Gift of wheels to boost Murray High School students’ education
Fifty learners at Murray High School in KwaNokuthula received a bicycle each from Joburg-based non-governmental organisation Qhubeka (the world means ‘progress’) on Thursday.
What’s more, the NGO – supported by IT giants Dimension Data – is planning to return and donate up to 150 more bicycles around July this year.
Bitou mayor Peter Lobese praised the organisation for supporting a school in the township and, addressing the students, said it was a step towards them getting their own transport.
“I know many of you come from very poor families. When you come back from school on a bicycle today, your parents will have high hopes for you. You need to look after that bicycle as you would look after a car.
“Don’t let your family miss-use your bicycle, as this is your wheels to get you to school. It will ensure that you arrive early and will make you physically fit so that your body is always strong,” said the mayor.
“Don’t wake up late and think you will be early at school because of the bicycle. Then you risk having an accident. But if you rise early, you will not have to rush and cause accidents.”
Albi van Zyl of Dimension Data praised Qhubeka for identifying a poor school in the huge Plett township. “Our vision is to accelerate your ambition. Use the bicycle towards accelerating your goals and vision in life.
“These wheels are not for fun – they are given to boost your education. Use them to improve your learning. We wish you a successful future.”
Student Snovuyo Tapu, 14, said she has been late on some days since she stays far away in Phase I “1 used to walk to school – it was worse when raining! Now I’m looking forward to getting to school much faster.”
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