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READ-ALOUD PROGRAMME

READ-ALOUD PROGRAMME

October 2025, De Aar Solar Power and Droogfontein Solar Power. A new reading programme has been introduced in local primary schools to help over 45 Northern Cape foundation phase educators guide learners beyond just sounding out words, towards truly understanding what they read. The programme provides teachers with training and classroom resources, while also encouraging
LOCAL YOUTH TRAIN AS WIND TURBINE TECHNICIANS

LOCAL YOUTH TRAIN AS WIND TURBINE TECHNICIANS

October 2025, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. A most recent intake of local talent from communities across the Overberg for a wind turbine technician training programme, aimed at equipping young people with the skills needed to support economic growth and address the shortage of technical expertise in the renewable energy sector, are set to commence their practical
PROGRAMME DOUBLES INTAKE IN SECOND YEAR

PROGRAMME DOUBLES INTAKE IN SECOND YEAR

September 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Building on the success of a local wind turbine technician training programme, which launched in June last year, four new young trainees have completed the theory portion of their training, with their two months of practical on site training commencing this week. Now in its second year, the programme
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