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In celebration of Women’s Month, Nordex Energy South Africa is proud to recognise the women helping to drive the construction of their wind farms. At the company’s custom-built concrete tower manufacturing facility in Jeffreys Bay, ten women—representing 40% of the Nordex site team—have played a key role in overseeing the manufacturing of all 1,425 keystones required for a cluster of wind farms ...

Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS) has announced the appointment of Willie van Niekerk as its new General Manager, bringing over a decade of experience within the organisation to this leadership role.

More than just a fitness centre, the Loeriesfontein Community Gym has become a vibrant hub for wellness, personal growth, and meaningful social connection. Since opening its doors in December 2024, the gym has continued to evolve into a space that inspires transformation, builds confidence, and strengthens community ties. With the recent addition of new equipment and digital upgrades, the gym is ...

Note: The event was cancelled in 2024 due to the Foot and Mouse Disease outbreak.
The trails may have changed, but the spirit of the J-Bay Wind Farm MTB Classic & Trail Run remained as strong as ever this past Saturday, 19 July 2025, as over 500 athletes took to the rugged beauty of the Eastern Cape. Set against the backdrop of the iconic JBay Surf Festival, this tenth edition once again proved ...

EDF Renewables and EDF Group International Division have combined their expertise to form EDF power solutions. This strategic move consolidates international capabilities under a single entity globally, strengthening the company’s ability to deliver integrated low carbon and renewable energy solutions across the board.

As part of its commitment to skills development and youth employment, Nordex Energy South Africa has inducted a new group of interns into its national wind power internship programme. This follows the successful completion and full absorption of all participants from the inaugural intake, each of whom has been permanently employed by the company.

In a collaborative effort to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the Noupoort community, ten local subsistence farmers have been equipped with essential gardening starter packs to support the establishment and upkeep of household food gardens.

Two young women from Loeriesfontein, Marshe Strauss (23) and Kezia Souw (26), are gaining valuable hands-on experience as part of a team of cabling technicians working on a large-scale cable replacement campaign. Through this opportunity, they are developing practical skills in turbine operations and taking important steps in building their careers in the renewable energy field.

South Africa’s wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with over 53 GW of projects in development—a 60% increase since 2023. Windaba 2025, hosted by SAWEA from 21–23 October at the CTICC, will focus on unlocking grid capacity and accelerating wind investment under the theme “Break the Gridlock! Wire for Growth!” The conference will bring together government, industry, and civil ...

"As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it is clear that South Africa’s energy transition is gaining momentum—and wind energy stands at the forefront of this transition. The past six months have delivered a wave of policy and regulatory developments that are reshaping the energy landscape, creating a clearer path toward a reliable, inclusive, and low-carbon power system."