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Fleet
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WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025

DAY 1

TIME

TOPIC

SPEAKER

07:30 - 09:00

Registration

Business Networking Breakfast

SESSION: 1

09:00 - 09:10

Protocols, Orientation, Welcome

SABOA President

09:10 - 09:40

Introductions – Exhibitions Walkabout

09:40 - 10:10

Keynote Address: Driving Change in South Africa’s Bus Industry

Minister of Transport – Honourable Barbara Creecy

10:10 - 10:25

Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Public Transport in Gauteng

Gauteng MEC of Roads & Transport

10:25 - 10:31

Sponsor Presentation – PLATINUM

MAN

10:31 - 11:10

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough

Tea/Coffee

All

11:10 - 11:25

The Impact of Rising Fuel Costs on the Public Transport Sector

Mr. Bobby Ramagwede –

CEO AA

11:25 - 11:40

Building Collaborative Public Transport Systems

Mr. Mathabatha Mokonyane –

NDOT DG

11:40 - 11:55

Transitioning to Electric and Hybrid Buses – Innovation behind GABS

Mr. Gideon Neethling –

GABS

11:55 - 12:15

Q & A

ALL

12:15 - 12:45

Panel Discussion - Automated Fare Collection – Challenges and Solutions in South Africa

Almex, e-Bus, Kuba, Calmex

12:45 – 14:15

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough
&
LUNCH

SESSION: 2

14:15 - 14:20

Sponsor Presentation - GOLD

DAIMLER

14:20 - 14:40

Unlocking Growth & Access to Funding – Empowering Bus Operators for a Sustainable Future

Mr. Brendon Pillay – INDWE

STD Bank, ABSA

14:40 - 15:00

Q & A

ALL

15:00 - 15:30

Panel Discussion

Best Practices for Bus Operations Survival

Operators View/Insight – Buscor (MP), Chongo Express (NW), Jay Coaches (EC), SAKOOR (WC) & Valuader Transport (GT)

15:30 - 15:50

Q&A

ALL

15:50 - 16:00

Closing Remarks for the Day

SABOA President

GALA DINNER

17:30 – 18:00

Welcome Drinks and Networking

18:00 - 23:00

Gala Dinner – Celebrating 45years of Industry Excellence

28 AUGUST 2025

DAY 2

TIME

TOPIC

SPEAKER

07:30 - 09:00

Registration

Business Networking Breakfast

SESSION: 1

09:00 - 09:10

Protocols, Orientation, Welcome and Introductions

SABOA Vice President

09:10 - 09:25

Bridging the Skills Gap in the Bus Industry

Mrs. Maphefo Anno-Frempong –- TETA CEO

09:25 - 09:40

Advancing the National Road Safety Strategy – A Call to Action for the Bus Industry

Ms. Refilwe Mongale –

RTMC Acting CEO

09:40 – 09:55

The Impact of Cross-Border Transportation on Regional Economic Growth – Exploring how bus travel supports trade, tourism, and local economies.

Mr. Lwazi Mboyi – C-BTRA CEO

09:55 - 10:15

Master Plan Status Quo – Panel Discussion

Cape Town Master Plan

eThekwini Master Plan

Cape Town; eThekwini

10:15 - 10:35

Q & A

ALL

10:35 - 10:39

Sponsor Presentation - SILVER

Freeway Fleet

10:39 - 10:42

Sponsor Presentation - BRONZE

ZF

10:42 - 11:20

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough

Tea/Coffee Break

ALL

11:20 -11:55

Industry Update and Response

1.  RTIA

2.  National Scholar Transport Policy

Speakers from Departments -

TBC

11:55 - 12:15

Q & A

ALL

12:15 - 13:15

Exhibitors/Sponsors Presentations

13:15 - 13:30

Lucky Prizes

13:30 - 13:40

Closing remarks for the Day

SABOA Vice President

13:40 – 15:00

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough
&
LUNCH