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By Levy Masiteng
The Eskom Development Foundation has renewed its partnership with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) by donating R2.7 million to support 1040 learners in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI).
The university said the donation would support its Girls in STEMI Programme and winter school initiative, which would create opportunities for learners to pursue careers in these critical fields that drove economic growth.
According to VUT, the Girls in STEMI Programme focused on opening pathways for young women into technical careers, while the 2026 winter school offered extra academic support in key subjects for matric learners, both boys and girls, during the winter break.
The partnership between VUT and Eskom has been running for two years.
Eskom Development Foundation acting CEO Mologadi Motshele said the collaboration demonstrated the power of partnership in driving transformation and excellence.
“Through this investment we are shaping South Africa’s future by empowering young women with dedicated support, while ensuring all learners have access to high-quality technical education.”
VUT Vice-Chancellor Khehla Ndlovu said Eskom’s commitment was more than a corporate gesture. It was a “catalytic force for transformation”.
“With Eskom’s support we are not simply running programmes, we are rewriting futures by empowering hundreds more to break barriers in science and technology, to aspire and to achieve,” she said.
“Together, we are building a diverse pipeline of talent for South Africa, lighting up futures and reshaping our nation’s story.”
The winter school will provide high school learners with exposure to university-level STEM education, mentorship and hands-on research experiences.
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