Road Safety Partnership- South Africa

What Road Safety Partnership- South Africa does

Road Safety Partnership South Africa (RSP-SA), formerly GRSP SA, is a registered Section 21 non-profit company (NPC, registration 2003/025693/08) established in 2007 and headquartered at 25 Yarmouth Road, Mulbarton, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The organization is the South African chapter of the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), an international road safety body based in Geneva, Switzerland that was created in 1999 under the World Bank's Business Partners for Development programme. RSP-SA's core function is to broker multi-sector partnerships — between national and provincial government, corporate sponsors, and civil society organizations — to reduce road traffic crashes, injuries, and pedestrian fatalities in South Africa, with particular focus on vulnerable communities in Limpopo, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal.

RSP-SA's product portfolio is a set of grant-funded road-safety programmes rather than commercial technology products: the VIA Schools Programme (a modular, evidence-based educational framework deployed in 30+ countries through GRSP International, covering grades 4–10); the Visibility Programme (reflective backpack distribution and pedestrian safety training at hazardous primary school locations); the Weighbridge Intervention (truck-driver wellness screening at weighbridge checkpoints covering fatigue, BP, glucose, cholesterol, BMI, malaria, and TB); the Forecourt Third Party Engagement programme (scaled to 640 forecourts nationwide, using petrol attendants as last-mile communicators); Safe Roads 4 Youth (three-year drunk-driving prevention framework for young adults); Safe-to-School-Safe-to-Home (engineering, education, and enforcement package including scholar transport driver training); Walking Groups (escorted child pedestrian groups with paid parent-supervisors targeting poverty areas); and the Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP), a three-year Anglo American Foundation-funded multi-project initiative covering 22 schools in Musina and Blouberg and reaching 3,000+ learners.

RSP-SA generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership fees from corporate and government member organizations (who in turn receive BBBEE credits and Section 18A tax-deduction certificates); donations and grants from foundations and corporate sponsors (Anglo American Foundation, TotalEnergies, Toyota SA, De Beers, Michelin Corporate Foundation, FIA Foundation); and programme-specific sponsorship and co-funding tied to named initiatives. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and is governed by a Board drawn from member organizations including MasterDrive (Chair), SAVRALA (Vice Chair), Bakwena (Treasurer), Unitrans (Secretary), Sumitomo Rubber, BP South Africa, RTMC, and Restegrity Consulting. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement is initiated by direct contact with the General Manager.

Name

Road Safety Partnership- South Africa

Legal name

Global Road Safety Partnership South Africa

Website

https://grsp.org.za

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Road Safety Partnership South Africa is a non-profit (Section 21 NPC) established in 2007 that brokers multi-sector partnerships between government, corporates, and civil society to deliver road-safety education, driver wellness, and infrastructure programmes across Gauteng, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. It operates as the South African chapter of the Geneva-based Global Road Safety Partnership.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: RSP-SA generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by corporate, government, and civil society organizations that join the partnership network. Members gain access to expert engagement, funding leverage, and BBBEE/Section 18A certificate benefits.
2. Donations and grants: RSP-SA accepts direct donations and grant funding from foundations and corporate sponsors (e.g., Anglo American Foundation, TotalEnergies, Toyota SA, De Beers) to sustain operations and fund specific road safety programmes. Donations are eligible for Section 18A tax deduction certificates.
3. Programme sponsorship and co-funding: Corporate sponsors fund specific road safety programmes (e.g., VIA Schools Programme funded by TotalEnergies and Michelin Corporate Foundation; Scholar Transport Programme funded by Toyota SA; Limpopo Road Safety Programme funded by Anglo American Foundation). Funds are used for project implementation, facilitator stipends, and educational materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RSP-SA is a non-profit partnership organization that brokers multi-sector partnerships among government, business, and civil society to deliver road safety education and intervention programmes in South Africa. It implements a portfolio of school-based education programmes (VIA Schools, Visibility, Walking Groups, Safe to School – Safe to Home, Scholar Transport), commercial driver wellness screening (Weighbridge Intervention), public-awareness campaigns (Forecourt Third Party Engagement, Safe Roads 4 Youth), and the multi-year Limpopo Road Safety Programme. Programmes are funded through corporate membership fees, sponsorships, foundation grants, and tax-deductible donations, with implementation carried out by trained facilitators and partner volunteers.

Product overview

Road Safety Partnership South Africa (RSP-SA) is a non-profit organization that does not offer traditional technology products. Instead, it provides a portfolio of road safety education and intervention programmes focused on reducing road-related deaths and injuries in South Africa. The programmes include VIA Schools Programme (international road safety education), Weighbridge Intervention (driver wellness testing), Visibility Programme (school-based safety education with reflective gear), Safe Roads 4 Youth (drunk driving prevention), Safe to School – Safe to Home (comprehensive school route safety), Walking Groups (supervised child pedestrian groups), and Limpopo Road Safety Programme (multi-year school education initiative). These programmes are implemented through partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and corporate sponsors rather than as a unified software platform.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIA Schools Programme An international road safety educational programme designed by road safety and educational experts for delivery to learners in schools (grades 4–10). Uses innovative, modular learning approaches focused on the value of life and teaching safe traffic behaviour through active, emotional, and creative methods, structured around four didactic steps (feeling, knowing and activating, creating, and implementing). Implemented through RSP-SA in Gauteng and Limpopo, sponsored by TotalEnergies and Michelin Corporate Foundation.
• Weighbridge Intervention A truck driver wellness and health screening programme operated at weighbridge locations on South Africa's national routes. Engages third-party truck drivers with fatigue management (responsiveness) testing, hypertension (BP), glucose, cholesterol, BMI, malaria, TB screening, and condom distribution to ensure drivers are fit to drive.
• Forecourt Third Party Engagement and Road Safety Awareness A forecourt-based road safety awareness campaign targeting 640 petrol forecourts across South Africa. Ensures petrol attendants wear branded safety attire and delivers road safety messages to motorists regarding cell phone use and smoking on the forecourt.
• Visibility Programme A primary school road safety programme targeting hazardous locations, providing road safety training, awareness and education to learners followed by distribution of reflective backpacks to improve child pedestrian visibility.
• Safe Roads 4 Youth A three-year project that develops and evaluates a flexible framework to address drunk driving prevention in emerging countries. Implements preventive interventions at the community level aimed at young adults.
• Safe to School – Safe to Home Programme A comprehensive school route safety programme incorporating road safety condition assessment, low-cost traffic engineering improvements, extensive education for children, parents and community, and enhanced helmet-wearing, parking restrictions and speeding enforcement.
• Walking Groups Programme A programme organizing groups of children who walk to school along identified safe routes, escorted by adult volunteers. Two parent volunteers are employed as supervisors and receive an independent salary for their community services. Targets poverty areas in South Africa.
• Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP) A three-year multipurpose road safety project funded by the Anglo American Foundation, implementing the VIA School Road Safety Project across 22 schools in Musina and Blouberg municipalities in Limpopo province. Trains unemployed youth as road safety facilitators and reaches over 3,000 learners with road safety education.
• Safe-to-School-Safe-to-Home Scholar Transport Programme A three-year scholar transport safety programme sponsored by Toyota South Africa Motors, focusing on driver fitness, vehicle fitness, driver and passenger behaviour, and school, parent and community involvement. Currently in phase 3 in the eThekwini region, involving approximately 150 scholar transport drivers.
• eThekwini Safe to School Project A Safe Routes to School programme in the eThekwini area using a multi-stakeholder approach, with the same methodology previously implemented internationally in countries such as China and Vietnam. Targets 8 schools in eThekwini.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 learners trained on road safety in 22 schools across Musina and Blouberg municipalities in Limpopo (as of February 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, major and moderate.

• FueleeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Fuelee joined RSP-SA as a member in 2025. As a leading provider of mobile fuel delivery services for industrial, commercial, and residential clients, Fuelee contributes to road safety through safer fuel transportation, spill prevention technology, and fleet operator engagement. Fuelee will participate in road safety initiatives, share industry best practices, and drive awareness around fuel safety and environmental responsibility.
• Impact CatalystcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Impact Catalyst mobilizes public and private sector resources for socio-economic development. It partnered with RSP-SA to implement the Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP), a three-year multi-project initiative. Impact Catalyst manages programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and funding mobilization for LRSP. Dr Jonathan James serves as LRSP Programme Manager at Impact Catalyst.
• South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SARCS has seconded its volunteers as road safety facilitators to the VIA School Road Safety Project in Musina and Blouberg. SARCS facilitates the payment of volunteer stipends on behalf of the LRSP. SARCS volunteers serve as in-school facilitators delivering road safety education to learners in grades 4–10.
• De Beers Venetia MinemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024De Beers Venetia Mine, part of the De Beers Group, is a key partner in the Limpopo Road Safety Programme. The mine's contracted bus operates within Musina and Blouberg communities, and the company recruits employees from these areas. Andy Cyster, Socio-Economic Development Manager, represents De Beers' commitment to community safety aligned with the Building Forever sustainability framework. De Beers co-funds the VIA School Road Safety Project as part of the LRSP.
• TotalEnergies Marketing South AfricamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022TotalEnergies is a corporate member and funder of the VIA Schools Programme in Gauteng. TotalEnergies co-funded the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week 2024 events and the VIA Creative Competition Giveaway at four Gauteng schools. The company is also listed as a member organization on the RSP-SA website.
• UnitransmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Unitrans partnered with TotalEnergies and RSP-SA to launch the VIA project at Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School in Tsakane Township, Brakpan (July 2022). The project was implemented in 4 schools around Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, reaching 1,200 learners over 5 months. Unitrans' Carli Venter (Executive: Corporate Strategy and Marketing) serves as RSP-SA Secretary on the Board.
• Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007RSP-SA is the South African chapter of the Global Road Safety Partnership, an international road safety organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, established as part of the World Bank's Business Partners for Development (BPD) programme. GRSP International guides policy and direction through a Steering Committee and Executive Committee. Each country is assigned a GRSP Advisor responsible for developing local partnership organisations. RSP-SA operates under GRSP's international framework and uses the VIA Programme developed by GRSP.
• Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTMC is a government partner in RSP-SA's programmes, including the VIA Schools Programme. The organization participated in the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week events. RTMC is represented on the VIA project stakeholder group alongside the Department of Education, TotalEnergies, and RSP-SA.
• SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANRAL is a listed member organization and has partnered on the eThekwini Safe to School Project, providing multimedia educational content for Intermediate and Senior phases (Grade 4–6 and Grade 7) as part of the Road Safety Education Programme.
• MasterDrivemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasterDrive is a member organization of RSP-SA. CEO Eugene Herbert serves as RSP-SA Chairperson. MasterDrive is a leading provider of advanced driver training programmes and contributes road safety expertise to the partnership network.
• Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concession (N1N4)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBakwena manages the N1N4 platinum corridor concession and is a member of RSP-SA. Bakwena's Commercial Manager (formerly Liam Clarke, now retired) served as RSP-SA Treasurer and championed road safety initiatives along the corridor.
• BP South AfricamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBP South Africa is a member organization of RSP-SA. Head of Technical for Africa Sanjay Indurjeeth serves on the RSP-SA Board, overseeing road safety programmes and promoting safe driving behaviours across BP's African operations.
• Shell South AfricamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerShell South Africa is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing to the road safety partnership network as part of the global GRSP ecosystem.
• SAIDInationalmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAIDI (South African Institute of Directors) is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing governance and strategic oversight expertise to the partnership network.
• Imperial LogisticsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerImperial Logistics is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing logistics expertise and operational resources to road safety programme delivery across South Africa.
• CBRTA (Cross-Border Road Transport Agency)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBRTA is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing cross-border transport regulatory expertise and contributing to road safety enforcement initiatives.
• VodacomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVodacom is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing telecommunications infrastructure and reach to support road safety awareness campaigns and communications.
• SARR (South African Red Cross)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) is a member and operational partner of RSP-SA, providing volunteer facilitators for the VIA School Road Safety Project in Limpopo and managing stipends for programme facilitators.
• Limpopo Department of Transport and Community SafetycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety supports the LRSP VIA School Road Safety Project. Director Victor Mafumadi commended the road safety education provided to learners in remote areas of Limpopo and encouraged continued education efforts by RSP-SA and Impact Catalyst.
• Limpopo Department of EducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Limpopo Department of Education is a stakeholder in the VIA School Road Safety Project, providing institutional access to schools and supporting the integration of road safety education into school programmes.
• SADC AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSADC Alliance is listed as a member organization, contributing regional Southern African Development Community perspective and reach to RSP-SA's road safety initiatives.
• Dunlop TyresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDunlop Tyres is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing tyre safety expertise and road safety messaging to the partnership network.
• RTMC (Road Traffic Management Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTMC is a government partner and member of RSP-SA, represented on the Board by Lemo Monyatsi (Manager: Road Safety Engineering). RTMC participates in the VIA Schools Programme stakeholder group and provides technical road safety engineering expertise.
• Monash UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonash University is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing academic research expertise and evidence-based approaches to road safety education and programme design.
• ChildSafeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildSafe is a member organization focused on child safety, contributing expertise to RSP-SA's school-based road safety programmes.
• Puma EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPuma Energy is a member organization of RSP-SA, contributing fuel sector expertise and operational reach to support road safety initiatives at fuel forecourts.
• SAVRALA (Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAVRALA is represented on the RSP-SA Board by Sandile Ntseoane (General Manager). The association contributes vehicle rental and leasing industry expertise to road safety programmes, particularly around fleet safety and driver behaviour.
• eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalitymoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnereThekwini Municipality partnered with RSP-SA and Toyota SA on the Safe-to-School-Safe-to-Home Scholar Transport Programme (phase 3) and the eThekwini Safe to School Project, providing municipal infrastructure, engineering expertise, and institutional support.
• ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a member organization of RSP-SA as part of the GRSP International network, contributing humanitarian expertise and international operational reach.
• SARF (South African Road Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARF (South African Road Federation) is a member organization contributing road engineering and road safety professional expertise to the RSP-SA partnership network.
• Scully (Scully Transport)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScully Transport is a member organization contributing transport industry expertise and operational reach to the RSP-SA partnership network.
• RMI (Retail Motor Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMI (Retail Motor Industry) is a member organization contributing automotive aftermarket and motor industry expertise to road safety discussions within the RSP-SA partnership.
• RAD (Road Accident Fund)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAD (Road Accident Fund) is a member organization contributing road accident data, funding for post-crash care, and road safety advocacy to the RSP-SA network.
• Arrive AlivemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerArrive Alive is a road safety information platform created by Johan Jonck (RSP-SA Board member) through Restegrity Consulting. It serves as a comprehensive information hub for road safety in South Africa and is part of the RSP-SA ecosystem.
• Born FabulousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorn Fabulous is a member organization contributing event management and communications expertise to the RSP-SA partnership network.
• Radio PulpitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio Pulpit is a member organization contributing broadcast media reach and communications channels to support road safety awareness campaigns.
• SafeRoads for YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeRoads for Youth is a member organization contributing youth-focused road safety advocacy and programming expertise to the RSP-SA network.
• NCPPDSA (National Child Labour and Related Issues)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCPPDSA is a member organization contributing child protection and related issues expertise to support RSP-SA's child-focused road safety programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Road Safety Partnership International: Geneva-headquartered parent organisation of RSP-SA and coordinator of the multi-country VIA programme and broader GRSP country-chapter network. Direct structural peer running the same partnership-broker model internationally.
• FIA Foundation: UK-based international philanthropy funding the eThekwini Safe to School Project and aligned with RSP-SA's mission to reduce road traffic injury. Comparable funder/advocate operating at the intersection of motoring, road safety and global public health.
• Toward Zero Foundation: International non-profit dedicated to eliminating road fatalities through partnership-based programmes. Closest comparable in mission, methodology (Safe System approach) and multi-sector partnership-broker model to RSP-SA.
• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: US-based non-profit research and education foundation funded by motor clubs and corporate partners. Comparable structure: industry-funded, research-driven, education-focused national road-safety organisation.
• Brake (road safety charity): UK road safety charity delivering education, awareness and support to victims, funded by corporate members and donations. Directly comparable as a national road-safety NGO reliant on membership fees, donations and grant funding.
• Road Safety Foundation (UK): Independent UK road-safety charity focused on infrastructure risk assessment and education programmes. Comparable scope combining engineering, education and policy advisory work in a small-team non-profit model.
• International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP): Global non-profit focused on safer road infrastructure, partnering with governments, development banks and mobility clubs. Directly comparable as a partnership-based international road-safety NGO delivering evidence-based programmes.
• Amend: African road-safety NGO focused on safer mobility across the continent, headquartered in Kenya. Closest regional comparable — partnership-driven, programme-delivery organisation working on road-safety outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

Broad incumbents

• International Road Federation (IRF): Global umbrella organisation for road infrastructure and road safety with government and corporate members. Broader incumbent covering policy, infrastructure standards and road safety; not a direct chapter-model peer but overlapping membership base.

Regional players

• South African Road Federation (SARF): Domestic South African member-based federation promoting road engineering and road safety, already an RSP-SA member. Closest domestic peer operating in the same market and overlapping member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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