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BETTER ECD QUALIFICATIONS RAISE LEVEL OF EDUCATION

BETTER ECD QUALIFICATIONS RAISE LEVEL OF EDUCATION

April 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. A new cohort of fourteen Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners from communities in the Kouga Local Municipal area, have commenced their NQF level 5 training. The aim of the training is to raise Practitioner competence and knowledge, in order to deliver a better quality of education for young children,
DEVELOPING EDUCATORS TO UPLIFT COMMUNITIES

DEVELOPING EDUCATORS TO UPLIFT COMMUNITIES

April 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Having found his way to teaching, via a local reading coach programme in 2016 at the nearby Gamtoos Valley Primary School, Robin Nelson is now a qualified educator, having taken up a teaching position at his very own childhood school, Patensie Primary School, where he is motivated to give
ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS DEVELOP LOCAL SKILLS

ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS DEVELOP LOCAL SKILLS

March 2023, Boshof Solar Power. Internships for young engineers do more than provide practical experience, they assist in developing and enhancing problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, giving newbies the chance to reflect on their professional experiences and demonstrate their potential, proficiency, and talents. This is the experience of young graduate, Nketa Leteane (26), who is the
LOCAL SUPPORT IS HELPING A SMALL COMPANY EXPAND

LOCAL SUPPORT IS HELPING A SMALL COMPANY EXPAND

March 2023, Droogfontein Solar Power. A recent vehicle hand over/donation has given Keaoleboga Lerumo, owner of a local Kimberley-based micro sewing business, another reason to smile. Othie & Angie Holdings, a youth-owned company that produces school uniforms for local schools, first received funding for machinery and business equipment, in 2021 as part of an Economic
WIND ENERGY EMPOWERS YOUNG CONSERVATIONISTS

WIND ENERGY EMPOWERS YOUNG CONSERVATIONISTS

March 2023, Greater Kromme Stewardship. Two young conservationists have found exciting career paths thanks to the internship programme of the Greater Kromme Stewardship (GKS) initiative, demonstrating its success in helping to develop young talent in this important field. “In its second year of operation the GKS resolved to hire an experiential trainee and selected Nelisa
CONSERVING WATER ONE PANEL AT A TIME

CONSERVING WATER ONE PANEL AT A TIME

March 2023, De Aar Solar Power. De Aar Solar Power joins the country in celebrating ‘World Water Day’ this month as it takes a lead in conserving this scarce resource. Having pioneered and implemented ambitious water saving techniques, this solar plant is proud to have served as an example to other renewable energy projects across
LOCAL TYRE COMPANY RECEIVES SUPPORT

LOCAL TYRE COMPANY RECEIVES SUPPORT

March 2023, De Aar Solar Power. A local De Aar-based tyre fitment and repair enterprise, Berreng Tyres, is receiving support from De Aar Solar Power, as part of its Enterprise Development accelerator programme. As a result of this assistance, which will extend over a three-year period, the company has received equipment and infrastructure that is
MATRIC CENTRE IN BOCHUM, CELEBRATES 81% PASS RATE

MATRIC CENTRE IN BOCHUM, CELEBRATES 81% PASS RATE

February 2023, Soutpan Solar Power. Over 81% of learners attending a community Matric Centre based at Marumofase Secondary School in Indermark, are celebrating their successful 2022 Matric results. 106 keen learners dedicated extra time and effort to participate in this academic support programme, focused on assisting them achieve improved results that will enable them to
LEARNERS CELEBRATE READ ALOUD DAY!

LEARNERS CELEBRATE READ ALOUD DAY!

February 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Joszelle Baard, Reading Assistant at a small Patensie-based farm school, Quagga Primary, chose “Sirkus op die plaas” to read to her group of young learners, in celebration of ‘World Read Aloud Day’, as the story is very relatable for children that are familiar with farm life. This annual event
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS JOIN THE DOTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS JOIN THE DOTS

February 2023, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. In mid-January a group of 13 international students studying Aerospace, Electrical, and Computer Engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering, part of the University of Illinois, United States of America, visited Klipheuwel Wind Farm in Caledon. The tour was organised as an opportunity for these keen minds to observe the