The City has been hosting the Driver of the Year competition for 25 years now and over the years, it has grown in prominence. This year a total of 170 drivers took to the track to pit their skills against each other for the top spot in each category. After a series of preparation and elimination rounds, 60 drivers made the cut to the final.

The objective of the competition is to enhance the drivers’ road safety knowledge, prevent and reduce crashes, and to reduce fleet maintenance costs. The competition also gives recognition to all the good drivers who use the City’s vehicles on a daily basis.

On the day of the competition, the participants are required to obtain the highest score from five driving manoeuvres. The total score is 500 with a maximum of 100 points being allocated for each manoeuvre. The aim of these exercises is to assess the participant’s driving skills.

The participants in the competition are permanent City employees from different departments.

The competition comprises three categories namely Code B, C1 and C. The winners are selected from each category.

All participants will each receive a certificate for participating.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners received a trophy and a certificate at the awards handover ceremony. The winners are:

Code B
1. Athenkosi Tembani –  Subcouncil 19
2. Vineshan Meyer – Recreation and Parks Department
3. Wayne Visagie – Recreation and Parks Department

Code C1
1. Luvuyo Sotsonondo – Transport Directorate, Southfield
2.J antjie Brand – Recreation and Parks Department
3. Nkulumbuso Ramba – Solid Waste, Killarney

Code C
1. Ruan Bestbier –  Transport Directorate, Parow
2. Nkosibongwe Rwayi – Recreation and Parks Department, Elsies River
3. Mogammad Boltman – Transport Directorate, Heideveld

‘This annual event aims to improve the standard and skill of our drivers and I am proud of the drivers who rose to the challenge and displayed their magnificent driving skills. Their win benefits not only them, but also the City, because skilled drivers help minimise the damage to vehicles and equipment, reduce high fuel costs and the loss of working hours as a result of vehicle crashes.

‘Ultimately, our residents benefit as well – the money that would have been used for vehicle repairs can be redirected to other services.

‘Safety is at the core of this competition. Drivers are made aware of good driving practices and the importance of road safety is highlighted. This ensures that our workforce has the means to render an efficient and effective service to our residents,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Councillor Sharon Cottle.