Five Siyaphambili Triathlon Participation Programme athletes have proven that the sky is the limit by qualifying for a slot at the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay to be held on 1 and 2 September. From previously disadvantaged backgrounds, the opportunity to reach new heights and excel is always a tough battle. However, this once in a lifetime opportunity has been grabbed with both hands by triathletes Talia Nomdoe, Zolile Mhlahlo, Justin Butler, Yaseen Abrahams … [Read more...] about Local talent qualify for 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
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Novice Cyclists Moving Forward
Among the thousands of participants who took on the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge, were six novice cyclists who represented Volkswagen. The team consisted of six high school learners from Bergville in rural Kwa Zulu Natal, and of the six, five managed to complete the race. Siyaphambili Team (meaning moving forward) consists of Thobani Mhlongo who finished in a time of 3hours-26minutes-53seconds, Kwanele Shabala at a time of 3hours-18minutes-15seconds, Mashesha Miya in … [Read more...] about Novice Cyclists Moving Forward
Siyaphambili – Moving Forward
Six novice cyclists will represent Volkswagen and be among the thousands participating in the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge on 19 November. Siyaphambili Team (meaning moving forward) consisting of Thobani Mhlongo, Kwanele Shabala, Mashesha Miya, Nonkuthalo Mgomezulu, Thembeka Mdakane and Samkelo Makhaza will be the Volkswagen-sponsored team competing in the world's second-largest timed cycle race. The six school children started cycling after Volkswagen, in partnership with Qhubeka Bicycle … [Read more...] about Siyaphambili – Moving Forward
What did you do to change lives this past Weekend?
Saturday 24 March saw Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees giving the Siyaphambili Pre-Primary School in Tamboville, Uitenhage an extreme make-over. Over 53 children aged 2 to 6 years attend this school which struggles to provide sufficient resources on the low income it generates monthly from school fees. VWSA's 'Great Show of Hands' Volunteer Programme renovated and repainted the schoolhouse, installing play structures, a soccer pitch and food garden, as well as installing rain water … [Read more...] about What did you do to change lives this past Weekend?
