Community Impact
New kitchen handover
A newly remodelled kitchen at Seupe Primary School was officially handed over earlier this month, amid much excitement from children, teachers,...
Helping young engineers to build careers in renewable energy
South Africa’s growing renewable energy sector needs more than infrastructure — it needs skilled people to run it. A technical internship...
Tenth annual Thusong week
For residents of the Loeriesfontein community, accessing an ID, a grant or a work opportunity can mean travelling long distances to reach the...
Eye care for local schools
For a child who cannot see the board clearly, every lesson is harder than it should be. In Matlosana and Maquassi Hills, that barrier is being...
Programme opens new learning opportunities
2 000 primary school learners in the Northern Cape, are getting the chance to learn science by doing it. From testing food samples to creating...
Wind turbine tech takes local skills global
Local community members are accessing wind energy technical training that is sought after not only in the local renewable energy sector, but...
Highlights
Wind turbine tech takes local skills global
Local community members are accessing wind energy technical training that is sought after not only in the local renewable energy sector, but globally. One example is Humansdorp local Kanyisa Goveni, who graduated just over a year ago and is now permanently employed as a Wind Turbine Service Technician, servicing wind turbines in Germany. Her rapid career progression demonstrates the quality and international relevance of the renewable energy skills being developed here in South Africa, and the opportunities that specialised, industry-aligned training can unlock for young people....