CAREER EXPO PROVES TO BE A VITAL OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNERS FROM KENHARDT COMMUNITY
Kenhardt, Northern Cape, September 2023 School career expos not only assist learners to plan their careers but help to inform young people of opportunities available to them, which they may not have known about. This is especially true for school learners in communities that are remote, such as Kenhardt
RECOGNISING THE ELDERLY AS VALUED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Sol Plaatje Municipality, Northern Cape Over 300 elderly persons, within the Sol Plaatje municipal area, happily received winter essentials in the spirit of Mandela. In its third year running, this Elderly Care and Support initiative not only extends warmth and care to the elderly but also serves as a hea
LOCAL COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
In a bid to empower and uplift the youth in the Madibeng Local Municipal area, a new sports development programme was launched in Mmakau earlier this year. Building on the success of last year’s programme, this initiative aims to expand its reach and impact by formalising sports teams’ operati
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
