Photos: A festival and colour and speed at NW Platinum Inter-high

Fifteen schools have been going at it the whole day in front of a packed NWU McArthur Athletics stadium.

February 19, 2026

Wouter Pienaar Less than a minute

Athletes gave everything on the track.

The North-West Platinum Inter-high has been a festival of top athletics action today (Thursday, February, 19) at the NWU McArthur Athletics Stadium.

Fifteen school have been giving their all on the track and field. The sound level in the stands have also been fantastic with the cheerleaders making sure to give their school their full support.

The full results will be posted as soon as it is available.

See the photos here: (Photos: Wouter Pienaar)

Athletes gave everything on the track.

Wollies’ athletes were in fantastic form.

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February 19, 2026

Wouter Pienaar Less than a minute

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I am the editor of the Potchefstroom Herald since January 2026. I have a keen interest for sport and local community news. I have more than a decade of experience covering various beats. Journalism is a lifestyle.