Cycle motor?

There are many way to move around in the city of Mangaung. Some people travel in their own cars while many others use a taxi or a bus. On the other hand some chose to use their own power by using a bicycle. However, there is a growing number of people using a motorised bicycle, just like the 56 year old Nqweniso Nqabeni who works at Eunice High School. With a two litre engine, Nqabeni takes less than an hour to get to work. “I have being using this bicycle for over a year now and it has helped me by saving money on transport” said Nqabeni. Mangaung Issue then took to the shop where Nqabeni bought his bicycle and we spoke to Joseph Maruatona who is the manager of Bicycle For Africa (BFA). “These bicycles are commonly used in China and India. We import the mottos from China” said Maruatona. According to him the bicycle can travel at the speed of 45km/h and can carry a weight of 200kg. Maruatona, who was a gardener before, is selling them at R2 880 and uses one as him transport. He said there is no need for one to have a license to use a motorised bicycle. However, the traffic law in South Africa states that a vehicle having pedals and an engine or an electric motor as an integral part thereof or attached thereto and which is designed or adapted to be propelled by means of such pedals, engine or motor or both should have a license for it. Maruatona said “our project Tokoloho is aimed at empowering the community and it is in line with the Millennium Developmental Goals.”