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SUPPORT FOR NAMAKWA’S FUTURE EDUCATORS

SUPPORT FOR NAMAKWA’S FUTURE EDUCATORS

September 2025, Aries Solar Power. In the ZF Mgcawu district of the Northern Cape, where the need for more educators remains pressing, initiatives that invest in educator development are creating real opportunities for change. One such initiative is a community bursary programme that is supporting 19-year-old Aaliyah Selborne in pursuing her studies, equipping her with
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ELEVATES POULTRY BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ELEVATES POULTRY BUSINESS

September 2025 Audrey Molalakgotla, owner of Lala’s Poultry in Senwabarwana Village, has grown her business through grit and determination, drawing on her formal training in agricultural management. Despite challenging economic conditions, she operated from an informal setup for five years before successfully relocating to a nearby 1-hectare stand with support from a local enterprise development
NC DoE RECOGNISES RESEARCH ROLE

NC DoE RECOGNISES RESEARCH ROLE

September 2025. Newly published research on early childhood development (ECD) performance in the Northern Cape, paints a markedly improved picture compared to findings from the past three years. Commissioned by two solar plants in Kimberley and De Aar, the study assessed a sample of children aged four to five, and its encouraging results have earned
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS – SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT NC

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS – SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT NC

Request for quotations | Supplier Development, Northern Cape Our Red Sands project in !Kheis Local Municipality, Northern Cape invites qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for the development and implementation of a supplier development programme. RFQ’s should be submitted on or before 29 August 2025 at 16:00 pm. RFQ’s should be sent to:
EMPOWERING KHAI MA YOUTH

EMPOWERING KHAI MA YOUTH

August 2025, Konkoonsies Solar Power. Over 500 learners from communities across the Khai-Ma municipal area were given access to professionals, tertiary institutions, and structured future-planning activities at an event held 31 July 2021 in Aggeneys, designed help guide their academic and future career aspirations. Initiated by a group of solar power plants that support local
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME STRENGTHENS

COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME STRENGTHENS

August 2025, Boshof Solar Power. An entrepreneurship development programme is currently underway in the Boshof and Hertzogville communities, aiming to revitalise and strengthen local businesses. The programme is scheduled to launch in July through a collaboration between five public and private partners, although training has commenced. The Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP) is supporting
WILLIE VAN NIEKERK APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER OF GSAMS

WILLIE VAN NIEKERK APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER OF GSAMS

Cape Town, 1 August 2025 Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS) has announced the appointment of Willie van Niekerk as its new General Manager, bringing over a decade of experience within the organisation to this leadership role. Willie, who first joined GSAMS in 2013 as Commercial Director, has since held several key positions. In 2019
MTB CLASSIC & TRAIL RUN CELEBRATES WINNERS

MTB CLASSIC & TRAIL RUN CELEBRATES WINNERS

July 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. The trails may have changed, but the spirit of the J-Bay Wind Farm MTB Classic & Trail Run remained as strong as ever this past Saturday, 19 July 2025, as over 500 athletes took to the rugged beauty of the Eastern Cape. Set against the backdrop of the iconic
BLADE PAINTING TO PROTECT PRIORITY BIRD SPECIES

BLADE PAINTING TO PROTECT PRIORITY BIRD SPECIES

July 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm has taken a further step in its efforts to protect priority bird species through the introduction of turbine blade painting—a recognised mitigation strategy to reduce bird collisions. By painting one blade per selected turbine, the initiative aims to reduce strikes, particularly among vulnerable species such
FEMALE FARMER ENTERS COMMERCIAL MARKET

FEMALE FARMER ENTERS COMMERCIAL MARKET

July 2025, Boshof Solar Power. Having previously been recognised in a national programme for her role as a female emerging farmer, Hertzogville’s Maria Tswayi is now taking the next step towards entering the commercial food market. This progress is supported by an infrastructure funding initiative designed to address key barriers facing small-scale farmers. The support