Wheels for change
Sweet Bikes co-founder, Samuel Wenger, said that if it hadn't been for the recurring lockdowns, it could have been even more.
It was a day of jovial celebrations when the Sweet Bikes team recently embarked on another philanthropy run, this time in Izingolweni.
The team, from Sweetdale campsite in Margate, joined forces with Bidvest Services in donating 24 bicycles to Mshweshwe High School and another 24 to neighbouring Qhanqa High School.
Unfortunately, due to travel regulations, a representative from Bidvest could not attend the functions.
Project manager for Sweetbikes, Ayanda Masengemi, said Bivest had played a huge role in making a difference in the lives of the children.
“I’d like to thank and express my deepest gratitude to Bidvest for its support and ensuring that we received this sponsorship. This is the beginning of something great,” he added.
Since a visit to Gcilima in April, Sweet Bikes has since visited four other schools in the Ugu District, donating 20 bicycles to each school.
Sweet Bikes co-founder, Samuel Wenger, said that if it hadn’t been for the recurring lockdowns, it could have been even more.
“The initiative is picking up, not quite as fast as we wanted to as Covid has really messed with things regarding the closures and re-openings of schools, so we are a bit behind schedule,” he said.
“However, with the ones we could deliver, we see a positive impact. It benefit not only their school life, but their whole lives as they can avoid travelling in a taxi, and crowded places, during this pandemic.”
Lindokuhle Ngwabe, a matric learner at Mshweshwe High, expressed his gratitude to Bidvest and Sweet bikes.
“I am very happy to have received a bike. It’ll definitely benefit me when I go to study with some of my peers who live quite far away in walking distance. Now it’ll be easier for us to connect and study, without me getting there late.”
Rebecca Zaire of Bidvest Services said the company remained committed to serving communities and was happy to be associated with the Sweet Bikes project.
“We truly hope this will alleviate the burden for learners commuting to and from school on a daily basis, in order for them to fully concentrate on learning,” she said.
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