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August marks Women's Month in South Africa, a month during which we reflect on the amazing and incredible women who contribute to the stability and success of our country. Whether it's heading a company in the corporate workplace, starting a career, child-minding in a village or feeding and raising children, Elegant Fuel salutes each and every one of you. This month we share the stories of just five of the women who have been empowered by Elegant and who, in turn, help to make our business a successful one.

August marks Women's Month in South Africa, a month during which we reflect on the amazing and incredible women who contribute to the stability and success of our country. Whether it's heading a company in the corporate workplace, starting a career, child-minding in a village or feeding and raising children, Elegant Fuel salutes each and every one of you. This month we share the stories of just five of the women who have been empowered by Elegant and who, in turn, help to make our business a successful one.

There was huge buzz and excitement at Elegant Fuel headquarters today as word spread about the launch of our #ElegantRewards competition on 1 August 2019.

With R600 000 in Elegant Fuel vouchers up for grabs, we know our customers are going to be as excited as we are when they top up at their favourite blue-and-yellow fuel station.

August marks Women's Month in South Africa, a month during which we reflect on the amazing and incredible women who contribute to the stability and success of our country. Whether it's heading a company in the corporate workplace, starting a career, child-minding in a village or feeding and raising children, Elegant Fuel salutes each and every one of you. This month we share the stories of just five of the women who have been empowered by Elegant and who, in turn, help to make our business a successful one.

At Elegant Fuel we are passionate about empowering people on their life’s journey. This includes empowering the motorists who travel on South Africa’s roads, and empowering our franchise owners, our fuel suppliers and the many individuals whose Elegant Journeys align with our own journey into the future.

Anna Magwaba owes her life to Elegant Fuel – in more ways than one.

When she was critically ill in 2011, Elegant founder Ockie Strydom rushed Anna, who was on the brink of death, to hospital. More recently he came to her financial rescue, by deferring fuel payment until an overdue government subsidy was paid.

At Elegant Fuel we are passionate about empowering people on their life’s journey. This includes empowering the motorists who travel on South Africa’s roads, and empowering our franchise owners, our fuel suppliers and the many individuals whose Elegant Journeys align with our own journey into the future.

Portia Modipa is Elegant Fuel’s head of administration. She works out of Elegant’s head office in Louis Trichardt (Makhado), where her day is taken up primarily by invoicing clients and placing new orders for fuel.

Elegant Fuel’s ongoing commitment to empowerment received a boost today when the fuel wholesaler and distributor achieved level 2 broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) status.

“This is a huge affirmation for us given that empowerment has formed a cornerstone of Elegant’s business philosophy since we launched more than 10 years ago,” said director Ryno Strydom.

At Elegant Fuel we are passionate about empowering people on their life’s journey. This includes empowering the motorists who travel on South Africa’s roads, and empowering our franchise owners, our fuel suppliers and the many individuals whose Elegant Journeys align with our own journey into the future.

Tshepo Dhlamini is the purchasing manager at Elegant Fuel, a role that entails a whole lot more than the designation suggests.