Kathu Solar Park

07/08/2026

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John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia Renewable Energy SA

🏫 Children at two Early Childhood Development centres in Mothibistad and Maruping have kicked off the new school term in brand-new classrooms after a partnership between Kathu Solar Park and Breadline Africa delivered modern learning facilities.

The project has replaced ageing infrastructure, expanded classroom space and provided young learners with safe, well-equipped environments designed to support their early development.

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30/07/2026

Children at Obama Daycare Centre in Mothibistad and Reaiteka Pre-School in Maruping have started the new school term in brand-new, purpose-built classrooms — replacing infrastructure that could no longer meet their needs.

Developed in partnership with Breadline Africa, each centre received two fully equipped classroom units, accommodating 18 children apiece. At Obama Daycare Centre, the upgrade has doubled the space available to enrolled children.

"As beneficiaries of our comprehensive ECD programme, which extends beyond infrastructure support, both centres also benefit from additional educational resources, leadership and management training, mentoring, practitioner development and registration and compliance support. Our goal is to not only improve the physical environment, but also to enhance the quality of teaching and learning within these classrooms," says Sandisiwe Mntonintshi, SED Manager at Kathu Solar Park.

We're proud to support early learning in our beneficiary communities alongside Breadline Africa, the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Santa Shoebox.

https://kathusolarpark.co.za/newly-built-classrooms-bring-safe-learning-spaces-to-children/


John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Renewable Energy SA South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia Centre for Early Childhood Development

23/07/2026

Congratulations, Molebogeng Senye!

Molebogeng completed her Diploma in Industrial Engineering and is now pursuing her Advanced Diploma — and she is nowhere near done dreaming big.

"I want to add value within my surroundings and take the company or the community I am in to a greater level. That is my greatest dream — to be a leader, to be an asset."

We are so proud to have played a part in your journey, Molebogeng.


John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia Renewable Energy SA StudyTrust

17/07/2026

Congratulations, Lesedi Tshedimosetso Thankane!

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Lesedi on graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering, cm laude, from the Central University of Technology.

Lesedi is a beneficiary of our bursary programme, supported through StudyTrust, and his achievement is a testament to what becomes possible when young people from our communities are given the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

From a technical school student who discovered his love for Electrical Technology, to a cm laude graduate with his sights set on becoming a registered Engineering Technologist — Lesedi's journey is one we are honoured to have been part of.

In his own words: "Graduation is only the beginning of the journey."

https://kathusolarpark.co.za/local-engineering-graduate-returns-home-to-build-a-future/


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09/07/2026

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26/06/2026

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https://dfa.co.za/news/2026-06-01-second-intake-of-local-graduates-welcomed-into-kathu-solar-energy-internship-programme/


John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia Renewable Energy SA

Kathu Solar Park welcomed its second cohort of eight interns on 6 May, bringing the total JTG graduates supported since 2024 to 22. The programme helps local youth gain skills and career pathways in renewable energy.

18/06/2026

On 6 May, Kathu Solar Park held a formal welcome event for the second intake of its graduate internship programme, bringing eight new interns from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District into the fold.

The occasion brought together interns, plant leadership, and programme stakeholders for an introduction to the facility and its operations — including hands-on exposure to the plant's Concentrated Solar Power parabolic trough technology, one of only a few installations of its kind in South Africa.

Zandi Nkone, CEO of Kathu Solar Park, noted that interns from the first cohort have already secured permanent employment — a clear indicator that the programme is delivering beyond the internship itself.

Since the programme launched in 2024, 22 graduates from the region have participated. The goal remains consistent: skills, confidence, and career pathways built within the community, not away from it.

https://www.kathusolarpark.co.za/new-interns-welcomed-to-kathu-solar-park-family/


John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Renewable Energy SA South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia

04/06/2026

Applications are now open for our 2027 Bursary Programme.

We believe that investing in the education of local youth is one of the most meaningful contributions we can make to the communities we operate in. If you live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District and are planning tertiary studies in 2027, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close 30 September 2026.

For more information and to apply: https://bursaries-southafrica.co.za/kathu-solar-park-bursary-programme-2027/


John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality StudyTrust South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia Renewable Energy SA

27/05/2026

Meet Tyran Ruan Olyn, an HR Assistant Intern from Kathu. With a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology and Organisational Behaviour & Labour Relations Management, Tyran brings a strong understanding of workplace dynamics and people development.

Tyran highlights that Kathu Solar Park’s HR initiatives promote diversity and inclusion through community-focused, skills-based, and equitable employment strategies.

During the internship, Tyran looks forward to gaining real workplace exposure, developing professionally, and embracing opportunities to learn and grow while building a strong foundation for the future.

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20/05/2026

Meet Boikanyo Mokgoje, a Control & Instrumentation Engineer intern from Kuruman. With a BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, Boikanyo enters the programme with a keen interest in advanced plant systems and automation.

Boikanyo is particularly excited to work with key instrumentation such as temperature sensors, flowmeters, and control valves, which operate under extreme conditions and are essential for both efficiency and safety. A key area of interest is how these instruments integrate with PLC and DCS systems, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and optimisation of plant performance.

As a recent graduate, Boikanyo sees this internship as an important step into the professional world, offering the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical environment while learning from experienced professionals and developing critical skills.

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