Many learners across the country especially in Eastern Cape, learners are walk pass rivers and climb mountains to reach School premises.
When they get to classrooms, most of them fell asleep as the results of long distance travel(walking).
Even here at Limpopo they are some children’s who travel long distance to school premises especially at rural areas and some of urban areas.
It’s all systems go in Xihoko, Nwa’mitwa area, Greater Tzaneen as MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Violet Mathye, leads the Shovakalula Bicycle Handover Programme today.
177 bicycles are being handed over to learners across three schools to reduce walking distances, improve punctuality, and keep our children safe on the road.
Here are the schools that are about to receive the bycles and times when assembly start on the morning:
08h00 – Gwambeni Secondary School | 60 bicycles.
10h00 – Sevengwana Secondary School | 28 bicycles.
12h00 – Mugwazeni Secondary School | 89 bicycles.
Present with MEC Mathye are:
His Worship, the Mayor of Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Cllr Garrison Molapisane
Acting HOD, Mr. Paul Mainganyi
Representatives of the SAPS Commissioner in Limpopo Senior departmental officials, education stakeholders, and local traditional leaders
Each handover includes a road safety awareness session for the new cyclists. Shovakalula is more than transport – it is about restoring dignity, protecting teaching time, and safeguarding learners.
Motorists, parents, and communities – let’s support these young riders. Slow down and share the road.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
