The Western Cape Government, in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) will host a special Defensive Driving Workshop for scholar transport drivers and operators within Cape Town.
This initiative, aimed at improving road safety for learners, will be held from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 October during school hours and is open to all eligible 7 and 16-seater scholar transport operators and drivers.
The 3-hour workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain crucial skills and knowledge to enhance safety on the road.
- Comprehensive Defensive Driver Training
- Installation of a tracking device and telematic system to monitor driver behavior
- A First Aid Level 1 Course for drivers/operators
- Vehicles fitted with a first aid kit and fire extinguishe
- FREE entry into the RAF-sponsored competition with exciting prizes up for grabs
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, says: “The safety of our learners is a top priority, and this initiative empowers scholar transport operators with the skills and tools they need to ensure that every journey is a safe one. By working together, we are not only protecting our children, but also raising the standard of road safety across the Western Cape.”
Interested operators can email Geraldine Jackson at Geraldine.Jackson@westerncape.gov.za or Jerome Williams at jeromew.nca@gmail.com by Tuesday 8 October.
Please include the following details:
- Full Name and Surname
- Contact number
- Preferred workshop venue:
i) Retreat or Wittebomme
ii) Lentegeur Hospital Training Centre
iii) Bellville
