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DRIVING EDUCATION ACCESS

DRIVING EDUCATION ACCESS

April 2025, Boshof Solar Power. Active community engagement and a growing public-private partnership between Tokologo Local Municipality and Boshof Solar Power are helping to expand access to tertiary education in the region. More learners from Boshof and Hertzogville are now applying for and receiving bursaries to further their studies. This progress follows several years of
NORTHERN CAPE ECD PRACTITIONERS GRADUATE

NORTHERN CAPE ECD PRACTITIONERS GRADUATE

April 2025, Droogfontein Solar Power. In early childhood, children need a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment that supports their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. In line with this, a group of Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners recently graduated from Droogfontein Solar Power’s ECD training programme, contributing to the ongoing commitment to improving the quality of
GRADUATION MILESTONE

GRADUATION MILESTONE

April 2025, De Aar Solar Power. After more than two years of intensive study, two dedicated ECD practitioners from the Pixley ka Seme municipal district, Siphokazi Jack and Suney Mouton, were awarded their NQF Level 4 Further Education and Training Certificate in Early Childhood Development. “Our ECD Practitioner Training Programme aims to build capacity among
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS

March 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Recognising that psychosocial challenges are barriers to education and other community development initiatives, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm continues to invest in learner and youth awareness programmes across the Kouga Municipality. Support extends to the Humansdorp, Hankey, and Thornhill Victim Support Centres, as well as long-term beneficiary, the Jeffreys Bay
GREYTON’S ECD CENTRES TRANSFORMED

GREYTON’S ECD CENTRES TRANSFORMED

March 2025, De Aar Solar Power. Two of the three Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the small village of Greyton have undergone significant upgrades, improving learning environments for children aged 2–5. These projects, part of Klipheuwel Wind Farm’s ECD support programme, include infrastructure enhancements, practitioner training, and regulatory and compliance support to strengthen their
TEACHER IS INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

TEACHER IS INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

February 2025, De Aar Solar Power. Samantha Moses (41), a Reading Coach from De Aar, is preparing to graduate with her Diploma in Grade R Teaching in the middle of this year, bringing her one step closer to realising her dream of making a difference in her community by applying her skills and dedication as
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS

January 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. One of the key factors for South Africa’s economic growth is the success of entrepreneurs. Small businesses, especially black-owned and black women-owned enterprises, play an important role in driving economic inclusion, creating jobs, and supporting financial stability. Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s Enterprise Development Programme highlights the value of this
ECD PRACTITIONERS CELEBRATE GRADUATIONS

ECD PRACTITIONERS CELEBRATE GRADUATIONS

November 2024, Soutpan Solar Power. Six Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners from rural communities in Limpopo have successfully completed their NQF Level 4 qualifications, marking a significant milestone in Soutpan Solar Power’s ECD development programme. The practitioners, who represent villages including Witten, Indermark, Marobjane, Ga-Machaba, Rammutla B, and Marobjana, were honoured at a graduation ceremony
LOCAL BAKERY THRIVES WITH BUSINESS SUPPORT

LOCAL BAKERY THRIVES WITH BUSINESS SUPPORT

November 2024, De Aar Solar Power. A small bakery in the remote community of Britstown is demonstrating how targeted business support and mentorship can turn a fledgling start-up into a thriving enterprise that creates local jobs and inspires the community. Jo-Ann Matjan, the owner of Heavenly Treats, is a beneficiary of De Aar Solar Power’s
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION EMPOWERS

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION EMPOWERS

November 2024, Boshof Solar Power. Around 200 Grade 11 learners from Boshof received rechargeable LED lights last Friday, 25 October, at a handover event hosted by Boshof Solar Power. This initiative, undertaken in response to a request from the Tokolokgo Municipality, will support students from Boshof Combined School and Aramela Combined High School, in their