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COMMUNITY CRÈCHE GETS SUPPORT

COMMUNITY CRÈCHE GETS SUPPORT

May 2021, Aries Solar Power. As the only crèche in the Kenhardt community, Vinknessie Kleuterskool, is vitally important. Luckily, following an upgrade programme, this Early Childhood Development (ECD) facility, which provides educational and development support for this community’s children between the ages of 3 and 6 years, can now double their intake. Vinknessie Kleuterskool Principal,
READING CLUBS COUNTERACT COVID IMPACT ON PROFICIENCY

READING CLUBS COUNTERACT COVID IMPACT ON PROFICIENCY

May 2021, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Reading clubs across community schools in the Kouga area, are taking measures to help learners catch-up on reading skills that have been impacted by months of interruptions to schooling caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learner reading proficiency has been impacted by the closure of schools during the pandemic and
YOUTH OWNED AGRI BUSINESS RECEIVES SUPPORT

YOUTH OWNED AGRI BUSINESS RECEIVES SUPPORT

May 2021, Soutpan Solar. Youth-owned Mopi Fresh Produce, based in the Bochum area of Limpopo, is one of eight beneficiaries receiving developmental support through a collaborative youth development programme. This fledgling farming enterprise produces spinach, beetroot, green pepper and tomato crops, which are being sold to various stores and markets as well as local schools
SUPPORT FOR TSWANA LEARNERS

SUPPORT FOR TSWANA LEARNERS

May 2021, Droogfontein Solar Power. Fundiswa Ngaka, is a full time Reading Coach at Kim Kgolo Primary School, in Kimberley, and a student after hours. She believes that her biggest impact is helping learners transition from Tswana to English, in the 4th Grade, which is often a difficult transition. “I work with both Grade 4
SUSTAINABLE FARMING ACHIEVABLE FOR LOCAL CO-OP

SUSTAINABLE FARMING ACHIEVABLE FOR LOCAL CO-OP

May 2021, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Additional funding for an emerging cattle farmers’ co-op, in the Theewaterskloof Municipality, which has hopes of breeding cattle for the market, has been provided. Funding and ongoing business support from Klipheuwel Wind Farm aims to support the sustainability of this small agricultural concern. The programme is working towards helping the
MOBILE CLINIC RESUMES VISITS TO COMMUNITY CRÈCHES

MOBILE CLINIC RESUMES VISITS TO COMMUNITY CRÈCHES

April 2021, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. The mobile outreach programme by the Healthy Mom and Baby Clinic (HMBC), is resuming its visits to community crèches and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres this month, following an extended hiatus owing to the health pandemic. Working in close collaboration with the Department of Health and funded by Jeffreys
NEW CRÈCHE FOR BOSHOF COMMUNITY CHILDREN

NEW CRÈCHE FOR BOSHOF COMMUNITY CHILDREN

April 2021, Boshof Solar Power. The newly renovated and enlarged Kgatelopele Crèche in Boshof has launched, welcoming over 130 children from the Boshof community. Principal Botha, proudly re-opened the crèche’s doors on Monday, 8 March, offering a safer, larger, and much improved community education facility to families in the surrounding area. She commented on the
KENHARDT COMMUNITY BURSARY FUNDING

KENHARDT COMMUNITY BURSARY FUNDING

April 2021, Aries Solar Power Matriculants from the class of 2020 as well as students already studying have an opportunity once again to apply for tertiary bursary funding for this academic year. The closing date has been extended to end of April 2021 and is available for various degrees, certificates or TVET college courses for
FUNDING TO SUPPORT LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

FUNDING TO SUPPORT LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

April 2021, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Funding to help support a local small business that employs directly from the surrounding communities, which also benefits the environment, is a perfect fit for Klipheuwel Wind Farm’s Economic Development Programme. The newest beneficiary, Khunye Contractors, tackle the ever-important duty of clearing alien vegetation, on behalf of the Department of
CV-19 TRAINING AT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

CV-19 TRAINING AT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

April 2021, Soutpan Solar. Ten practitioners from Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres across rural villages in the Blouberg Municipal District of the Limpopo Province, recently attended COVID-19 (CV-19) health and safety training. In addition to the day of training, each participant received PPE supplies for their ECD centres, which collectively cares for almost 1 000