

DATE: |
1 AUGUST 2002 |
EMBARGO: |
IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
ATTENTION: |
NEWS EDITORS / TRANSPORT REPORTERS |
DRIVER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has once again facilitated
the hosting of the provincial leg of the Driver of the Year competition
for heavy motor vehicle companies in the Province. The details are as
follows:
DATE: |
2nd and 3rd August 2002 |
VENUE: |
RTI Pinetown, Old Main Road, Westmead, Pinetown |
TIME: |
08h00 |
The aim of this competition is to encourage heavy motor vehicle drivers
to accept greater responsibility for road safety, to improve their
standard of driving and to create positive spin-offs for the companies who
trust their drivers with these valuable assets. It is also to reward
companies that have allowed their drivers to participate in the road
safety programmes of the Transport Department. The overall winner of this
competition will go on to compete in the national finals to be held later
this year.
To make these two days colourful and lively, participating companies
have been given space to advertise at the venue. Ukhozi FM will also be
providing live coverage of this event.
The competition will be conducted in the following three categories:
All media are invited to attend. Please note picture
opportunities.

Issued By: |
Thabang Chiloane
Chief Director: Public Safety and Communication
Cell: 082 8055 748 |
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