MasterDrive

67 minutes. Two provinces. One big-hearted team. 💙

This Mandela Day, Team MasterDrive rolled up their sleeves in Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal to give back to the communities we care about.

🌱 In Cape Town, our team teamed up with Ladles of Love at DHL Stadium, planting egg trays with soil and seeds to help local farmers grow fresh produce for preschools so more little tummies get fed with healthy meals.

🐶🐱 In KZN, our team headed to Kloof SPCA for a day of cleaning, cuddles and walkies giving the animals there some extra love and attention while helping keep the shelter running smoothly.

It's amazing what a difference 67 minutes can make when you spend it on others! Proud of our team for showing up and giving back.

A huge thank you to everyone involved, and to Ladles of Love and Kloof SPCA for the important work you do every day. 🙌

Her impact deserves to be seen. 💫

To celebrate 10 Years of Drive, Women with Drive is introducing the Legacy Awards — honouring the women whose leadership, courage and impact have moved the mobility industry forward.

🏆 Trailblazer — first woman through the door so others could follow
🤝 Community Builder — built the networks and platforms that lifted other women up
⭐ Rising Star — under 35, already reshaping the industry
🎗️ Ally of the Decade — a champion of gender equity in transport and mobility
♾️ Lifetime of Drive — 15+ years in transport, logistics, or road safety, showing up consistently

Nominations take about five minutes — no personal connection to her needed, just knowledge of her impact. Nominations close on 02 Aug 2026
https://form.jotform.com/261882132073050

Apply to attend Women with Drive — JIVE on 14 August 2026:
https://masterdrive.eventpress.co.za/v3/public/e/women-with-drive-jive
Attendance is by application and subject to confirmation.

If there's someone in your world who deserves to be recognised — a client, a colleague, a friend whose story you know well — this is the moment to put her name forward. Who comes to mind? Tag her below. 👇

Headline Partners:

Castrol | Santam Insurance

The FSA Torch has officially reached Santam Insurance🔥

If you're new here — the torch has been travelling between organisations across South Africa, carried by people who are genuinely doing the work of making our roads safer. It's not just symbolic. Every handover represents a real commitment from a real team to keep raising the bar on fleet safety and responsible driving.

Daniel Stevens accepted the torch on behalf of Santam, and we're grateful to have them part of this journey.

We're building towards the Fleet Safety Awards gala on 26 November, where we'll celebrate the people and organisations who've made road safety their business. The journey isn't over yet — stay with us as the torch continues.

When excellence is recognised, it multiplies.

What if the way we acknowledged safe fleets today, could influence the decisions that save lives tomorrow?

In our latest Drive Chat, Daniel Stevens, Executive Head of Agriculture & Heavy Haulage at Santam Insurance, reflects on five years of partnership with the MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards and shares why recognising excellence is about far more than trophies. It's about shaping a culture where safety becomes the standard.

Whether you manage a fleet, lead a business, or simply care about making our roads safer, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about the impact we can all have.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/-8JUtEQGS54

🏆 Think your organisation deserves to be recognised? Entries for the 2026 MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards are now open.

Learn more and submit your entry at: https://fleetsafetyawards.co.za/site/

Headline partner:
Santam Insurance Stevens Mpele Shale Masilo

Drive Chat video interview #episode44 | With Daniel Stevens Over the past five years, Santam Heavy Haulage has stood alongside ...

Save the Date: Women with Drive turns 10 🎉

Ten years ago, Women with Drive set out to do something different in the
mobility industry — putting women's
achievements front and centre, on purpose, every year.

A decade on, that's exactly what we're celebrating on
14 August 2026 — our biggest JIVE yet, marking 10 years of
recognising the women shaping this industry.

📅 Date: 14 August 2026
📍 Venue: To be confirmed — details coming soon

A quick note: physical seating is limited. Submitting a response
for an in-person seat serves as an application and does not guarantee
confirmation. Successful applicants will be contacted directly with a
formal confirmation email and exclusive venue access details.

Application link: https://mastertorque.co.za/welcome-headline-wwd-partner/
Castrol Santam Insurance

We are proud to welcome Avis Southern Africa as an Fleet Safety Awards Category Partner.

With a trusted legacy in mobility and vehicle solutions, Avis brings valuable expertise and insight to our growing network of fleet professionals.

Together, we look forward to driving collaboration, innovation, and excellence across the fleet industry.

Welcome to the Fleet Safety Awards community, Avis Southern Africa.

❄️ Winter roads come with risks many drivers overlook.

Did you know?

• Bridges become slippery before other roads
• Cold, damp tar increases stopping distances
• Late-afternoon sun can create severe glare
• Underinflated tyres lose grip faster
• The drive home is often riskier than the morning commute

Stay safe this winter with our Night & Winter Driving module.

✅ FREE with every group booking of 10 delegates on Defensive Driver Training during July.

Exploring the future of transport.

On Friday, MasterDrive attended the inaugural Autogas Workshop, where industry experts and stakeholders came together to discuss alternative fuel solutions and the opportunities they present for South Africa's transport sector.

We were also proud to showcase the South African Association for Fleet Professionals (AFP) and connect with fleet professionals, workshop owners, and industry leaders committed to driving progress in mobility.

Thank you to the organizers for creating a valuable platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Retail Motor Industry Organisation - RMI

🏆 Is your commitment to road safety award-worthy?

The Fleet Safety Awards 2026 are now open for entries!

Whether you're recognising an outstanding driver, an exceptional fleet manager, or your organisation's commitment to a strong safety culture, this is your opportunity to be recognised.

🚛 Multiple award categories
💰 Share of over R250,000 in cash and prizes
🏅 Celebrate the people making our roads safer every day.

👉 Enter here: https://fleetsafetyawards.co.za/site/

Good luck—we can't wait to celebrate the leaders driving safer fleets.