Rising Above the Storm: DTSA announces Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town as its 2025 Overall Dealer of the Year and EliteClass Winner.
- Daimler Truck Southern Africa lit up the stage under the theme “Rising as One” as they honoured their top‑performing network partners at the prestigious 2025 Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards evening, recognising excellent performance with twelve awards across seven categories.
- DTSA dealers and general distributors were recognised for their unwavering commitment and performance throughout 2025 – arguably one of the toughest years the commercial vehicle industry has faced – calling for exceptional strength, adaptability, and unity from every member of the network.
- Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town rose above the rest, earning the title of 2025 Overall Dealer of the Year for the fourth time, and securing the title of EliteClass winner for Southern Africa for the second time.
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA –
The Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards stand as one of Daimler Truck Southern Africa’s (DTSA) most anticipated annual traditions – a moment each year to pause and acknowledge the exceptional dedication, resilience, and service excellence of its dealer network and general distributor partners. More than a ceremony, it is a celebration of the people and partnerships that keep Africa moving. DOTY honours those who rise above challenges, set new standards of performance, and embody the spirit of progress that drives the sector. Each year, this event reminds us that even in a demanding and ever‑evolving market, excellence continues to shine through, and it is the network partners who help propel the industry toward a stronger, more inspired future. This year Daimler Truck Southern Africa’s (DTSA) recognition carries a deeper meaning under the theme “Rising as One” - like the vast ocean, the commercial vehicle industry is
shaped by powerful forces, currents that shift, waves that rise, and waters that can be calm
one moment and unpredictable the next. Yet, when masses of water move together in harmony, they create momentum strong enough to reshape coastlines. In the same way, the dealers and general distributor’s collective effort, determination, and shared purpose carried DTSA through a turbulent year.
Lifting above the currents, Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town was once again named the overall 2025 Dealer of the Year and EliteClass winner for Southern Africa. This marks the fourth time that Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town walked away with the prestigious title Dealer of the Year and the second consecutive year that they are recognised as Southern Africa’s EliteClass
winner, where they will represent the region at the global Daimler Truck EliteClub event, honouring and rewarding top performing partners across the globe, later this year.
“The ocean never questions its purpose – each drop simply moves with the next, proving that when every part works together, even the strongest tides find their rhythm and get the job done. Our purpose at DTSA is clear: ‘For all who keep Africa Moving’, and despite stormy waters in 2025, I am extremely proud of the DTSA dealer network and general distributors for coming together, doing their part and delivering on our collective purpose. However, in a sea of strong waves, one crest rose the highest, carrying the tide forward: Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town. This is not a once-off phenomenon, but Cornel Oelofse and his team consistently strive for excellence and deliver world class service to customers. A massive congratulations!” Says Maretha Gerber, President and Group CEO of DTSA.
Mike Honiball, CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) South Africa adds: “A massive congratulations to De Wit Motors Commercial Vehicles Ermelo and Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicles East London for winning the category “Best Daimler Truck Financial Services” for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and FUSO respectively. DTFS is vital because it strengthens customer trust, supports sales, and ensures a seamless, end-to-end ownership experience for our customers. But this level of excellence is only achievable through the partnership and professionalism of our dealer network, whose collaboration remains integral to our success. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the entire dealer network for their performance in 2025.”
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Winner: Garden City Commercials Pietermaritzburg.
FUSO Trucks Winner: Garden City Commercials Pietermaritzburg.
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 (𝗖𝗦𝗣) 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 (𝗖𝗦𝗜).
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Winner: De Wit Motors Commercial Vehicles Ermelo.
FUSO Trucks Winner: Motus Daimler Trucks Rustenburg.
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗦𝗣 & 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗦𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.
Mercedes-Benz Bus (CSP) Winner: Sandown Commercial Vehicles Bus Centre.
Mercedes-Benz Bus (Overall) Winner: Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town.
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Winner: Technica Industrial - Mozambique.
FUSO Trucks Winner: Naledi Motors Gaborone.
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Winner: De Wit Motors Commercial Vehicles Ermelo.
FUSO Trucks Winner: Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicles East London.
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲
𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Winner: Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town.
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