Ride with Purpose: Yamaha’s Mandela Day Charity Run 2025

Revving Engines, Raising Hope – A Mandela Day Mission.

Mandela Day has always been a symbol of hope, unity, and compassion, and this year, Yamaha Motor Southern Africa is once again turning the throttle for a greater good. Join the Soweto Motorbike School – Mandela Day Charity Run on Saturday, 19 July 2025, and ride with purpose.

The Journey

The charity ride kicks off at Linex Yamaha Sandton, located at 19 Eastern Service Road, Kelvin. Riders will gather early and hit the road at 09:00 sharp, cruising together towards the Thato Ke Matla Orphanage Home in Orange Farm. This orphanage is more than just a destination, it’s a sanctuary for vulnerable children who depend on community support to thrive.

The Cause

This event is not just about motorcycles, it’s about making a tangible difference. In the weeks leading up to Mandela Day, Yamaha is hosting a donation drive to collect:

• Clothing for children and teens
• Toys and games
• Non-perishable food items

All donated items will be hand-delivered to the children at the orphanage as part of the event. Your generosity, whether you’re riding or simply contributing, will go directly toward bringing joy and support to the lives of these young individuals.

Donation Drop-Off Points

Drop your contributions at any of the following locations before the event:

• Linex Sandton: 19 Eastern Service Road, Kelvin, Sandton
• Linex Lynnwood: 224 Simon Vermooten Road, Silverton, Pretoria

How You Can Help

There are multiple ways to get involved:

• Join the ride from Linex Sandton to Orange Farm on 19 July
• Donate items at any of the drop-off points
• Spread the word by sharing this initiative with fellow riders and communities

Whether you’re a seasoned biker or a supporter from the sidelines, your actions have the power to create meaningful change.

Honouring Madiba’s Legacy

As Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” This Mandela Day, we invite you to ride not just for the love of the road, but for the love of humanity. Let’s show the next generation what biker brotherhood really means.

Event Summary

• Event: Soweto Motorbike School – Mandela Day Charity Run
• Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
• Start Time: 09:00 AM
• Start Location: Linex Yamaha Sandton
• End Location: Thato Ke Matla Orphanage Home, Orange Farm
• Host: Yamaha Motor Southern Africa

Contact

For more information or support, contact Yamaha Motor Southern Africa through their official channels or visit Linex Sandton directly.

This Mandela Day, let’s ride for something bigger. Let’s ride for change.