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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
LEARNING THROUGH FUN

LEARNING THROUGH FUN

May 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. With a spotlight on developing language at a young age, a cohort of excited young children and their respective Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners, gathered over two days to kick-off a high-impact programme aimed at stimulating language development through creativity. Commencing 24 May 2022, the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm
LOCAL SMME RECEIVES FUNDING AND MENTORSHIP

LOCAL SMME RECEIVES FUNDING AND MENTORSHIP

May 2022, De Aar Solar Power. John Rietels, owner of J & Jo Fast Food, a De Aar based mobile restaurant, is one of five SMME’s to have benefitted from funding support as part of De Aar Solar Power’s Enterprise Development programme. This funding has even extended to provide for a mobile solar kit to
FINANCE STUDENT DREAMS OF HELPING OTHERS

FINANCE STUDENT DREAMS OF HELPING OTHERS

May 2022, Soutpan Solar Power. With unwavering determination and a will to succeed, Limpopo local, Thakgatso Thamaga, a second year Bachelor of Commerce, Finance student at the University of Johannesburg, has big dreams and a heart filled with hope for the future. Having applied for over ten bursaries in her Matric year, she finally received
GRADE R RECEIVES NEW CLASSROOM MATERIALS

GRADE R RECEIVES NEW CLASSROOM MATERIALS

April 2022, Aries Solar Power. Kenhardt Primary School recently received a donation of various educational materials and equipment to help enrich the classroom environment and learning for Grade R’s as they transition into a formal schooling system. In addition, this donation will ensure that the children entering Kenhardt Primary School have access to the same
PASSION FOR SAFETY DRIVES BOSHOF LOCAL TO UPSKILL

PASSION FOR SAFETY DRIVES BOSHOF LOCAL TO UPSKILL

May 2022, Boshof Solar Power. 29-year old Boshof local, Matlaleng Lebitsa, discovered her passion for health and safety (HSE) while shadowing her colleagues at Boshof Solar Power. Having started work as a general worker, almost seven years ago, her interest in HSE was piqued and she is now pursuing her passion, a National Diploma in
SMALL BUSINESSES BENEFIT LOCAL COMMUNITY

SMALL BUSINESSES BENEFIT LOCAL COMMUNITY

May 2022, De Aar Solar Power. A De Aar based youth-owned construction company, Nyeshe and Khanzi Construction, is the most recent beneficiary of De Aar Solar Power’s Enterprise Development programme, which offers training and support to create viable small businesses and assist budding entrepreneurs in the Pixley Ka Seme district’s rural towns of Britstown, Hanover,
LEARNERS RECEIVE HELP THROUGH MATHS COACH

LEARNERS RECEIVE HELP THROUGH MATHS COACH

April 2022, Droogfontein Solar Power. Numeracy coach at William Pescod High School, Kimberley, Lihle Qomoyi, is doing more than just helping learners improve their math skills, she is tackling deep rooted and often negative prejudices learners have towards this essential subject. Added to this, her experience as a maths coach is what has inspired her
BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

April 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Bursary recipient, Chrismarelle De Hart (40), is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase, which she hopes to complete in 2025. Her dedication to her studies extends beyond her goal to improve her own life, but to helping others in her community of