Women with Drive – JIVE: A Decade of Drive

10 Years Strong, Still Getting Our JIVE On!

For ten years, Women with Drive has thrived, lived, strived, come alive and arrived. In 2026, we celebrate the milestone in the most fitting way possible: with rhythm, energy and the collective drive of a movement that changed an industry.

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The Future is Electric

EV adoption is accelerating. Our drivers need the knowledge and skills to stay ahead.

Safety First

EV’s have unique characteristics and risks. Proper training keeps drivers and others safe.

Environmental Responsibility

Supporting a cleaner, greener future aligns with our values and our clients goals.

Industry Demand

More companies and fleets require EV-competent drivers. We’re leading the change.

What’s in store for Women with Drive – JIVE!

A decade strong: What started as one conversation has grown into a movement spanning 10 years of women driving change across transport, logistics and mobility.
A community, not an audience: Every guest, speaker and partner over the last decade has shaped this movement. JIVE 2026 reunites the community to celebrate what was built.
A legacy being written: Six Legacy Awards recognise the women who made a measurable, lasting difference in the sector over the past ten years. Vote for a woman you would like to nominate
A 10-year retrospective: A look back at a decade of stories, speakers and impact across the Women with Drive journey
A milestone panel: Women who challenged the status quo reflect on what’s shifted, and what still needs to move
A moment worth marking: Ten years of drive deserves the biggest celebration yet

MasterDrive’s would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for attending our 8th Women with Drive last week. The event was engaging and insightful and we hope you took as much from it as we did.

Several presentations empowered the audience to reach their own personal best. Presenters that reached their own pinnacle of success in the industry provided motivation for those striving to reach the same accomplishments. The highly anticipated lifestyle presentation provided vital tips in becoming well-rounded, successful women on the path to success in the automotive mobility industry.

The panel discussion on ‘The Ecosystem of Sustainable Mobility: Connecting, Collaborating, and Conquering,’ provide new perspectives of the future, challenges and opportunities and sustainability and empowerment within the mobility sector. This is along with several other important topics. We appreciated the enthusiastic participation at ‘Women with Drive – ALIVE!’ and your contribution to the valuable discussions.

MasterDrive’s would like to share our appreciation for the presenters and panellists that helped make the event as insightful as what it was.

Tumi Ramoganyaka, CRO of Zeda Limited
Siyasanga Mbolekwa, Channel Sales Manager at bp
Driekie Zondagh, CEO of Veldskoen
Maja Smith, Director, Customer Service Operation at Ford South Africa
Kathy Heapy, Body Stress Release practitioner
Thuli Manyoha, Head of Niche Business Insurance at Santam
Liesl de Wet, Head of Accelerated Organisational Sustainability at Unitrans
Linda Cele, Product Head: Key Accounts and Partnership – Wesbank Fleet Management & Leasing

Gratitude also goes to our excellent MC and panel moderator:

Danny Painter, MC and radio presenter at Jacaranda
Florence Musundwa, Director at SME Road Freight Summit and Awards

If you were unable to join us or you would like to share the highlights of this event with your colleagues, click the link below to view ‘Women with Drive – ALIVE!’ on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p074KMk4gMU

This year’s event had one of the best goodie bags yet. We extend our thanks to Avis, Wesbank, Pernod Ricard and Standard Bank for making this possible.

MasterDrive’s would like to congratulate each person that won a prize as well. Thank you to the below companies for their unwavering support and fantastic prizes.

R1 000 voucher from Happy Hormones Club
Spot prizes from Veldskoen
Two gift hampers from Eagle Ford
Three Body Stress Release Sessions with Kathy Heapy
R500 Takealot vouchers from Santam
Two Cartwright Glass Vases from Eqstra
Throw blanket from Eqstra
Two dashcams from Dunlop
Two Santhome wireless charging diaries from Unitrans
A R4 000 online voucher from Veldskoen
A R5 000 cash prize from MUA

We will soon be in touch with the virtual participants who won a prize. Those that raised questions during the virtual session will also hear from us soon with further information on these.

To view images of ‘Women with Drive – ALIVE!’ follow the OneDrive link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AsVTESaJ8v_WqmRqaTHyuuNeLcc_?e=ynyL9h

Lastly, sincere gratitude goes to our partners, Castrol, FNB, Messe Frankfurt and IOTI that assisted in various ways to make this event possible. It was another exceptional Women with Drive event and our partners played an invaluable role in empowering women in the automotive mobility sector.

We look forward to seeing you again at our next event.

In-Person Application

Please note, due to the limited number of spaces, registration is not an automatic entry to the in-person event, you will get further communication confirming this.

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Virtual Attendance Registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, please save this to your calendar.

We are excited to extend this exclusive invitation to MasterDrive’s much anticipated 9th annual Women with Drive event.

Our speakers and panellists will share invaluable insights of their own journey to success.

Exclusive Application Process: To ensure a diverse and engaging audience representing various aspects of the transport sector, in-person attendance is by application only. This process guarantees a rich mix of perspectives and experiences, enhancing networking opportunities and discussions.

Space is limited for this exclusive in-person event. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to secure your spot among the most influential women in the automotive and related industries.

If you registered via early application, you do not need to register again. All applicants need to register only their interest in attending as only one registration per person can be made.

Be part of this exceptional chance to network, partner, and succeed and break glass ceilings in the mobility sector.

We’re excited to have you join us at Women with Drive – ARRIVE.

What started as a vision has become a vibrant community of professionals who support, challenge, and inspire each other to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings.