestimate them.

Coetzee explains Dollie snub

2011-07-19 19:52

Allister Coetzee believes he opted for an "aggressive" approach in selecting flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis ahead of Isma-eel Dollie.

Tough Davis Cup draw for SA

2011-07-13 16:09

The South African men's tennis team have been drawn to host a strong Croatian side in their Davis Cup World Group play-off.

Dutch coach hails Anderson

2011-07-10 20:23

Netherlands coach Jan Siemerink says SA's Kevin Anderson proved to be the difference in their Euro-Africa Group One Davis Cup tie.

Anderson levels tie

2011-07-08 18:16

SA's Kevin Anderson beat Thomas Schoorel in four sets to level the Euro-Africa Group One Davis Cup against the Netherlands.

Moodie - Altitude will be key

2011-07-01 16:16

Wesley Moodie believes high altitude will favour the South African team when they take on the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.

Pukke open their account

2011-03-14 19:45

FNB Pukke recorded an emphatic 57-6 win over FNB NMMU in a Varsity Cup round six clash in Potchefstroom.

WP crush Leopards

2010-07-23 21:30

Western Province have extended their unbeaten start to the Currie Cup season when they convincingly beat the Leopards in Potch.

Teacher kills initiate

2009-06-28 20:08

A 28-year-old circumcision teacher has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and killing an initiate in Potchefstroom, police say.

 

Leopards want Super 15 cut

2013-04-07 15:46

The Leopards want SARU to distribute the R39.6m in Super Rugby broadcast money equally amongst the country's 14 provincial unions.

NZ win toss, bat in Potch

2013-01-25 14:29

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first against SA in the third and final ODI at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

Potch battle in the balance

2012-12-29 10:24

The Sunfoil Series clash between the Highveld Lions and Knights in Potchefstroom is in the balance at stumps on day two.

Scene set for Motlanthe's Zuma lecture

2012-12-06 18:41

There has been jubilation and music in Potchefstroom where Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe was to deliver a lecture in honour of President Jacob Zuma.

R500 000 stolen from army base

2012-08-09 10:18
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More than half-a-million rand has been stolen from two safes at a military base in Potchefstroom, Beeld reported.

Tuks set up Maties showdown

2012-03-26 21:49

Tuks will host Maties in the Varsity Cup final after they defeated NWU-Pukke in their semi-final clash in Pretoria.

Former Bok to take on Lions

2012-03-07 09:42

Former Springbok flyhalf André Pretorius will play his first Vodacom Cup match for the Leopards when they take on his former team.

Villa Rosa actor in car accident

2011-10-07 08:00

Villa Rosa actor Dawid Louw has been slightly injured in a car accident after starring in a production at the Aardklop arts festival.

SA's Davis Cup plan backfires

2011-09-17 16:32

South Africa's plan to rest Kevin Anderson in the doubles rubber of their Davis Cup tie against Croatia has backfired.

Lions with one foot in semis

2011-09-15 22:02

A bonus point victory for the Golden Lions over the Leopards could all but assure them a spot in the semi-finals of the Currie Cup.

SA to face weakened Croatia

2011-09-06 21:42

Croatia announced a weakened team for their crucial World Group Davis Cup play-off against South Africa in Potchefstroom.

Davis Cup boost for SA?

2011-08-31 17:11

SA Davis Cup veteran Rik de Voest says the Croatian team is likely to be without Ivan Ljubicic for their playoff against SA.

SA relish Davis Cup venue

2011-08-08 16:09

South African Davis Cup captain John-Laffnie de Jager has defended the decision to play their Davis Cup tie in a 'smaller city'.

Leopards-Pumas like a 'final'

2011-08-04 22:26

Leopards coach Leon Boshoff has described their Currie Cup clash against the Pumas as being similar to a "final".

Coach backs WP's new pivot

2011-07-22 07:30

New WP flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis's coach at UCT is confident that his young charge will pass the test with flying colours.

Leopards to target WP props

2011-07-21 08:56

The Leopards will be looking to exploit WP props Brok Harris and Wicus Blaauw - who have struggled of late.

WP receive Duvenage boost

2011-07-19 16:28

Western Province have been boosted by the inclusion of scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage for their clash against the Leopards.

Booze free Leopards to pounce

2011-07-11 22:00

Leopards coach Leon Boshoff has banned his players from drinking alcohol at any time while they are playing for him.

Anderson steers SA home

2011-07-10 13:22

Kevin Anderson has defeated Robin Haase in four sets to win the Davis Cup tie for South Africa against the Netherlands.

De Voest heads SA challenge

2011-07-07 16:48

Experienced Davis Cup campaigner Rik de Voest has been drawn to play first in SA's opening singles match against the Netherlands.

ANC leads in Potch despite list muddle

2011-05-19 19:38

The ANC is leading in the Potchefstroom municipality, despite failing to register candidates in seven wards.

Olivier inspires Griquas win

2010-07-30 21:49

A superb kicking display by Naas Olivier secured a win over the Platinum Leopards in their Currie Cup match in Potchefstroom.

N West pothole count at 5 648

2010-03-15 22:28

A survey has revealed that there are 5 648 potholes in the North West's Dr Kenneth Kaunda district alone despite repair work being done on the roads every day.

Olympic cyclist stabbed

2009-06-02 10:44

An Olympic cyclist has been hospitalised and four other members of the MTN cycling team are injured following a house robbery in Potchefstroom.

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