August 2026
A group of women from Springbok recently came together for a hands-on workshop focused on building everyday confidence and independence, learning practical skills like basic electrical repairs, home maintenance, vehicle care and personal safety.
The workshop paid particular attention to single women and mothers living independently, covering tasks often seen as male-dominated: fixing and replacing a door lock, changing a safety plug, changing a vehicle tyre, safely jump-starting a car, and basic self-defence.
For participant Luzelle Cloete, the day offered something beyond the skills themselves.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this workshop. It has given us more than practical skills, it has built our confidence and reminded us that, as women, we are capable of facing challenges and relying on ourselves. With the right knowledge and confidence, we can do more for ourselves, our families and our communities,” she said.
Each participant left with a skills manual, a basic toolbox and a self-defence kit, practical resources to keep building on what they learned.
The sessions were led by local specialists: the owner of JLK Business Consulting covered basic vehicle maintenance, a qualified electrician and owner of Imini Electrical guided participants through basic electrical skills and safe repairs, and an experienced Karate instructor and Black Belt holder ran the self-defence training.
“We hope this makes a practical, lasting difference for the women who took part — giving them the confidence and skills to handle everyday challenges more independently. We’d also love to see them pass on what they’ve learned to their families and communities, so the impact keeps growing,” said Rouchet Daniels, Social Programme Manager.
The workshop was made possible through the Kangnas Wind Farm’s Economic Development Programme, which supports education, skills development and community initiatives in its local community of Springbok.
