Qhubeka Charity

Qhubeka is a charity that moves people forward with bicycles. People earn bicycles through our programmes, improving their access to schools, clinics and jobs.

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

@CyclingAfrica @LeTour @LeTourFemmes @GoZwift 🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐

[Tour de France™ @LeTour]

🚲 #WorldBicycleDay is also an occasion for the Tour de France to reaffirm its commitment to cycling mobility in all its forms.

💛 With its program #LAveniràVélo since 2018, the Tour de France wants to generate a positive impact by inspiring the largest number of people to cycle in their lives.

In particular, it is unfolded around three pillars: promotion, learning, solidarity.

Discover our concrete commitments: https://t.co/esccBFoeRf

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

Today, 175 learners at Mameriri Secondary School in Sekgopo received their bicycles, helping make the journey to school safer, faster, and more reliable. 🚲

With today’s handover, a total of 541 bicycles have now been distributed in the Sekgopo community through the continued support of @Absa and @ZZ2Farming.

We have seen firsthand that when enough bicycles reach a community, real change begins to happen. More learners arrive at school on time, access to opportunities grows, and everyday distances no longer stand in the way of education and possibility.

A bicycle is more than transport. It creates access, independence, and opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this partnership and help change lives, one bicycle at a time.

Donor: @AbsaSouthAfrica
Community Champion: ZZ2

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

#NewBikeDay made possible through the generous support of the Hoffmann and Boggs families.

64 bicycles were handed over to learners at Mohumi Secondary School, helping provide safer and more reliable transport to school, while also creating better access to after-school activities, further education and future job opportunities.

A bicycle is more than transport. It creates access, independence and opportunity. 🚲

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

#NewBikeDay at Mohumi Secondary School

These bicycles are more than just transport. They unlock access to education, opportunity, and independence, with a bit of fun along the way.

Thank you to #PumaEnergy, #Trafigura and #TrafiguraFoundation for helping fuel brighter futures.

Community Champion:
@ZZ2Farming

#FuelTheJourney #EnergisingCommunities #BicyclesChangeLives

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

There’s nothing quite like the focus, determination, and pure joy of learning to ride a bicycle for the first time. 🚲

Today is #NewBikeDay with #PumaEnergy, #Trafigura and #TrafiguraFoundation.

100 bicycles to the learners of Mohumi Secondary School.

#FuelTheJourney #EnergisingCommunities #BicyclesChangeLives

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

#NewBikeDay at @CapeEpic with @AbsaSouthAfrica.

40 bicycles to Axios School of Skills.

6,817 lives changed since 2019 thanks to Absa.

Donor: @Absa
Implementation Partner: WILDTRUST

#BicyclesChangeLives 🖐🏽

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

Since 2019, @AbsaSouthAfrica has changed 6,777 lives through bicycles, and half of those are girls.

For many of them, it was their very first time learning to ride.

Every woman out there at the Absa @CapeEpic pushing her limits on the trails is doing more than riding. She is inspiring a new generation of untamed young women to discover their freedom on two wheels.

#SheUntamed #YourStoryMatters #Absa #AbsaBank #CapeEpic #AbsaCapeEpic

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

So many more kids on bikes thanks to @AbsaSouthAfrica 🚲

Good luck to everyone taking on the @CapeEpic this year. While riders push their limits on the trails, more young people are gaining the freedom and opportunity that a bicycle brings.

This Saturday we are distributing more bicycles to Axios School of Skills at the event.

Thank you, @Absa, for helping change lives through bicycles.

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

🚲 #NewBikeDay at Hoërskool Ladismith

61 learners received bicycles, turning long daily walks into quicker, safer trips to and from school - and yes, riding a bike is also just good fun.

Thank you to @ninetyone_sa and partners @alexforbes, @AVBOBSA, @PPS_SA and @janbraai for making this possible.

Bicycles make a real, practical difference.

#NewBikeDay #BicyclesChangeLives

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

This morning, learners walked to Zwartberg High School in Prince Albert. This is a daily journey that many young people face simply to access education.

This afternoon, that journey will change for 57 Grade 12 learners, who will ride home on bicycles of their own.

Today marks our first bicycle distribution of 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to meaningful access, opportunity and education.

We extend our sincere thanks to @ninetyone_sa and its partners @alexforbes, @AVBOBSA, @PPS_SA and @janbraai for investing in the futures of these learners and helping turn long walks into meaningful progress.

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

What a wonderful young man! At just 18-years old, George Malcolm is riding over 25,000 kilometres from his home in the UK to New Zealand (his family’s home), raising money for @Qhubeka 🖐🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍

One of our UK trustees met George today at the London Bike Studio for a coffee, a quick bike check from their mechanic, and to hand over some Qhubeka merchandise for his journey! 🖐

George is documenting his journey on Instagram at “@big.bike.ride” and we encourage you to follow his adventure!

He is raising money on @GivenGain - link below - if you wish to make a donation and help George change lives with bicycles! 🖐

https://t.co/wORO0jnffU

#bicycleschangelives #laveniràvélo #qhubeka #bigbikeride

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

It is #GivingTuesday around the world and we invite you to help the @Qhubeka Charity change lives with bicycles!

Every US$500 raised will provide one of our unique Qhubeka bicycles, a helmet, tools and essential spares to a schoolchild in South Africa.

This will help them get to school faster, safer and with more energy for their learning!

Donate today to give more children a brighter future! 🖐

https://t.co/cTjzmJj7xv

#BicyclesChangeLives #Qhubeka

[Africa Rising Cycling @CyclingAfrica]

Happy birthday @dougryd 🥳🎁🎊🇿🇦

Doug is one of the handful of the original architects of getting African athletes onto cycling’s world stage. We have worked with him for nearly 20 years ❤️

In 2008 his MTN Energade team was the 1st African UCI Continental team ever, fielding nine South African riders.

That moment put African cycling on the map and created an acceptance that lives on in the fact that over 140 African men and women raced in World Tour, Pro Conti & Conti level teams in 2025 ❤️🌍

In 2009, Doug made another historical decision: to widen the MTN Energade team to more Africans. We helped him sign @AD_Niyonshuti87 🇷🇼 Hichem Chaabane 🇩🇿 & Jupiter Nameembo 🇿🇲.

When Adrien started the Tour of Ireland on 21 August, he became the first Black African rider of the modern age in the pro cycling peloton.

In the following decade, Doug brought nearly 50 African riders to the top levels of pro cycling, from South Africa, Eritrea, Algeria, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Namibia 🇿🇦🇪🇷🇩🇿🇷🇼🇿🇲🇪🇹🇳🇦

Enjoy your day of celebrations Doug 🥳

#AfricaRising #AfricaCycling

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

✨ #NewBikeDay at Sewagodimo Technical & Commercial High School in Pella, North West Province.

Corporates and individuals who took part in Ride Joburg for Qhubeka contributed 16 bicycles to the Grade 9 learners. A huge thank you to everyone who raced, as well as to @SpoorFisher and Mersen for their continued support.

Bicycles bring joy. They make children smile, laugh, and feel the pure excitement of riding. With every pedal, they are not just moving forward, they are having fun, building confidence, and discovering freedom.

Every bicycle is more than transport. It is happiness on two wheels. 🚲💛

#RideJoburg #RideForAPurpose #Qhubeka #BicyclesChangeLives

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

✨️ #NewBikeDay at Sewagodimo Technical & Commercial High School in Pella, North West Province.

53 Grade 9 learners received their very own bicycles, thanks to the incredible support of @Absa.

With these bicycles, learners can get to school quicker and more safely, visit family and friends, run small errands, and experience greater independence in their everyday lives.

#Absa #AbsaBank #YourStoryMatters #Qhubeka #BicyclesChangeLives

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

✨ #NewBikeDay at Sewagodimo Technical and Commercial High School in Pella, North West Province.

Today, 27 Grade 9 learners became the proud new owners of bicycles. This was made possible through the generous support of @RSOnlineSA.

These bikes will help them get to school safely and on time, visit family and friends, run small errands, and explore new opportunities beyond the classroom.

#RS #Qhubeka #BicyclesChangeLives

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

Last Thursday, during #NewBikeDay at Kgolakaleleme Secondary School in Sekgopo, we received a heartwarming surprise from a group of girls from Mohumi Secondary School.

Just over a month ago, these girls learned to ride a bicycle for the first time. With determination and the guidance of a dedicated teacher they rode more than 18km (a round trip of 9km each way) from their school to greet the Qhubeka Charity team members who taught them to ride.

Their visit was more than just a hello. It was a celebration of progress and newfound freedom. With their bicycles they are creating their own adventures and are now exploring their village in an entirely new way.

❤️ Donor: @AbsaSouthAfrica / @Absa
💛 Community Champion: @ZZ2Farming

#YourStoryMatters #BicyclesChangeLives #Absa #AbsaBank #ZZ2 #ZZ2Farming

[Qhubeka Charity @Qhubeka]

#NewBikeDay with @AbsaSouthAfrica and @ZZ2Farming.

For 100 Grade 11 learners at Kgolakaleleme Secondary School in Sekgopo, Limpopo, today marks a new journey - literally.

With their own bicycles, they can get to school safely and on time, giving them the freedom to focus on what truly matters which is learning and building their futures.

❤️ Donor: @Absa
💛 Community Champion: @ZZ2Farming

#Absa #AbsaBank #YourStoryMatters #ZZ2 #ZZ2Farming #BicyclesChangeLives