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Big Dreamer: Pupil Designs, Builds Car from Scratch

Mokgadi Machaba aged 20 has been a dreamer since he was only 10.  Hailing from Ga-Rammutla Village outside Bochum in Limpopo, he always wa...

Mokgadi Machaba aged 20 has been a dreamer since he was only 10. 

Hailing from Ga-Rammutla Village outside Bochum in Limpopo, he always wanted to design his own vehicle.

To achieve his dream, he spent about R5 000 for the material used on this car, using his mother's donkey cart to sell firewood. 

“I spent a lot of time at the scrapyard to learn about designing cars. I spent about R5 000 for the material used on this car.I kept my focus and never looked at my disadvantaged background or gave up on my dreams,” he said.”

Mokgadi studied maths and physical science, which are compulsory to study mechanical engineering.
Big Dreamer: the Car Mokgadi Machaba Built

He bought a motorbike gearbox and used an electric engine. “When it breaks, I can fix it. The dashboard and seats come from an old BMW and the wheels cost R60.”

He used his mum’s donkey cart to sell firewood. “My neighbour is a welder so I helped him for free so I could borrow his welding machine.”

His mother, Mmaselaelo Machaba said at first she didn’t understand what he wanted to do. “I helped where I could. I’m alone and only have a social grant, but gave him money when I could. 

“When he completed his car in August , he took it to school to show his teachers. On Sundays he gives me a lift to church.” - Online Sources 


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