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SUPPORT FOR FEMALE-OWNED CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE

SUPPORT FOR FEMALE-OWNED CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE

February 2022, Soutpan Solar Power Roof Square Tiles is one of eight youth enterprises in the Blouberg Municipal area of Limpopo, that is receiving developmental support through a collaborative youth development programme, initiated by Soutpan Solar Power in 2020. Previously a physiotherapist, Tlangelani Malatji, is now an entrepreneur and owner of this fledgling manufacturing company,
NEWLY RENOVATED ECD CENTRE

NEWLY RENOVATED ECD CENTRE

February 2022, Droogfontein Solar Power A group of around 100 very excited young children, together with their teachers celebrated the official opening of the newly renovated Loyiso Early Childhood Development Centre, situated in the Galeshewe community of Kimberley. “Our creche, which was built a while back, was in terrible condition and we were worried that
CO-OP TO RE-ESTABLISH GENADENDAL AS A SELF-SUFFICIENT AND SELF-RELIANT COMMUNITY

CO-OP TO RE-ESTABLISH GENADENDAL AS A SELF-SUFFICIENT AND SELF-RELIANT COMMUNITY

January 2022, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Living Grace Primary Agricultural Co-Operative is a step closer to achieving its vision of helping re-establishing Genadendal as a self-sufficient and self-reliant community, as was the case in earlier times. With development funding received from Globeleq South Africa, this small co-op has been able to attain a tractor, agri supplies,
AGRI-BURSARY LAUNCHED FOR YOUNG HIGH-SCHOOL LEARNERS

AGRI-BURSARY LAUNCHED FOR YOUNG HIGH-SCHOOL LEARNERS

December 2021, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. An agri-bursary programme, aimed at promising young high-school learners from the communities of Humansdorp, Hankey, Patensie, Thornhill and Jeffreys Bay was recently launched. Funded as part of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s socio-economic development programme, this new agricultural bursary programme identifies suitable candidates from high schools and offers them a
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DONATION

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DONATION

November 2021, De Aar Solar Power. Responding to a request from the Department of Education, De Aar Solar Power stepped in to fund computer equipment, for a cohort of classroom assistants who are currently studying teaching. All six beneficiaries of this equipment form part of the solar farm’s Numeracy and Literacy Programme, which also offers
STEM ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME FOR EDUCATORS

STEM ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME FOR EDUCATORS

October 2021, Boshof Solar Power. In collaboration with the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA), Boshof Solar Power has initiated a STEM training programme for primary school educators and Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, in the Boshof area. Aimed at encouraging the incorporation of Maths and Science fundamentals into learning from a young age, and
NEW FACILITIES FOR MICKEYS DAYCARE

NEW FACILITIES FOR MICKEYS DAYCARE

October 2021, Droogfontein Solar Power. Mickey’s Daycare Centre in Riverton, Kimberley, plays an important role as it is the only Early Childhood Development (ECD) facility providing educational and development support for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years in this community. Following a recommendation by the Department of Social Development, this ECD centre
SCHOOL SANITATION PROVIDED TO RESTORE DIGNITY

SCHOOL SANITATION PROVIDED TO RESTORE DIGNITY

October 2021, Soutpan Solar Power. Working in close collaboration with the Blouberg Municipal District, Limpopo Department of Education, and Capricorn North Department of Education, in the Limpopo Province, Soutpan Solar Power has identified four schools, situted in Maleboho East Circuit, to benefit from a school sanitation infrastructure support programme. As a priority, the schools are
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

October 2021 South Africa’s renewable energy industry’s flagship scholarship programme, which accounts for a sizeable percentage of the industry’s funded scholarships and reaches across five provinces in the country, has announced the opening of its upcoming 2022 academic year applications. “This tertiary education funding vehicle is actively contributing towards the country’s transformation agenda and the
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH BUSINESSES

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH BUSINESSES

September 2021, Soutpan Solar Power. Soldado T Enterprise is one of eight youth enterprises in the Blouberg Municipal area of Limpopo, that are receiving developmental support through a collaborative youth development programme, initiated by Soutpan Solar Power last year. Most recently, the company has received funding for agro-processing equipment, which will increase output and grow