Lindsay Moshesh-van der Byl | |
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| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) East London,South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Linzito |
| Occupation(s) | Motivational speaker, youth mentor, social entrepreneur, fitness instructor |
| Known for | Founder of Cycle 4 Change; motivational speaking on youth empowerment and literacy |
| Notable work | Cycle 4 Change; Linzito Inspires |
Lindsay Moshesh-van der Byl (born 1986), also known as Linzito, is a South African motivational speaker, youth mentor, and social entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder of Cycle 4 Change, a literacy and wellness initiative combining cycling, reading, and mentorship programmes for South African youth. [1] [2]
In 2021 he was listed in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans under the Education and Youth category. [3]
Moshesh-van der Byl was born in East London at Frere Hospital in South Africa and grew up in CC Llyod township as well as Buffalo Flats. He attended both Pefferville and Cranberry Primary schools before moving to Adelaide Gymnasium. He matriculated at Alphendale high school.
Moshesh-van der Byl founded the social enterprise Cycle 4 Change, which uses cycling as a platform to promote literacy, reading, and youth empowerment in disadvantaged communities across South Africa. [4]
He operates under the brand Linzito Inspires and has travelled across South Africa offering motivational speaking, youth mentorship, corporate wellness, and fitness coaching. His talks often focus on resilience, positive mindset, reading culture, and overcoming substance abuse, which he also struggled with when he was a teenager. [5] His multilingual ability—English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and conversational Sesotho—enables him to engage a broad range of audiences. [6]
Through Cycle 4 Change, Moshesh-van der Byl has led road-cycling awareness campaigns—such as multi-city tours between Pretoria and Cape Town—raising awareness about literacy and donating books to schools and community libraries. [10] He also promotes healthy living and mental wellness through cycling and motivational speaking, aiming to inspire youth to pursue education, sports, and positive life choices. [11]
He uses the name “Linzito” on social media and motivational platforms. He is the cousin of Moneoa Moshesh.