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Grassy Park Baptist Church

November 12, 2021

MEC Daylin Mitchell, Head of Western Cape Government Transport and Public Works was present to handover 20 bicycles to Grassy Park Baptist Church on Wednesday, 12th November 2021.  This is part of the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme that was initiated by the Department of Transport and Public Works to support the development and implementation of sustainable transport systems in the Western Cape, together with the Mobility Consortium consisting of Pedal Power Association, Qhubeka and Bicycling Empowerment Network.

Re-Cycle container arrives

October 29, 2021

Today is an exciting day at BEN as we welcome the Re~Cycle container of used bicycles from the UK.

Bicycles offer people a route out of poverty and a means to improve their lives, giving them opportunities to travel to work and school. They are surprisingly adaptable, and can be used to carry goods – giving small scale traders the opportunity to reach customers further afield, or deliver food to the communities. Every bike or bike part shipped to South Africa transform lives and communities.

We thank all parties involved for bringing together this great partnership.

Empowering people with bicycle Mechanical training

October 20, 2021
Bravo to Ntando Mgidi for completing his 1 day Bicycle Mechanic Course at BEN. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
For more information on bicycle mechanical training contact BEN office on 021-7884174. Courses start at R800 for a day course (depending on your specific requirements).

Kuvabonelelwa Community Development

October 14, 2021

Kuvabonelelwa Community Development organisation putting bicycles to good use!   Kuvabonelelwa have a youth outreach programme whereby they collect food and deliver food parcels to the needy in Grassy Park.  Kuvabonelelwa were afforded 15 bicycles on the PSTP bicycle distribution in March this year, proving that bicycles are perfect non motorised transport, saving fuel as well as many hours delivering food on foot.  Congrats to the youth of the community who deliver the parcels.  Western Cape Government Transport and Public Works Pedal Power Association, Qhubeka and Bicycling Empowerment Network.

Youth Outreach Programmes aided by bicycles

October 14, 2021

At Inspire Life in Langa they inspire at-risk youth to turn their lives around for the better.  They afford them Film Productions skills so they can tell their experiences and impact the world.  The 12 bicycles they received in April 2021 have proven to be a tremendous draw card to bringing in more youth to their outreach programme.  Bicycles do change lives!   These bicycles were distributed through the PSTP bicycle distribution by the Western Cape Government Transport & Public Works Department, partnered with the Bicycle Consortium (Bicycling Empowerment Network), Pedal Power Association and !hubeka.

Bicycles empowering Women

October 8, 2021

Root 304 received bicycles in March this year.  This particular project was enabled to empower women in Mamre through the use of a bicycle.  Most projects are about learning the cultural and industrial history of their town.  BEN continues to promote sustainable social and economic empowerment through the use of bicycles.

100 bicycles to Stellenbosch Neighbourhood Watch organisations

October 1, 2021

100 Bicycles are getting ready for the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP) distribution to the Stellenbosch Neighbourhood Watch organisations.  #NonMotorisedTransportation #Bicycles #BicyclesChangeLives #WesternCapeProvince #NHW #Stellenbosch #safecycling #cycling #NewBikeDay #HeroesOnBikes

Every 2nd Friday – We ride!

October 1, 2021

To hail in Transport month, Open Streets Cape Town is reintroducing the #FridayCityCycle lunchtime ride, which takes place every second Friday from Rook cycles (173 Bree Street, CBD).

This is a short, easy exploration cycle through the city. The intention is to bring people together and out from their offices and homes and where you will meet like-minded people.

Bring your bicycle, a helmet, water and please wear your mask. Rental bikes are available from the start point at RookCycles.

Contact Open Streets at email address info@openstreets.co.za for more details.

Bicycles for Youth empowerment

September 30, 2021

29 September 2021 – Anchor Cycling Club received 10 bicycles in Riebeeck West to enable youth empowerment in the community, through the use of a bicycle.  We wish Anchor Cycling Club all the best with the projects Elton has planned ahead.  This is part of the Western Cape Government Transport and Public Works Departments Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP), partnered with Pedal Power Association, Bicycling Empowerment Network and Qhubeka.

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