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To address food insecurity and promote self-sufficiency, the Loeriesfontein community has launched a Household Food Garden Pilot Project. This transformative community-based initiative, funded by Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms, is equipping 27 local residents with the skills and resources to grow their own nutritious food while gaining valuable agri-entrepreneurship training.

In celebration of Global Wind Day, Grade 3 and 4 learners from three local schools in the Witzenberg area took part in an interactive and engaging event designed to spark curiosity about renewable energy. Through hands-on activities and fun-filled learning, the young participants were introduced to the basics of wind power and the important role wind farms play in creating a cleaner, more ...

SAWEA is driving wind energy development in Southern Africa to support a just energy transition, tackle grid challenges, and boost investment. As the official partner of the Africa Energy Forum, it promotes collaboration, policy reform, and innovation to unlock over 10GW of new wind power and strengthen regional energy security.

Recognising the critical role of wind energy in building sustainable and resilient communities, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commemorates Global Wind Day by acknowledging a decade of remarkable progress and the limitless potential of wind power to decarbonise South Africa’s economy. Wind energy is driving green industrialisation, creating jobs, and promoting inclusive ...

CAPE TOWN, 12 JUNE 2025: South Africa’s wind sector, with 3.8 GW already on the grid and 53 GW in development, is strengthening its role in the energy transition. Today, the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) was launched at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town. SAWEA, a key contributor, joined other stakeholders in signing the pledge, led by Deputy Minister Samantha Graham ...

Nearly 50 individuals from Loeriesfontein have benefited from the Learner’s and Driver’s License Programme to date, with the second cohort successfully passing their driver’s license tests, marking the completion of the initiative’s second phase.

Over 1,700 learners from across four high schools within the Witzenberg Municipality attended the annual Career Day, an important event in the school calendar. This well-attended event was designed to provide guidance, motivation, and practical information on career and study options, while also keeping learners abreast of the available bursary opportunities.

The newly established Emntla Koloni Farming Co-operative is among 30 local participants that benefited from a recent week-long training programme, aimed at supporting emerging farmers and promoting co-operative entrepreneurship and job creation in Noupoort.

A development initiative in the Western Cape’s Theewaterskloof Municipality is gaining momentum thanks to increased support from Klipheuwel Wind Farm, which has committed additional funding to expand skills development for young entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Sports play a vital role in strengthening communities, especially in smaller towns where they offer more than just physical activity. They foster teamwork, promote healthy lifestyles, and create safe spaces for youth to grow. In Loeriesfontein, this belief has taken root through a sports coaching training programme that aims to uplift local sport and empower coaches across various clubs.