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In advocating for the implementation of ambitious, consistent South African energy policy that harnesses the country’s immense wind resource and results in the streamlined growth of a wind power asset base, I had the opportunity to speak at the Annual Green Youth Indaba themed ‘Promoting Youth Participation and Sustainable Skills Development For A Just Transition.’

In what is expected to contribute towards the closing of the skills gap in South Africa, Amakhala Emoyeni Bedford Community Trust (“Bedford Trust), and the Kempston Group which owns the Duke of Bedford Hotel, have forged a partnership to establish a chef apprenticeship training centre in Bedford, Eastern Cape – set to empower the local community.

A group of four young dynamic people from the small town of Cookhouse, in the Eastern Cape, are stepping up to make a difference in their communities. Through their newly formed non-profit organisation (NPO), the team aims to create a positive impact on both the environment and the lives of the youth by launching a food garden project and establishing a recycling plant at a local primary school.

Over 100 local entrepreneurs gathered at the Bella Vista Community Hall, in Witzenberg, for the annual Entrepreneurship Day event, aimed at educating local SMMEs about compliance, governance, available funding opportunities, as well as engagement with key government department stakeholders.

Fifteen young people from Springbok, who form part of the Beyond Matric Programme, took part in a three-day event.  The commemorative occasion kicked off with a trip to the nearby Kangnas Wind Farm, culminating in a Youth Day event, on 16 June 2023, marked by spirited games, held at the Springbok Sports Ground, in collaboration with the Department of Sports Arts and Culture.

The exponential growth of the renewable energy sector that is required to enable the country’s energy security, draws from a fairly constrained pool of STEM skills, hence an agile approach and investment in the field of human resources is needed to face this challenge.  This is reflected in BTE Renewables’ latest annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating that the proactive implementation of ...

In a bid to promote health and wellness within the Loeriesfontein community, a community gymnasium has been piloted at the Loeriesfontein Hub. The pilot project, which has been well received by the community, saw some minor interior and exterior upgrades being undertaken in a section of the hub.  These upgrades were undertaken by local contractors, in order to create a fit-for-purpose fitness ...

Miché Absolom (14) is a talented netball player from Noupoort, who was selected to represent the circuit in the Winter Games in Upington as part of the U-15 Northern Cape Provincial School Team, which took place last week. With sponsorship from Noupoort Wind Farm, the Eureka Intermediate School learner has shown remarkable dedication and skill in her netball career and has since been chosen to ...

The South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey was conducted during Q1 of 2023 with the aim of collecting data on current and future renewable energy projects being developed in South Africa. The survey, which is a collaboration between Eskom, SAWEA and SAPVIA, is a type of market intelligence which illustrates the growth expected in the Renewable energy industry over the next 5 years and can thus ...

Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm has reaffirmed its patronage as title sponsor for the J-Bay Windfarm MTB Classic & Trail Run 2023, which forms part of the town’s Jbay Surf Festival 2023 programme! Taking place on Saturday 15th July this year, this event is now in its eighth year, following a CV-19 hiatus.