23/08/2026
Thobekile Madela has been behind the wheel for 22 years but getting the opportunity to make driving her career was not always easy.
She still remembers the doors that closed on her. Being told that driving wasn’t a role for women, and that motherhood would make her less reliable behind the wheel.
But everything shifted when CJ Distribution gave her a chance. It wasn’t just a job offer, it was an opening to prove what she already knew about herself.
Today, after 22 years on the road, Thobekile Madela delivers far more than parcels. With every route she drives, she carries a quiet message for the next woman watching: that there is space for her here too. That she can get her licence, step into the driver’s seat, and build a life on her own terms. 💚
She was given an opportunity. Now, she wants other women to see theirs.