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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
LOCAL BUSINESS SUCCESS IS A TESTAMENT

LOCAL BUSINESS SUCCESS IS A TESTAMENT

June 2022, Droogfontein Solar Power. Leboko Tyres, a local black-owned SMME based in Barkly Road, Kimberley, has not only grown into a sustainable small business over the last three years, but is set to expand its service offering thanks to further funding support from Droogfontein Solar Power. As a testament to the success of the
LOCAL SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GLOBAL WIND DAY 2022

LOCAL SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GLOBAL WIND DAY 2022

15 June 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Over 400 primary school learners in the Kouga region, celebrated Global Wind Day (GWD) on 15 June 2022. The event was honoured across seven schools, with a literacy competition, themed ‘Hear the Wind Sing’. Funded as part of the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm education programme, this writing and
BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

June 2022, De Aar Solar Power. Local De Aar Reading Coach, Samantha Moses (38), is one step closer to fulfilling her dreams of becoming a teacher. Driven by a strong desire to make a difference in Early Childhood Development (ECD) in her community, Samantha is excited for the opportunities that will be unlocked, with help
LOVE LIFE LAUNCHES NEW YOUTH CENTRE

LOVE LIFE LAUNCHES NEW YOUTH CENTRE

June 2022, Soutpan Solar Power. Amidst much excitement members of the Bochum community, together with local youth and a number of key stakeholders, including the Mayor of Blouberg Municipality, gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Love Life Youth Services Centre. The premises has been provided by the Blouberg Municipality, whilst the extensive renovation
FAIR ACCESS TO SCHOOL FOR GIRLS WITHIN REACH

FAIR ACCESS TO SCHOOL FOR GIRLS WITHIN REACH

June 2022, Boshof Solar Power. Thousands of girl learners, across seven schools, have been helped through a programme aimed at supporting dignity through the supply of personal hygiene products. Having identified that girls were missing up to a week of school each month, this programme has been rolled out across four high schools and three
UPGRADED POFADDER BOARDING HOUSE RE-OPENS

UPGRADED POFADDER BOARDING HOUSE RE-OPENS

June 2022, Konkoonsies Solar Power. The recently refurbished Boesmanland Hoerskool boarding house facility, was officially handed over to the school and Department of Education, in a ceremony, 17 May 2022. Representatives from the Department of Education and the Local Khai-Ma Municipality were in attendance, alongside members of the School Governing Body, parents, learners and funder
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS READ FOR AFRICA DAY

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS READ FOR AFRICA DAY

June 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Hundreds of Grade 1 to 3 learners and their Reading Assistants, across fourteen schools, in the communities of Hankey, Patensie, Ocean View, Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp, participated in a read-aloud competition, to commemorate Africa Day (25 May 2022). As one of the highlights in this year’s Reading Assistant programme,
BURSARY HELPS STUDENT FULFILL HIS DREAMS

BURSARY HELPS STUDENT FULFILL HIS DREAMS

May 2022, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. 24-year-old Grabouw local, Cirvin Johannes, is one of a large cohort of beneficiaries who have successfully completed their degrees with the help of Klipheuwel Wind Farm’s Bursary Programme. Along with other beneficiaries across communities in the Overberg region, the programme provided Cirvin with the means to obtain a Bachelor of