Millions of South African children walk to school barefoot or without appropriate shoes. Let’s change that, one pair of school shoes at a time. Contribute as little as R100 for a pair.
Millions of South African children walk to school barefoot or without appropriate shoes. Let’s change that, one pair of school shoes at a time. Contribute as little as R100 for a pair.
This is a collaboration between Shaakir The Cyclist, the founder of Banditz Bicycles, Vusi Sindane, the founder of skybookings.com, Barefootnomore™ and Kids Etc NPC.
Barefootnomore and Kids Etc delivered over 20,000 school shoes for Mr Beast in 2023 and hundreds of thousands of other pairs of shoes on behalf of donors from all over the world.
Barefootnomore™ produces recycled school shoes, backed by years of research and a pending patent to provide comfort for up to two years. This reduces waste plastic and adds to ESG goals for organisations and partners. Best of all, their manufacturing plant is based in Johannesburg, which creates jobs for the local economy.
For 11 years, Kids Etc NPC has been building a network of relationships and schools in underprivileged areas to provide school shoes. Seldom seen or appreciated, the administrative process of collecting shoe sizes, arranging transport, delivering the correct shoes to the correct school, and coordinating with community members is onerous and could not be possible without the tireless effort of Kids Etc.
Vusi Sindane is the founder and pioneer fundraiser of this initiative, having cycled 3,257km solo from Musina to Cape Town.
He was born in Mpumalanga and lives in Johannesburg, working as a software engineer and founder of skybookings.com.
Vusi takes on crazy challenges, not only to raise funds for worthy causes but to inspire others to do the same. The funds collected are transferred to Barefootnomore™, which issues tax certificates to the donors and delivers school shoes to each child
Tebogo “ShaakirtheCyclist” Galagala, an auto technician and cycling enthusiast who has dedicated his life to making urban cycling accessible and inclusive for all. Raised in Soweto, Tebogo’s love for bicycles and desire for positive social change led him to co-found Biking Bandits, an urban cycling club, and Cycle Boutique, a business promoting cycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transportation.
Tebogo Galagala: Shaakir the Cyclist is the co-founder of the Banditz Bicycle Club and a passionate rider dedicated to building vibrant, connected communities. Known widely for his creativity and forward-thinking approach, he has taken on a deeply personal challenge—one rooted in wellness, purpose, and impact.
Driven by compassion and a commitment to uplift others, Shaakir is embarking on a meaningful journey to raise funds for school shoes, ensuring that young learners can step confidently into their education. His courage and lifelong desire to change lives reflect the heart of everything he does.
For Shaakir, cycling is more than a sport—it’s a vehicle for hope, empowerment, and community growth.
