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The Western Cape Government, in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) will host a special Defensive Driving Workshop for scholar transport drivers and operators within Cape Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative, aimed at improving road safety for learners, will be held from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 October during school hours and is open to all eligible 7 and 16-seater scholar transport operators and drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3-hour workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain crucial skills and knowledge to enhance safety on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of the event, attendees will receive:<\/div>\n
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  • Comprehensive Defensive Driver Training<\/li>\n
  • Installation of a tracking device and telematic system to monitor driver behavior<\/li>\n
  • A First Aid Level 1 Course for drivers\/operators<\/li>\n
  • Vehicles fitted with a first aid kit and fire extinguishe<\/li>\n
  • FREE entry into the RAF-sponsored competition with exciting prizes up for grabs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, says: \u201cThe safety of our learners is a top priority, and this initiative empowers scholar transport operators with the skills and tools they need to ensure that every journey is a safe one. By working together, we are not only protecting our children, but also raising the standard of road safety across the Western Cape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    To register for the workshop:<\/div>\n
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    Interested operators can email Geraldine Jackson at Geraldine.Jackson@westerncape.gov.za or Jerome Williams at jeromew.nca@gmail.com by Tuesday 8 October. <\/p>\n

    Please include the following details:<\/p>\n

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    • Full Name and Surname<\/li>\n
    • Contact number<\/li>\n
    • Preferred workshop venue:
      i) Retreat or Wittebomme
      ii) Lentegeur Hospital Training Centre
      iii) Bellville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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