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The Witzenberg area and its communities are benefiting from a focused economic transformation strategy that is driving sustainable growth and empowerment. As part of this commitment, Perdekraal East Wind Farm has significantly improved its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status, advancing from a BEE Level 8 rating in 2023 to BEE Level 6 in 2024. This progress reflects the wind farm ...

Young children at two ECD centres in Bergsig and Nababeep will now have access to fresh, nutritious food through newly established food gardens, promoting health from an early age. 
This Early Childhood Development programme, funded by Kangnas Wind Farm, aims to provide a consistent supply of fresh produce, ensuring that young children receive the healthy meals essential for their growth and ...

Two of the three Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the small village of Greyton have undergone significant upgrades, improving learning environments for children aged 2–5. These projects, part of Klipheuwel Wind Farm’s ECD support programme, include infrastructure enhancements, practitioner training, and regulatory and compliance support to strengthen their long-term sustainability.

South Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with wind power leading the way. In 2024, significant progress was made in policy and regulatory developments. Key reforms, such as the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and the updated Integrated Resource Plan, have created a solid foundation for a thriving wind energy sector. These changes are driving investment, fostering ...

Recognising the need for improved healthcare infrastructure, essential air conditioners have been installed at Eurekaville Clinic and Nanqo Simon Zono Clinic. This initiative ensures a more comfortable and conducive environment for both patients and healthcare workers, removing barriers to accessing essential medical care in both extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

With live performances, delicious food stalls, and fun for the whole family, the annual Ceres Market was a vibrant celebration that lit up the Ceres main road. Hosted in collaboration with Witzenberg Municipality and funded by Perdekraal East Wind Farm, this much-anticipated event once again brought the community together in a heartwarming display of unity and holiday cheer.

Empowering and equipping youth with skills that increase employability is the core objective of a targeted upskilling programme, in the Northern Cape community of Loeriesfontein. This initiative is providing 19 young individuals, 12 of whom are women, with specialised training in electrical and welding trades. The programme equips participants with essential technical skills, preparing them for ...

Brumilda Mouton and Danwill Englebrecht, from Springbok, have been announced as the winners of a Youth Business Development competition, aimed at empowering young, aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 in the Namakhoi area.

Isaiah Andreas, a top-performing student from Saldanha Bay, has been awarded the Umoya Energy Scholarship to study for a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

NOA Group Trading (Pty) Ltd (“NOA Trading”), the trading subsidiary of NOA Group, has been awarded its long-anticipated trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The approval was granted at NERSA’s Executive Committee Meeting on 31 January 2025.