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This year's Witzenberg Entrepreneur Day, expanded into a two-day event to engage the broader Bella Vista and Nduli communities, demonstrated a strong commitment to local economic development. Driven by Perdekraal East Wind Farm, the event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders and local entrepreneurs to explore key topics such as compliance, funding opportunities, and sustainable ...

A group of talented young chess enthusiasts from Loeriesfontein High School recently competed in a chess tournament in Williston, Northern Cape, bringing home two medals. Comprising six learners, the team represented their school with great determination as part of the Rise and Excel Programme.

As the renewable energy industry gears up for next month’s wind energy conference in Cape Town, Dr Clinton Carter-Brown, Head of Technical at ENERTRAG South Africa, emphasises that South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its energy journey. To fast-track progress and achieve the country’s renewable energy and energy security goals, a fresh, comprehensive approach to tackling the national grid's ...

Tackling unemployment and creating good, clean jobs is possible if we fully leverage our wind energy as a reliable renewable energy resource. However, Morongoa Ramaboa, from the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), says that it is important that we are both proactive and pragmatic if we are to address today’s unemployment crisis as well as tomorrow’s urgent energy needs for a sustainable ...

As South Africa continues its journey toward a sustainable energy future, wind energy has emerged as a crucial element of the country’s renewable energy mix. With its rich wind resources and increasing demand for clean energy, the sector is well-positioned to contribute significantly to the nation’s energy goals. Despite this promising outlook, several significant challenges could impede its ...

To enhance healthcare access for farm workers and vulnerable communities, a new mobile health clinic vehicle has been donated to the Bedford and Adelaide communities. This initiative, funded by Cookhouse Wind Farm in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Cookhouse Wind Farm Community Trust, is part of a broader Primary Health Care Project aimed at providing free and accessible ...

Two young electricians from the Humansdorp community, Kanyisa Goveni (27) and Qaliswa Ndleleni (28), have been selected from hundreds of applicants to join the inaugural Wind Turbine Technician Training Programme launched by Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm in June this year. The programme, designed to upskill local youth and meet the growing demand for skilled technicians in South Africa’s renewable energy ...

Loeriesfontein resident and community leader, Daryl Ryck, has established a non-profit organisation, Elderly Development Services, through which he plans to make a significant and lasting impact. The company was founded a year ago, and recently provided meals to individuals as well as offering essential support to those in need.

Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS) has announced the release of a documentary highlighting the impact of its internship programme at Boshof Solar Power in the Free State. The video tells the story of intern, Nketa Leteane and her mentor Jacob Mbiza, as well as featuring insights from Managing Director, Dhesen Moodley.

Learners from Weston Secondary School, in the West Coast, recently took part in a transformative Residential Academy, a key element of the Columba Youth Leadership Programme. Now in its second year, this initiative is already making a positive impact by cultivating leadership and life skills among learners across all the participating schools in this area.