EnD Programme drives growth
Boitumelo Peter, founder of The Zoo Travel & Tours in Kuruman, saw an opportunity to start up a tourism business in the Northern Cape,...
New kitchen handover
A newly remodelled kitchen at Seupe Primary School was officially handed over earlier this month, amid much excitement from children, teachers,...
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...
Wind Turbine Service Technician training
What began as an investment in technical skills has grown into a meaningful pathway into the renewable energy sector for young people in the...
Small-scale farmers receive support
For small-scale farmers in Loeriesfontein, keeping livestock healthy through prolonged drought conditions has become an increasingly difficult...
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....