Commercial Transport Academy (CTA)

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank our generous partners for making the CTA’s mission to empower women in transport a reality! Through your support, we have been able to deliver impactful programmes- including truck driving, motorbike training, entrepreneurship and diploma courses. From project funding to providing trucks and trailers for in-cab training, telemetry, access to online soft skills materials, and more, your contributions have been instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Thanks to your enthusiasm and generosity, we have proudly enhanced the lives of over 1000 women—a number that will continue to grow in the coming years! #CTA #WiWiT #IronWomen USAID Hollard Insurance Volvo Trucks South Africa UD Trucks Southern Africa Mercedes-Benz South Africa Afrit (Pty) Ltd Powerfleet Ctrack Africa

As this year comes to a close, we want to congratulate every single woman who completed a programme with the CTA in 2024! Your hard work and determination to level up your lives have been truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to celebrate all your future successes with you. We are deeply proud of the community we’ve built together this year—a space where women uplift and empower one another while in class and long after. To those still on their journey, remember: your growth and potential are limitless! From the entire CTA team, we wish you a joyful end to 2024 and a powerful, purpose-filled 2025! ❤️

A number of women who graduated from the WiWiT programme and have moved onto their work experience are thriving and making an undeniable impact in the logistics industry! One of our standout ladies at Emit Reversing Time is leading the charge with her exceptional work ethic and driving skills. Her positive attitude and willingness to assist have earned her glowing reviews. As her supervisor shared: "We have gotten nothing but great reviews from the operations team. She looks so confident driving the bigger trucks, and the other drivers respect her." Women are proving they have what it takes to thrive in this industry. Stories like hers highlight why it’s so important to create opportunities and space for more women! #WiWiT #CTA #WomenInLogistics

This morning marked a milestone as I attended my first-ever MOU Signing Ceremony. In true American style, we gathered in person to sign an agreement that aims to inspire meaningful change for student shuttle drivers and for the students who are transport safely and reliably to school and home. While most MOUs are signed electronically, this personal touch was truly special and memorable. Thanks to the support of Troy Tillis from USAID and Michael Schooler, Principal of the American International School in Johannesburg and Pretoria, we developed an innovative programme in partnership with Hollard Insurance. Over the next 12 months, 10 YES students will be trained to become professional chauffeurs, equipped with the skills needed to work with children and teenagers at this prestigious school. This initiative is a first for the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA) and we couldn’t be prouder to contribute to shaping the futures of these WiWiT students. This is certainly a project that we will all keep a very close eye on. Together, we’re driving change and creating a meaningful impact through collaboration and partnerships. Anesu Mawire, MBA Leslie Marbury Troy Tillis AISJ Deanne Bezuidenhout Taulani Mudau #BetterFutures #WiWiT

Some of the hardworking and determined women we trained are now leading the way with The Courier Incubator! We couldn’t be more proud and excited to see how they grow while taking on this new journey. #CTA #WomenInTransport #WiWiT

Our Iron Women gathered at the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA) for an empowering event where leaders from across the transport industry shared insights and inspiration. Among them was Valencia Adams, MBA from Volvo Trucks South Africa, whose words of encouragement truly resonated with our aspiring heavy-duty truck drivers. As a successful female dealer principal in the extra-heavy trucking environment, Valencia’s confidence and commitment to diversity left a lasting impression on our trainees, showing them firsthand the heights they can reach. As a key partner, Volvo’s support extends beyond this event. The Volvo trucks they've provided have become an integral part of our training, giving these women invaluable hands-on experience as they prepare to hit the road as skilled professionals. For the Iron Women, each drive in the Volvo truck is a step toward shattering barriers and rewriting what’s possible for their futures. Belinda Butler Waldemar Andre Christensen Roger Alm Per-Erik Lindström

We’d like to recognise MIHLALI Gqada of the National Department of Transport for her support of women who are actively building a foundation in the transport sector. Mihlali, your belief in the impact of the Commercial Transport Academy and the value we’re creating for women in this industry inspires us to push forward and do even more! Thank you, Mihlali, for visiting the Stellenbosch branch of the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA) today and sharing your story with our students. You opened their eyes to all the possibilities waiting for them, you inspired them to be brave enough and to put themselves out there. It was incredible to watch their faces light up with inspiration and excitement! We’re so grateful for your time and passion – you truly left a mark on all of us! Student Reflections :  “Thank you so much for today! Mihlali was God-sent, reminding us that we are powerful and capable of anything if we put our heart and mind to it.” - ANDISA MANKAYI “Thank you for your visit. Your motivation and encouragement today are priceless.” - Anele Zembe

Yesterday morning, we received the most inspiring message from one of our Hollard Insurance Youth Employment Service (YES) South Africa students, and I just have to share it with you. When young women join our program to become professional truck drivers, they often feel overwhelmed by the opportunities, filled with self-doubt and uncertainty about whether the programme will deliver on its promises—especially with so many unreliable skills programmes in South Africa. Unesakhe Sibuka is now just three months into her program and is being hosted at InterTown Transport in Cape Town. She shared this heart warming feedback: “Hi Raine, I just wanna tell you that today they gave me a route to drive a big truck—8 tonnes—as their driver wasn’t in today. They trusted me 💃💃💃💃💃 and I didn’t disappoint 💃. I delivered everything across 16 stops and came back with a full load of collections. And it’s the second time! At first, they gave me a bakkie—I’m so proud of myself 🤭.” How can we not feel immense pride in the impact we’re creating as an industry collaboration! On behalf of the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA), I am so proud that we get to do this work every day. Thank you Hollard for your commitment to creating Better Futures, for allocating over 107 YES students to the CTA and entrusting us with this amazing responsibility! Deanne Bezuidenhout Paul Dangerfield Taulani Mudau Masafum Mayumi Kas Govender Raine Scott Anderson Olivia Kumalo

Over the past few days, we had the pleasure of collaborating with the USAID and Tetra Tech teams on an exciting programme set to launch in Southern Africa next year. After a series of productive workshops in Johannesburg with key industry players, we were thrilled to host the teams at our Cape Town offices. There, they had the chance to meet some of our inspiring CTA students, hear their remarkable stories firsthand, and engage with our Cape Town partners on advancing industry goals. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed valuable insights to the programme, engaged in impactful discussions, and inspired our students with their experiences and words of encouragement. UD Trucks Southern Africa Powerfleet T-Marc Volvo Trucks South Africa Crossroads Distribution IVECO Unitrans

Two years ago, the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA) partnered with UD Trucks Southern Africa to launch the Ultimate Women Programme. Our mission was to empower unemployed women by developing their driving skills, transforming them into professional commercial drivers for the light to medium vehicle sectors. Through the sponsorship of two 8-tonne industry spec’d vehicles, our patient and supportive driver trainers have logged over 51,000 km of intensive, in-cab training. We've proudly supported 105 women to transform into skilled drivers— 81% have already secured employment, or are currently enhancing their skills through a year-long YES internship with The Courier Incubator project. An Ultimate Woman - “Every day on this journey, I’m breaking stereotypes and proving to myself that I belong here. From the weight of parcels to the freedom of the road, each challenge has taught me resilience, joy, and the power of a supportive team. I'm grateful to keep learning.” Janet Frost - “ UD Trucks is extremely excited about the collaboration and partnership with CTA. We launched the Ultimate Women project to ensure the transformation of our industry and a better life for all, striving to reach excellence.” #UltimateWomen #CTA