27th September 2021 – It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved colleague Tony Florence who was laid to rest today after passing on 18 September 2021. Our hearts are with his wife Brenda and his loving family. He will be sorely missed at BEN!
27th September 2021 – After 10 months of waiting our Bike4All Bicycles have arrived. In January 2017, the Pedal Power Association (PPA) and Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) combined forces to launch the “Bike4All” programme. The programme has a strong, yet simple vision: Put more people on bicycles. Bicycles will be used for funded projects. Please contact us on info@benbikes.org.za if you are interested in funding a project.
Heidepeak Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) were beyond excited to receive their 6 bicycles on the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PTSP bicycle distribution) on Thursday, 16th September. United with the South African Police Service and the Community Policing Forum, they work together to combat crime in the community. Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town MEC Daylin Mitchell Pedal Power Association Bike4All Qhubeka Charity Heidepeak Neighbourhood Watch
16 September 2021 – Alpha Neighbourhood Watch in Grassy Park received 3 bicycles on the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP). Bicycles used to patrol the neighbourhoods helping fight crime. Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape TownMEC Daylin Mitchell Pedal Power Association Qhubeka Charity Bike4All
8 September 2021 – African Jam Outreach organization in Grassy Park received 16 bicycles on the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP bicycle distribution). Africa Jam Youth Outreach is a volunteer-driven youth empowerment organization seeking to provide youth with safe alternative programmes to unlock their potential. These programmes are run in townships where there is an excessive amount of gang related activity and underage drinking. We hope to achieve a positive impact to this organization through the use of bicycles. Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape TownPedal Power AssociationQhubeka CharityMEC Daylin Mitchell Bike4All
What you up to on Friday, 24th September 2021? Why not join the Community cycle ride through Kommetjie, Ocean View and Masi? See pamphlet for details!
Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP) bicycle distributions continue to combat crime in the communities. Mamre Neighbourhood Watch received 20 bicycles on 1st September 2021. The PSTP Programme is driven by Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town partnered with Pedal Power Association, BEN, Qhubeka Charity and Bike4All. Mamre Neighborhood Watch Daylin Mitchell MPP
The Prince Albert Skills School received 16 bicycles on the PSTP Bicycle Distribution on Tuesday, 24 August 2021. The school teaches life and work skills to 15 male teenagers who are no longer in formal schooling. This distribution was made possible through the Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme. Joint partnership with Pedal Power Association Qhubeka Charity and Bike4All organisations. Prince Albert Skills School – PASS Prince Albert Cycles
Thursday, 19th August 2021 – It’s new bike day for many scholars in Malmesbury & Darling. Liebenberg Primary, Wesbank Secondary School Schoonspruit Sekonder and Vooruitsig Primary School each received 60 bicycles for worthy scholars on the Earn-to-Learn programme. This was made possible through the Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP bicycle distribution). Proudly partnered with BEN, Pedal Power Association, Qhubeka Charity. Rola Motor Group proudly sponsored 10 of those bicycles to each school. Many happy scholars enjoying their non motorised transport! Premier Alan Winde MEC Daylin Mitchell
