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The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish Embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined hands to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga’s rural communities this month.

On Friday, 26 April, the community of Greyton celebrated the completion of an essential refurbishment at the Vrolike Vinkies Daycare Centre. This upgrade has significantly improved the learning environment for 32 children, ensuring both fun and safety, and has brought the facility into compliance with the Department of Basic Education’s standards. This achievement allows the centre to qualify for ...

South Africa’s energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed to end the energy crisis, wind energy remains a crucial part of the energy mix to combat loadshedding.

As we conclude the month of April and celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa, I've been reflecting on the concept of energy democracy. South Africa's ongoing energy transition has set us apart from other countries in the Global South. With intentional focus on maintaining our current fleet and accelerating new generation capacity, we could find ourselves on a path of success, ensuring an ...

In an encouraging development for early childhood education in Patensie, the Noxolo ECD Centre has recently undergone significant renovations, leading to the successful acquisition of the required Health & Safety certification. This critical development paves the way for compliance with the Department of Basic Education's requirements, moving the centre closer to qualifying for educational support ...

The total investment across these projects is 34bn ZAR (Approximately 1.65bn EUR). The construction works are now progressing rapidly towards commissioning, and the respective Commercial Operations Dates are planned between the end of 2024 and 2026.

Seven local youths from the Eastern Cape have become the latest graduates of the specialised Wind Turbine Service Training programme, bringing the total to close to twenty beneficiaries since its inception in 2021. A recent graduation ceremony celebrated these young individuals who have completed the intensive seven-month course, designed to foster local talent and fuel job creation in the ...

Recognising the importance of skills development that facilitates access to employment opportunities, Loeriesfontein community leaders collaborated with the local wind farms to successfully implement a ‘Learners and Drivers’ License Programme'. Designed to empower the youth with vital skills and qualifications, this collaborative effort aims to equip them for success in various aspects of life.

In a move towards fostering local talent and contributing to socio-economic development within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area, two deserving students have been granted scholarships as part of an initiative aimed at empowering high school graduates. This initiative is dedicated to providing these individuals with opportunities to further their education and advance their career prospects.

Enoch Mthetho High School is showcasing its commitment to academic distinction in the Noupoort community, with an impressive 100% pass rate in the Computer Application Technology (CAT) programme. Funded by Noupoort Wind Farm since 2017, this initiative has played a key role in fostering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education at the school, driving transformative changes ...