The Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted another successful Cycalive event between 21 and 28 August.
As we did last year, we departed on our journey from the Foundation's headquarters on Central Avenue, Houghton.
Cycalive was launched by Torah Academy, Moletsane High and Tladi Technical in 1998. It has since been joined by Pace College, Soweto. Cycalive is an event for Grade 11 students of different cultural and religious backgrounds. Fifty learners are selected to represent the participating schools and cycle in relay from Johannesburg to Durban promoting the following goals:
- To build bridges and form bonds between young South Africans and their respective communities.
- To inspire ubuntu - optimism and commitment for the common good of a positive future in South Africa.
- To raise funds for much needed educational projects.
- To highlight the importance of road safety and the ARRIVE ALIVE campaign particularly relating to cyclists.
- To encourage leadership and a spirit of adventure, personal challenge and self-confidence.
Over the past 18 years Cycalive has featured prominently on National Television News, and became a feature on the “Heart and Soul” and “Take Five” eTV morning edition television programmes. The Minister of Transport and high profile political, sports and religious leaders have attended the launch in Johannesburg and the arrival in Durban.