ECD PRACTITIONERS EMPOWERED
Thandi Mothupi is one of 45 dedicated Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners and supervisors from across the North West Provinces’ Maquassi Hills and Matlosana Local Municipality, who completed their training as part of an ECD capacity-building initiative. Through this initiative, about 800
BRINGING WARMTH AND CARE TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED IN PRIESKA
Prieska, Northern Cape In the collective spirit of support and compassion, local stakeholders teamed up with the local solar power plant to bring smiles and comfort to a group of differently abled individuals on Mandela Day this year, in Prieska. A total of 80 community members benefited from this initiat
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION
With an unwavering commitment to education and community development, Pofadder-born Jeremy Prins embodies the spirit and essence of the community he serves, in his role as Social Performance Coordinator for Konkoonsies II Solar. As the main connection between the solar farm and the community, he is dedica
LOCAL ENTERPRISE FUELING ECONOMIC GROWTH
Pella, Northern Cape Khai-Ma Textile and Trading, a pioneering 100% black woman-owned business in the Pella community, has embarked on an inspiring journey towards expanding into new markets, driving local economic growth, and ensuring its future as a sustainable SMME. This SMME was established in 2018 by
EXCITING CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE LAUNCHED FOR LOCAL LEARNERS
Ramotshere Local Municipality, North West Province To nurture the talents and aspirations of local grade 9 to 12 learners, across schools within the Ramotshere Local Municipality area, a career development initiative was recently launched. This innovative programme is set to empower young minds by offerin
ENSURING QUALITY HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR ALL
Douglas, Northern Cape The donation of a new mobile unit, at the Douglas Breipaal Clinic, has sparked excitement among community members as it marks a significant step forward in enhancing healthcare delivery and creating a more efficient system that benefits both patients and healthcare professionals.
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
A group of ten aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs from within the Matzikama Municipal area are benefitting from an enterprise development programme. In its first year, the programme is equipping participants with the tools to succeed and make a positive impact in their community, as well as fostering an
TRAINING TO IMPROVE IMPACT AND QUALITY OF ECD EDUCATION IN JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT
John Taolo Gaetsewe District, August 2023 Despite the country’s 42 000 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, which care for 1.2 million and employ close on 200 000 staff, it is estimated that 65% of young children are failing to thrive. This reality points to the need to upskill practitioners so
Astronergy, NIO and OPF hand for the world’s first EV PV Self-consumption System with V2G Chargers at Qilian Mountain National Park
At One Planet Foundation (OPF) and NIO’s calling and participation, 75 pieces of Astronergy n-type TOPCon PV modules were sent to Qilian Mountain National Park to support the completion of the world’s first photovoltaic self-consumption system with a V2G charger, commencing the third phase of the
EMPOWERING LOCAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS
Naledi Local Municipality, North West Twenty-seven local Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, who formed part of a capacity-building initiative, were recognised for their hard work and dedication in a heartwarming ceremony. Held at the Naledi Banquet Hall, North West, the event coincided with
