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• LEARNERS ACHIEVE LITERACY MILESTONES

  July 2025. Over the past three years, a dedicated literacy programme has been making a measurable difference in the Vryburg area, with Grade 3 learners across three local primary schools showing significant gains in reading confidence. Many are now able to sound out letters and read simple words independently,... Read more
• Issue 2 Newsletter 2025

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Celebrating Academic Excellence Literacy Programme Empowers Parents English Afrikaans Read more
• INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – SOCIAL PERFORMANCE INTERN

  Development opportunity for a local resident to receive training and support in the field of Social Performance 18 Month Contract APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN Closing Date: 21 April 2025   OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: Wants to be part of the impact changes in their community Can commit to the 18-month training... Read more
• Q4 Newsletter 2024

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Scholarship Recipient Excels! Empowering Teachers And Parents Through Literacy Workshops! English Afrikaans Read more
• STRENGTHENING LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOLS

  February 2025. Eight newly appointed learner assistants have been placed in three local primary schools, within Vryburg, to enhance literacy skills among Grade 3 and 4 learners. Funded by Waterloo Solar in collaboration with READ Foundation, this initiative aims to bridge literacy gaps by engaging learners in various activities... Read more
• Q3 NEWSLETTER/ NUUSBRIEF 2024

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS SHOWCASE TALENTS AT POP-UP MARKET PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS LEAGUE COME TO AN END English Afrikaans   Read more
• PARENTAL TRAINING PROGRAMME LAUNCHED

  November 2024. In an effort to enhance the role parents play in their children’s education, a Parental Support Training Programme has launched, benefitting parents of learners across three local schools within the Naledi Local Municipal area. Through training workshops held at the schools, this programme equips parents with hands-on... Read more
• 2025 CALENDAR

  Our 2025 Calendar is now available for viewing and downloading. Click HERE for the calendar. Read more
• SMME INCUBATION PROGRAMME EMPOWERS

  November 2024. Supporting women-owned businesses plays a crucial role in building strong, resilient communities and driving local economic growth. Tshepiso Letsholo, a small business owner Based in Vryburg, North West, and a beneficiary of the Waterloo Solar SMME Incubation Programme, is an example of how passion and the right... Read more
• Q2 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2024

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Youth Sports Tournament Brings Community Together SMME Masterclass a Success English Afrikaans Read more
• CEREMONY HONOURS READING ASSISTANTS

  July 2024. In a recent ceremony that underscored the value of cooperative educational endeavours, the accomplishments of seven young individuals from Vryburg was celebrated. This certification event not only highlighted their personal achievements but also reinforced the ongoing commitment to advancing literacy and educational development within the community. The... Read more
• Q1 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2024

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Coache’s Training Weekend A Success ECD Principals Recognised English Afrikaans   Read more
• NURTURING SPORTS TALENT AMONGST LEARNERS

  April 2024. As a means to nurture sports talent and provide safe environments for children to engage in physical activity in the Naledi Local Municipal area, a community Sports Coaches Development Programme was launched in 2023. Now in its second year, this initiative aims to extend its impact by... Read more
• EMPOWERING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

  March 2024. With a firm dedication to enhancing the quality of Early Childhood Development (ECD) services within the Naledi Local Municipality, seven community ECD centres are being provided with specialised support tailored to their unique needs. Currently in Phase 3, this programme underscores a strategic emphasis on infrastructural improvements,... Read more
• Q4 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2023

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Sports Bosberaad Unites Community Special Needs Workshop Empowers Parents English Afrikaans   Read more
• Q3 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2023

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Autism Workshop for Kids Provision of Reading Resources Waterloo SMME Incubation Hub: A hive of activity Career Expo Equips Learners English Afrikaans    Read more
• EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS BRING JOY

  October 2023. Hundreds of Grade 4 learners from Moeti, Retlaadira and Colinda Primary schools, in the Vryburg area, were overjoyed to receive much-needed educational resources including a mini library and comfy cushions, which will make learning more fun. “These resources are not just items, they are the keys to... Read more
• CHESS LEAGUE PROMOTES INTELLECTUAL GROWTH

  September 2023. A local non-profit organisation, Reitikile Initiative for Sports Excellence (RISE), has launched a Chess League in collaboration with the office of the Mayor and the Naledi Sport Unit. Taking into account the importance of encouraging inclusive participation, the organisation’s mission is to promote and encourage the game... Read more
• Q2 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2023

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: ECD Practitioners’ Graduation Empowering Young Chess Players Learner Assistants Graduate Township Gallery Launch English Afrikaans    Read more
• EMPOWERING LOCAL ECD PRACTITIONERS

  August 2023. Twenty-seven local Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, who formed part of a capacity-building initiative, were recognised for their hard work and dedication in a heartwarming ceremony. Held at the Naledi Banquet Hall, North West, the event coincided with June youth month celebrations, marking a significant milestone in... Read more
• LEARNER ASSISTANTS MAKING AN IMPACT

  June 2023. Seven learner assistants, who have made a significant impact on primary education within the community of Vryburg, have successfully graduated. Trained by Waterloo Solar and its implementing partner, READ Trust, these dedicated individuals were placed in three local primary schools as part of a reading programme aimed... Read more
• LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE

  May 2023. With determination and hard work, a group of nine ambitious community SMMEs have successfully graduated from the second phase of an enterprise development programme, equipped with the skills and resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. This Incubation and Acceleration programme is aimed at supporting... Read more
• Q1 2023 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: SAFA D License Accredited Training Course For Local Coaches. School Uniform Donated To Local Primary School. SMME Graduation For Cohort 1 and 2. Scholarship Programme English Afrikaans Read more
• NEW SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND EDUCATION SUPPORT

  March 223. In support of education and empowering young people to reach their full potential, 100 learners from Colinda Primary School, in Colridge, Vryburg, have received a donation of school uniforms. Funded by Waterloo Solar, this donation of the uniforms and bags is part of the project company’s ongoing... Read more
• MATRICS HONOURED IN AWARD CEREMONY

  March 2023. In honour of the academic achievements of the Matric Class of 2022, the third annual academic awards were held recently. The purpose of this ‘Well-Done ceremony’ event is to stimulate and recognise academic excellence among matriculants in schools across the Naledi Municipality Sub-District, as well as to... Read more
• Q4 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Reading Programme Empowers Local Youth Horse Riding for Local Children Kganya Youth Development Programme Graduation Scholarship Programme English Afrikaans Read more
• Q3 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2022

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Reading programme Implementation Empowering Local SMMEs & Creating Job Opportunities ECD Programme Food Security: Hearts and Minds Project English Afrikaans Read more
• SMMEs CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCALS

  November 2022. Kegomoditwe Loeto is a small business owner and one of eight entrepreneurs benefitting from an SMME Development and Training Programme, which is geared towards the empowerment of local small businesses. Job opportunities are also being created via these SMME’s for the local community as a result of... Read more
• TRAINING PROGRAMME AIDS GROWTH OF SMMEs

  October 2022. A graduation event to celebrate the conclusion of the first phase of an SMME Development and Training programme, was attended by Naledi Local Municipality’s LED Manager, key stakeholders and the eight businesses, which successfully graduated. Taking place at the local Waterloo SMME Incubation Hub, the cohort of... Read more
• STUDENT WANTS TO GIVE BACK TO HIS COMMUNITY

  September 2022. With the lack of essential health care services and a shortage of staff in the health sector, investing in health professions is crucial for the country’s development. This is one of the many reasons that Waterloo Solar is funding Oitsile Mongala, as part of its scholarship programme,... Read more
• Q2 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF 2022

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Elderly and Physically Challenged Care Project SMME Graduation ECD Programme Reading Programme English Afrikaans Read more
• NEW ECD PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN NALEDI

  July 2022. Early Childhood Development (ECD) is critical in determining the success of a child’s academic foundations. With this in mind, Waterloo Solar introduced a new programme to upskill community ECD principals and their practitioners in order to provide quality education in a safe and conducive environment. This initiative,... Read more
• TEEN COACHES PLACED IN SCHOOLS

  June 2022. A group of five young people from Vryburg, North West province, who were selected to train as youth coaches, have been successfully placed across three local schools, to help guide and assist young learners as they enter their teen years. This Teen Coaching™ Programme, in partnership with... Read more
• Q1 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Sporting Courts Renovation Ondernemingsontwikkelingsprogram Career Guidance Programme Graad 12-Toekenningsaand English Afrikaans Read more
• MATRIC CLASS OF 2021 ARE MODELS FOR EXCELLENCE

  March 2022. A congratulatory ceremony in celebration of the academic achievements of Matriculants in the Naledi Local Municipal area, took place at the Banquet Hall, in Vryburg, late February 2022. In honour of the academic excellence of the Matric Class of 2021, and to motivate future grade 12 learners... Read more
• LEARNERS RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

  February 2022. 100 Moeti Lower Primary School learners were excited to begin the school year with new stationary, school uniform, shoes and backpacks. “We are so pleased to have been able to see the smiles on these leaner’s happy faces and are grateful to have had the opportunity to... Read more
• NEW SMME INCUBATION HUB

  February 2022. An SMME Incubation Hub has been established for the community of Vryburg and existing and emerging companies to develop into sound, compliant and lucrative entities. The Business Hub, sponsored by Waterloo Solar under the guidance of Africa’s Got Games, aims to assist and support 120 community members... Read more
• Q4 NEWSLETTER/NUUSBRIEF

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Youth development programme Business incubation hub ECD practitioners graduate Scholarship programme launches English Afrikaans Read more
• NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: Youth developing Youth SMME Hub Virtual career mapping Scholarship Programme English Afrikaans Read more
• HELPING VULNERABLE ELDERLY CITIZENS

  September 2021. It’s been a long winter amidst the country’s third health pandemic wave, a time in which community elderly citizens remain the most vulnerable. This is the impetus behind Waterloo Solar’s Elderly Care Programme, which identified the most vulnerable elderly community members, to benefit from this hearts and... Read more
• NEWSLETTER JULY 2021

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: School career guidance Mentorship Support for local SMMEs Equipment for local crèches English Afrikaans   Read more
• WATERLOO SOLAR PUTS ITS HEART INTO CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

  June 2021. Early Childhood Development (ECD) lies at the heart of Waterloo Solar’s community upliftment strategy, working to benefit a large number of centres in the Naledi area. Two of these ECD centres, in Dithakwaneng, have received new jungle gyms as well as other essential gardening equipment, in addition... Read more
• NEWSLETTER MAY 2021

  Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, headlines include: School career guidance Awards ceremony Scholarship programme New Community Liaison officer English Afrikaans   Read more
• LINKING WATERLOO SOLAR TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

  May 2021. Claire Phutieagae has stepped into the role of Community Liaison Officer for Waterloo Solar project, having already worked with the team that constructed this power plant. In her new role, Claire is the bridge between the solar project and the surrounding beneficiary communities that include Vryburg, Kismet... Read more
• MATRIC CLASS 2020 AWARDS, A CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE

  April 2021. A celebratory event took place last week to honour the academic excellence of the Matric Class of 2020, in the Naledi Local Municipal area. Sub-District Director of the Department of Education, Mr. Richard Makhado addressed a cohort of successful graduates, in addition to school principals, subject advisors... Read more
• LEARNERS BENEFIT FROM CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

  March 2021. More than a thousand Grade 11 and Grade 12 high school learners, in the Vryburg region, have participated in a Career Development programme, designed to provide learners who are preparing for their chosen vocation, with the necessary support tools for making improved subject choices linked to personal... Read more
• WATERLOO SOLAR BEGINS COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

  November 2020. Waterloo Solar, located 10kms outside of Vryburg, in the North West Province, has commenced its Commercial Operations, becoming the latest utility scale solar PV project in South Africa. This 100% South African-owned solar project in the North West, brings the total number of large-scale projects constructed in... Read more
• COVID HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

  Waterloo Solar responded with support for COVID-19 humanitarian needs, in partnership with various local community NGO’s and the Department of Social Development. Support included food parcels for over 350 indigent families. Additionally, grocery assistance was provided to two local soup kitchens that provide warm meals for local community members... Read more
• WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY OFFICER

  A warm welcome to Waterloo Solar’s new Community Liaison Officer (CLO), Balungile Mabele. In her new role, Balungile is the bridge between the solar project and the surrounding beneficiary communities that include Vryburg, Kismet Park, Huhudi, Colridge and Dithakwaneng. Bringing strong experience in community development and stakeholder engagement, which... Read more
• WATERLOO SOLAR PUTS ITS HEART INTO CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

  Waterloo Solar’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) support programmes are designed to empower ECD practitioners, to increase school readiness of children, within its beneficiary communities. The programmes kicked off long before the solar plant had commenced its operations. Equipment, COVID-19 support and other funding was provided, during the project’s construction.... Read more