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SUPPORT FOR YOUTH-OWNED AGRIPRENEURS

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH-OWNED AGRIPRENEURS

August 2022, Soutpan Solar Power. Agripreneurs are an essential link in helping South Africa address food security and nutrition for its growing population and is a viable career choice for youth, especially in rural communities. A perfect example of this is the youth owned Botalatemong crop farmers, in Bochum, Limpopo, which produces spinach, butternuts, watermelons
STUDENT INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

STUDENT INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

July 2022, Droogfontein Solar Power. Tsebang Dube (29), a third year Bachelor of Education student from Barkley-West, is inspired by the young children in her community and thanks to a bursary, is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of being an educator, with the hope to then specialise in sign language to assist special
MANDELA DAY INITIATIVE SUPPORTS TWO SCHOOLS

MANDELA DAY INITIATIVE SUPPORTS TWO SCHOOLS

July 2022, De Aar Solar Power. Amidst much excitement this Mandela Day, over 100 learners from Emthanjeni Primary School and Zingisani Primary School, in De Aar, received brand new school uniforms. The handover by De Aar Solar Power, that took place last week, made for a great celebration. “We are very grateful for the assistance
LAW STUDENT PLANS TO HELP HIS COMMUNITY

LAW STUDENT PLANS TO HELP HIS COMMUNITY

July 2022, Konkoonsies Solar Power. Jandré Cloete (23) is a final year Boston City College Bachelor of Commerce, Law student whose childhood dream to become a lawyer was reignited when he was awarded a study bursary from Konkoonsies Solar Power. Born in Pofadder, this local has big plans to help the community that supported him,
MANDELA DAY COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN KENHARDT

MANDELA DAY COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN KENHARDT

July 2022, Aries Solar Power. In support of the Kenhardt Youth Development Project, a local Kenhardt-based NGO that cares for and supports victims of gender-based violence and violence as a result of alcohol abuse, Aries Solar Power joined stakeholders in an outreach initiative. The community event, hosted at the Kenhardt Community Hall, saw stakeholder representatives
FIRST AID TRAINING FOR ECD PRACTITIONERS

FIRST AID TRAINING FOR ECD PRACTITIONERS

July 2022, De Aar Solar Power. Recognising that first aid training is a basic requirement for all early learning centres, to ensure that young children are kept safe, five local Britstown and Philipstown Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres have upskilled their practitioners and other staff members. Five practitioners and a cook from one of the
ECD SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR OVERBERG AREA

ECD SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR OVERBERG AREA

July 2022, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Early learning plays a critical role in a child’s development, as it deeply affects future physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Hence, the role of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and that of its Practitioners, is pivotal to the success of our children and our nation’s growth and prosperity. In realisation
SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY TRAINING FOR ECD MEMBERS

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY TRAINING FOR ECD MEMBERS

July 2022, Boshof Solar Power. School Governing Body (SGB) training across seven Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Boshof and Hertzogville, in the Free State, is helping centres to remain viable through good governance and management, ensuring sustainability. The programme which commenced in June, has provided intense training for twenty-five governing body members, over a
MITIGATION MEASURES TO CONSERVE BIRD LIFE

MITIGATION MEASURES TO CONSERVE BIRD LIFE

July 2022. One of the five Eastern Cape wind farms, working to conserve natural habitats and protect local wildlife through the establishment and funding of the Greater Kromme Stewardship (GKS) is about to commence its second Shut-Down-On-Demand trial next month. Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm is implementing a conservation programme, Shut Down on Demand (SDOD), aimed
KENHARDT CO-OP INVESTED IN THEIR COMMUNITY

KENHARDT CO-OP INVESTED IN THEIR COMMUNITY

June 2022, Aries Solar Power. A majority women-owned co-op in Kenhardt, Northern Cape, is determined to help ensure that food is accessible and affordable for their community. Thanks to a recent completion of a two-day governance and compliance training programme, they are now one step closer to achieving their goal and building an enterprise that