It goes without saying – or at least it should – corporate South Africa has a massive responsibility and role to play in road safety and these efforts were recognised recently at the 2025 Fleet Safety Awards ceremony that acknowledged the efforts of organisations, managers and drivers who have integrated road safety into their core business operations.
Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, says: "These Awards honour those who recognise that road safety transcends compliance. It is about safeguarding lives, protecting families and creating a secure future for our country. The Awards showcased dedication and innovation while demonstrating that South Africa has fleet safety leadership. The winners help establish benchmarks to motivate the broader industry."
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The Bus Passenger Road Warrior Award, which includes R10 000 in prize money, was presented to Masilo Kleinbooi Bopape from KTVR for his dedication to passenger protection.
The Metro Group of Companies received the Bus Passenger Best Organisation Award, powered by SABOA, for their comprehensive safety protocols and systematic approach to risk management.
Morny Nortman from Putco was named the winner of the Bus Passenger Best Fleet Manager Award, taking home R20 000 for his safety-first leadership.
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In the haulage sector, Reef Truck Stop won the Most Improved Truck Stop Award, supported by Safer Stops. The R20 000 prize is to be invested in a further development project for the facility.
Two new sustainability categories were introduced this year. Reef Tankers received the Sustainability Leadership Award, which includes R10 000, for aligning environmental responsibility with safety standards. The Fleet Sustainability Innovation Award, powered by WesBank, was presented to Zimi Charge for their solutions that help businesses reduce environmental impact.
Two additional categories recognised progress and potential. Bluu Car Rental received the Most Improved Organisation award, while Kamitha Govindsamy from Ecolab was honoured with the Aspiring Fleet Manager Award.
The Road Warrior Awards, powered by Optix, celebrated drivers demonstrating consistent safe driving. The winners, each receiving R5 000, were:
- Andrea Richter from Bartley Thomas Motsoeneng and Associates (LCV)
- Moses Gatebe from the University of the Free State (MCV)
- Wander Ncongwane from Reef Tankers (HCV), who also won the overall title and an additional R30 000.
The Best Organisation Awards, powered by ZEDA, went to companies where a safety culture is embedded from leadership down. The winners were:
- Mbuyelo Mining Contractors (LCV)
- University of the Free State (MCV), which also claimed the overall title, the Phillip Hull Road Safety Steering Award Trophy, and R20 000 for a charity.
- MLM Logistics (HCV)
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The final award of the ceremony, Best Fleet Manager powered by Dastek IVM, distributed R90 000 in total prize money. The finalists were Alfred Mashabela from Mbuyelo Mining Contractors (LCV) and Bongani Mokoena from Swift Distribution (MCV). The overall winner was Callaghan Reddy from Tanker Services Fuel & Gas (HCV), who received an additional R70 000.
The 2025 Fleet Safety Awards demonstrated that a unified commitment from individuals, organisations, and industry leaders can lead to tangible improvements in road safety, with this year's winners setting a standard for others to follow.
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