Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Dr Ismail Vadi together with the West Rand Mayor Mpho Nawa will on Thursday, 25th June 2015, handover of 1500 bicycles to learners in Bekkersdal.
The distribution of bicycles is part of the Shovakalula Bicycle Project which is an national initiative by the Department of Transport that seeks to provide ease of mobility to learners walking over 3km between home and school.
Furthermore, the project’s objective is maximizing the use of non-motorized transport to enable communities to access social opportunities. It also seeks to promote cycling as a low cost mobility solution to low income households, targeting mainly scholars.
The project has to date donated over sixteen thousands bicycles throughout Gauteng to learners who meet the set qualification criteria to alleviate their mobility constraints and providing ease of access to learning institutions.
Details of the event are as follows:
Venue: Siqalo Primary School, Bekkersdal
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2015
Time: 12h00
For more information contact:
Ms Octavia Mamabolo
Tel: 011 355 7300
Cell: 082 316 8666
