26 year old from Limpopo is Shoprite’s top truck driver

"We extend our congratulations to Frederick for emerging victorious in this year's grueling competition. He earned the top spot after completing a written exam, a yard challenge and a road test."

"We even had to maneuver the truck to miss coins on the road, demonstrating our skill and precision driving," adds Chauke.

Based at the Shoprite Group's new Riverfields Distribution Centre, Chauke says being a truck driver is hard yet rewarding work and he would encourage anyone to take up the career.

"Kids from my local community asked me how I eat when on duty. They are curious about how I sleep when I'm tired and I told them that I was fit, that I eat well, and exercise and I always have water to drink. They are so interested in learning about the job, and I told them if they work for someone like Shoprite that takes care of them, it is a good job to have."