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REMEDIAL CLASSROOM TO SUPPORT LEARNING

REMEDIAL CLASSROOM TO SUPPORT LEARNING

May 2023, De Aar Solar Power. Van Rensburg Primary School, in Britstown, has added a dedicated remedial class, for foundation phase learners from the community who need assistance and support to overcome learning challenges. Dorian Olifant, Chief Education Specialist: Curriculum at the Northern Cape Department of Education commented, “One of our biggest challenges as the
BOSHOF ENTREPRENEUR IN THE MAKING

BOSHOF ENTREPRENEUR IN THE MAKING

May 2022, Boshof Solar Power. With a dream of owning her own business, Eveline Gaopalangwe, is celebrating being one step closer having recently celebrated her graduation. This 23-year old Boshof resident, is the fifth member of her community to complete her tertiary studies through the Boshof Solar Power bursary programme, which funded her with a
KLIPHEUWEL JOINS ENERGY DIGICON

KLIPHEUWEL JOINS ENERGY DIGICON

May 2023, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. The management team of the Overberg-based Klipheuwel Wind Farm took part in the Western Cape Government’s most recent Energy Digicon, which forms part of it Energy Resilience Programme. The team was pleased to welcome the Province’s delegation and outline the role that this wind farm plays in powering thousands of
NEWLY RENOVATED ECD CENTRE

NEWLY RENOVATED ECD CENTRE

May 2023, Droogfontein Solar Power. The recently renovated Helen Joseph ECD Centre in Galeshewe, means that the lives of the many young children, who attend the small community centre daily, are happier, brighter and safer. “This small crèche was unfortunately victim to a spate of break-ins in 2020, and coupled with a lack of funding
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES ECD CENTRE RE-OPENING

COMMUNITY CELEBRATES ECD CENTRE RE-OPENING

May 2023, De Aar Solar Power. The re-opening and subsequent refurbishment of the small Philipvale ECD centre, in the Upper Karoo’s Philipstown has been greeted with much joy by the local community, understandably, as this is the only crèche in the area. With the added facilities, this key establishment has been able to steadily increase
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