Member’s News

LOERIESFONTEIN LEARNERS GET SUPPORT TO MAKE BETTER CAREER AND LIFE CHOICES

Grade 9 learners at Loeriesfontein High School recently participated in a unique Career Development Programme, providing learners with information and tools to make improved subject choices linked to personal interests and strengths, in the senior phase of high school.  The expertly designed programme assesses individual personalities, preferences and talents, as well as the skills needed for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century economy, a programme that is funded by Loeriesfontein Wind Farm and Khobab Wind Farm.READ MORE

EQUIPPING STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY LEARNING

Danielle Josephs, from the West Coast town of Langebaan, received a scholarship in 2018 which has allowed her to follow her dream of becoming a teacher.  Now in her third year, studying towards a B Ed: Senior phase & FET Teaching Degree at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, she is attending a workshop in Johannesburg, with fellow scholarship recipients, to prepare for the next stage of her career.READ MORE

PERDEKRAAL EAST WIND FARM’S FOUNDATIONS COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

Perdekraal East Wind Farm has announced the completion of all 48 of its wind turbine foundations.  The final foundation was completed on 17 June 2019, a full three weeks ahead of schedule.  READ MORE

ENOCH MTHETHO LEARNERS CELEBRATE GLOBAL WIND DAY

Global Wind Day 2019 celebrations coincided with the end of the second school term and Youth Day, making it the perfect day for a group of learners from Enoch Mthetho High School to enjoy a visit to Noupoort Wind Farm.READ MORE

MOBILE HEALTH UNIT SERVES RURAL FARMING COMMUNITIES

Cookhouse Wind Farm’s Primary Healthcare Flagship Initiative, a public-private partnership with the Department of Health, is staffing up a mobile clinic, to bring essential healthcare services to the rural farming communities in Bedford and Adelaide. Since the mobile unit came into operation in June 2018, a total of 46 farms have been serviced and treating a total of 2,235 patients, a truly significant impact.READ MORE

EQUIPPED TO PLAY AND LEARN

June 2019, Humansdorp, Eastern Cape

Changes in lifestyle are affecting childhood experiences.  With the increase in TV and other devices, time for playing outside is diminishing for young children. Many have little space or equipment for essential energetic play at home, and yet playing outside is the best way for young children to develop their emerging physical abilities and confidence, as well as reducing the increasing incidence of obesity.READ MORE

SAFE PARK IS A HAVEN FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND WIDER LOERIESFONTEIN COMMUNITY

June 2019

The Isibindi Safe Park opened its doors to the community of Loeriesfontein, late 2018 and has already carved a place in the hearts of the wider community where it plays a crucial role. This month the spotlight is turned to throw light on National Child Protection Week.READ MORE

Globeleq Reaches Financial Close on South African Renewable Plants

LONDON – 29 May, 2019: Globeleq has completed the acquisition in South Africa of four renewable generation plants and the asset management company from an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management.READ MORE

COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOL CLUBS ROLL OUT

Following the success of a pilot learner maths club programme, which was implemented in two Hankey community schools during 2018, a full roll out across twelve schools in Hankey, Patensie, Sea Vista and Jeffreys Bay kicked-off this week.READ MORE

LOCAL DESIGNER ADDS COBBLER TO HER MILLINER BUSINESS

Local Noupoort resident, Martha Ntombi Mosoane, epitomises the spirit of entrepreneurship, grabbing hold of the opportunities that life presents her whilst eliminating hindrances and distractions.  At a time that artisanship’s are being overlooked, Ntombi has learnt the art of millinery and has now added cobbling as another arrow in her quiver.READ MORE