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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
COMPLIANCE INTERVENTION TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES

COMPLIANCE INTERVENTION TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES

November 2024, Aries Solar Power. Aries Solar Power launched a business intervention aimed at helping local businesses in the Kenhardt community become compliant and recognised by companies offering contract work opportunities, earlier this year. This initiative followed extensive community engagement, revealing a significant need for compliance support among local SMMEs, NGOs, and enterprises. Many of
PROGRAMME EMPOWERS ASPIRING TEACHERS

PROGRAMME EMPOWERS ASPIRING TEACHERS

October 2024, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Bursary funding is opening doors for aspiring teachers and other students in the greater Kouga area, enabling them to follow their passion for education. Among the more than 50 beneficiaries of the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm Bursary Fund, which supports local students across various fields, is Ruchaan Malgas (30),
THREE NEW LOCAL ENTERPRISES JOIN

THREE NEW LOCAL ENTERPRISES JOIN

October 2024, Droogfontein Solar Power. Recognising the vital role of entrepreneurs in boosting economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating jobs, Droogfontein Solar Power has inducted three new local enterprises into its enterprise development programme. This initiative is essential for uplifting communities, particularly in rural areas, by providing much-needed support to small businesses. The programme, which