From mountain passes to local classrooms, KAP sani2c is helping equip communities while riders tackle one of South Africa’s most scenic mountain bike routes
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (20 November 2025) – While KAP sani2c is widely known for its three-day, 270-kilometre mountain bike race across KwaZulu-Natal, the race also has ongoing, behind the scenes impact in local communities. Away from the trails, education and skills development initiatives are running throughout the year.
ServeSA operates ICT training centres in under-resourced areas, including Bongindawo Primary near Jolivet and Kings Harvest Academy. These centres provide learners and community members with access to computers and training that many would otherwise not have. Each month, participants work towards a nationally recognised End User Computing certificate, gaining practical skills that can support future studies or job opportunities.
Each centre is equipped with 30 laptops, supplied through partnerships with ServeSA, Entelect, and the KAP sani2c Community Development Trust. The training is consistent and ongoing, giving learners regular opportunities to develop confidence, familiarity with technology, and basic workplace skills.
The race itself traverses the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and Drakensberg, from small farms to forests, sugar cane fields, and finally the Indian Ocean. While the riders experience the region’s scenery and challenges, the community initiatives continue quietly in the background.
The KAP sani2c Community Development Trust, formalised in 2017, supports multiple projects along the route each year. These include school improvements such as classrooms and libraries, providing stationery, and helping local entrepreneurs develop skills and opportunities. The trust also supports animal welfare programmes and tree-planting projects, reaching 13 communities and more than 20 schools and organisations annually.
Through these efforts, learners, community members, and schools in KwaZulu-Natal gain access to education, training, and opportunities they may not otherwise have. While the race draws attention to the province’s landscapes, the work happening in schools and community centres creates meaningful and lasting impact.
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