A 8/5 JOB CAN NEVER SUSTAIN OUR LIFESTYLE- BIKERS

SIDVOKODVO - During the 31st edition of the Swazi Rally event, many interviewed bikers emphasised that they sustained their extravagant biking lifestyle through additional means beyond their regular income.

The interviews took place on the second day of the event at Riders Ranch, Sidvokodvo, where about 15 bikers from various biking crews were questioned about their professions and how they afforded such expensive bikes. Most of them mentioned that biking is not their daily mode of transportation, as they own top-of-the-line luxury cars. In most cases, they also own more than one motor vehicle and reside in expensive suburbs and gated estates in their respective countries.

It’s important to note that bikes at the event ranged in prices from E100 000 to over E1 million. For instance, Nkgopotseng Matlabjane from Midrand, South Africa, who had attended the rally for the fifth time, mentioned that despite being a surgical technician, his salary wouldn’t cover even basic bike maintenance costs. He gave an example of his Honda RR bike and his upcoming upgrade to a Harley Davidson, stating that his daily income wouldn’t cover an engine change. Most bikers have additional sources of income that cover the expenses incurred through this hobby.

Regarding a publicised issue, some Harley Davidson bike owners have expressed their displeasure with the brand’s new owner, who took over in 2020 and decided to show support for the LGBTQI+ community. Some owners are concealing the name of their bikes using stickers. Steven Liam from the Steel Crew Bikers team in Durban, South Africa, and others expressed that someone else’s opinions couldn’t shape their thinking and that Harley Davidson was a brand that existed long before the current ‘woke’ movement.

The event also featured the youngest biker, seven-year-old Lastborn Mthatha from Eastern Cape in the Mthamtha Crew. He shared how he convinced his non-biker father to support his dream after falling in love with biking through seeing it on TV. Besides the games, stunts and music performances, cultural entertainment was brought to the venue by the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture. This addition was aimed to provide cultural thrills and eliminate the need for bikers to leave the venue to experience local culture, which could lead to accidents. The event also featured various competitions and games for all to participate in and watch.

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