Kathu Solar Park

19/10/2026

Access to nutritious meals at school depends on having the right facilities to prepare them.

The new kitchen at Seupe Primary School gives the Nutritional Breakfast Programme an efficient space to prepare and serve breakfast to learners every day. Over 750 learners at the school now receive nutritious meals, prepared in a facility that meets the necessary health and safety standards.

Our Socio-Economic Development Manager, Sandisiwe Mntonintshi, explained why the project matters: "The support and involvement of Chief Seupe, together with the full participation and commitment of the School Governing Body, ensured that the initiative was locally owned and aligned with the needs of the school and community."

The use of local contractors also contributed to economic development in the area. Kitchen upgrades are planned for the other schools in the programme.


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02/10/2026

Seupe Primary School in Maruping has a new kitchen, and we were proud to be part of the day it was handed over.

Learners, teachers, school staff and hundreds of parents joined us, our partners and representatives of the Department of Education to officially open the new kitchen. It is the first of five school kitchen remodels under the Nutritional Breakfast Programme, a collaboration between Kathu Solar Park, the Tiger Brands Foundation and the Department of Education.

We funded the project, the Tiger Brands Foundation implemented it, and local contractors did the building.

Thank you to Chief Seupe, the School Governing Body and everyone who celebrated with us.

https://kathusolarpark.co.za/new-kitchen-handover/


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18/09/2026

Thank you Gemsbok for featuring our latest story on the new classrooms at Obama Daycare Centre and Reaiteka Pre-School.

This upgrade was made possible through our partnership with Breadline Africa, the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Santa Shoebox, and we're proud to see it shared with the wider community.


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04/09/2026

Just under a month left! Applications for our 2027 Bursary Programme close on 30 September 2026.

If you live in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District and have your sights set on tertiary studies in 2027, now's the time to apply! Investing in your education is investing in your future — and we want to help you get there.

Apply here: https://studytrust.org.za/kathu-solar-park/


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07/08/2026

Thank you DFA for featuring our latest story!


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🏫 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

Thank you DFA for featuring our latest story!

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.