Bragging rights for Florah as Limpopo’s female taxi driver of the year

LIMPOPO – Florah Rambau from Mashamba won the provincial Female Taxi Driver of the Year title during the Department of Transport and Community Safety’s Taxi Driver of the Year competition.

The prize-giving function was held at The Ranch Resort outside Polokwane on October 29.

The mother of three operates her taxi service under the Tshitale Taxi Association.

“My job can be very stressful, but I was very happy and proud to have received this award. This is a huge achievement for me. I think it might also inspire other women to realise that they are as capable as men. I now aim to win the national title, so that I can become a world champion.”

Rambau won R10 000 in cash and a trophy.

You might also want to read: Captain Matlala is making waves as a female Harbour Master

Transport MEC, Florence Radzilani said several activities took place during October Transport Month to celebrate the important role transport plays in society and the economy.

“We are very proud of Rambau and the other male drivers’ achievements.”

She stated that the main objective of the competition is to improve the driving skills of male and female taxi drivers around the country. The competition runs at national level.

“We are pleased to see that the number of participants for this year’s competition had increased dramatically, especially as more women also took part. It shows that people are taking the competition seriously. This will also assist in terms of reducing accidents on our roads.”

The overall winner of the competition and Driver of the Year winner in the male category was T.M. Mahlare of the Nebo Taxi Association.

The second place went to N. Mathebula of the Giyani Taxi Association, while P.D. Nchabeleng of the Masemola Taxi Association won third place.

In the female category Rambau was flanked by T. Mulaudzi of the Polokwane-Sibasa Taxi Association in second place and M.B. Kwetepane of the Mankweng Taxi Association in third place.