TRAINING PROVIDES JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR KENHARDT AND POFADDER YOUTH
October 2022 Thirty-nine youth across the Kenhardt and Pofadder communities have received certified training to assist with accessing the local job market. Having recognised that employment opportunities will open up with the impending construction of a new PV solar plant in this part of the Northern Ca
MOBILE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN
Madibeng, October 2022 Over 5 000 health services have been rendered across schools in the Madibeng area, by a fully equipped mobile clinic as part of a healthcare initiative, aimed at providing health services and operational capacity to the surrounding communities. Funded by De Wildt Solar, this initiat
STEM ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME FOR EDUCATORS HERALDED A GREAT SUCCESS
October 2022, Boshof In collaboration with the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA), Boshof Solar Power has initiated the second and final phase of a STEM training programme for primary school educators and Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, in the Boshof area. Aimed at encouraging th
YOUTH SMMES RECEIVE SUPPORT
Small business owner, Gopolang Seajane (32), is one of five young entrepreneurs who have recently graduated from a 12-month Youth Social Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme was designed to inspire young Gamagara Entrepreneurs who are committed to changing their communities for the better. The
SAPVIA’s PV Green Card in Operation
07 October 2022 Dear All, We wish to inform you that SAPVIA’s PV GreenCard (PVGC) Programme remains fully operational. In light of significant solar rooftop market growth, it is imperative for us as an industry body to uphold the core objectives of the PVGC, which is to promote quality and safe Solar PV
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME BENEFITS LOCAL SMMEs
Seven budding entrepreneurs from the Kanana community recently celebrated their graduation, marking the completion of the first phase of an SMME development training programme. The event was attended by key stakeholders including representatives from the local Matlosana Municipality, Dr KK District Munici
IMPACTFUL RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION AGENDA
The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), the renewable energy industry’s flagship scholarship programme, which accounts for a sizeable percentage of the industry’s funded scholarships and reaches across the country, has announced the opening of its upcoming 2023 academic year applications. The Fund is ope
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OFFERS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES
A total of five students in the Northern Cape’s Sol Plaatje Municipal area, are currently benefiting from a local scholarship programme that offers them the opportunity to study at recognized universities and earn accredited bachelor’s degrees. Two of the students are due to obtain their undergrad
POULTRY FARMER RECEIVES SUPPORT TO HELP CATER FOR HIGH DEMAND
Taaiboschgroet, Limpopo, September 2022 A solar-powered borehole pump and newly constructed poultry housing, is helping youth-owned Masa Sunrise Farming, increase its supply of fresh eggs to its surrounding communities. Based in Taaiboschgroet, Ga-Mamadi, which is located within the Blouberg municipal are
TERTIARY STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE COMMUNITIES
September 2022 Access to tertiary education has been enabled for young people living within the John Taolo Gaetsewe municipal area, owing to the launch of Kathu Solar Park’s Bursary Programme earlier this year. It is hoped that due to the holistic nature of the programme, coupled with the advantage of
