More than 40 leaders in the road freight industry received recognition on 15 October for their vigorous commitment to the industry.
The inaugural South African Freight Awards shines a spotlight on the quality improvement of established and emerging enterprises and suppliers in the road freight sector.
“Our vision is to enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the road freight sector to build businesses that last and to foster collaboration, in support of empowering black entrepreneurs,” says event organiser Florence Musundwa, Founder of GrowSupplierZA. “Through the Awards, we have created a curated ecosystem platform that enables public and private stakeholders to exchange knowledge and best practice.”
Awards were presented in four categories, as well as special awards for individuals presented during the night.
The winners are as follows:
Honorary Industry Advocacy Award
The award went to Mary Phadi, President of the Truckers Association of South Africa (TASA). She was recognised for her contribution to the road freight industry.
Excellent Youth Achiever
- Annah Ngxeketo - Founder and CEO: Mamoja Trading and Projects
- Bruce Diale - Legacy 30
- Lebohang Phadi - Chief Executive Officer: Basadi Logistics
- Lentswe Tlhogo - Voice Express
- Mark Makhubalo - MLM Logistics
- Nkashi Mphahlele – Founder and CEO: Makwaria Holdings
- Sheina Gokool – Director: Gecko Group
- Tonny Modise - Inhalt Buz Solutions
Special Industry Recognition Award
- Bongani Msimango - Eskom Rotek Industries SOC
- Bongani Ndebele – Managing Director: Lwaze Lwanda General Traders
- Dikeledi Mosalo – Executive Officer, Road Freight Chamber: Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)
- Joe Letswalo - Principal Officer: Transport Sector Retirement Fund
- Kesegan Subramoney - Director: SFT Energy
- Lebo Letsoalo – Founder and Owner: Sincpoint
- Mookho Morienyane - Assessment specialist: South African National Accreditation Systems (SANAS)
Enterprise Supplier Development
- Charlin Ntuli – Enterprise and Supplier Development Superintendent: Glencore
- Dan Seripe - Manager: Royal Bafokeng Enterprise Development
- Lukhanyo Ntshobodwana - Procurement Strategy and Transformation Manager: BP Southern Africa
Excellent Achiever in Road Freight
- Beyers Mamakoko - Emcaf Engineering
- Christine Mackay - Macatlas Freight
- Donald Msimanga- Soliphetha Trading Enterprise
- Greg Richardson – Executive: Colt Logistics
- Jan Shongwe - Millira Transport
- Johannes Choeu - JR Choeu Africa
- Madoda Ngcobo - Ossebn CC
- Maxwell Mlangeni - Director: Today’s Destiny Logistics
- Mpho Magano – Founder and Owner: Rambait Trading
- Nomvula Twala - Zibuse Transport
- Ntuthuko Mhlongo - CEO and Owner: Dinjoms Trading
- Palesa Nzimande - Tupapele Solutions
- Phaphama Jonas - Sanoj Project Solutions
- Roann Vetter – Manager Director: Roclin Transport
- Robby Mogoashoa - Mamonkwe Trading CC
- Samuel Maphosa – Managing Director: Njini Enterprise and Projects
- Shirley Kgalalelo Bidi - CMED Logistics
- Sipho Lukhele – Managing Director: Msika Business Enterprise
Supporters of the awards included the Department of Transport, the Department of Small Business Development, the Transport Sector Retirement Fund, the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), MLM Logistics, Sun International, JC Auditors, Mamoja Trading & Projects and the Truckers Association of South Africa.
