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 Elite Class winner, where they will represent the region at the global Daimler Truck Elite Club event, honouring and rewarding top performing partners across the globe, later this year.

“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,” Maretha Gerber, President and Group CEO of DTSA, says.

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,” he states.

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.
• Winner: Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town.

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.