Hout Bay pair drive 15000km across Africa to build children’s classroom

Two lifelong Hout Bay friends have used an Africa-wide road trip to raise funds for children in their community. Matthew Kieswetter (24) and Matthew van Eck (24) took part in this year’s Africa Rally. First, they set off from Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West in a Ford Ranger on Wednesday 1 July.
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Jul 31, 2026

Two lifelong Hout Bay friends have used an Africa-wide road trip to raise funds for children in their community.

Matthew Kieswetter (24) and Matthew van Eck (24) took part in this year’s Africa Rally. First, they set off from Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West in a Ford Ranger on Wednesday 1 July.

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