Potchefstroom is an energetic, academic city, hosting the Potchefstroom Campus of the North West University. The community are friendly and helpful, consisting of mostly Afrikaans speakers. This area is known as the North-West Province’s Home of Sport and is a home away from home for many international athletes and teams. With no large industries, this area has clean air, and a low crime rate.
The Mooi Rivier Mall in Potchefstroom has over 100 stores. It boasts food and entertainment facilities that overlook the Mooi River including a cinema, and games at the Magic Company. The Botanical Gardens is also a big attraction for the young and old.
There are many parks and reserves in the area including Boskop Dam Nature Reserve, Dome Bergland Nature Park and Buffelsvlei Wild Animal Park. These parks and reserves are great places for locals to entertain or just to socialise.
Potchefstroom currently has a very large demand for residential units and in the last year potential buyers had to be placed on a waiting list due to no supply. The low interest rates climate has resulted in some people having more disposable income after paying off their short-term debt. They are now using the funds to get into the property market. Potchefstroom on its own is a big market, as there are always people who are searching for residential property.
