The army's VIP driver training program at Khumalo Barracks just wrapped up another round, and some lieutenant colonel is calling out the massive gender gap after only one woman made it through with 19 dudes. He wants the school fixing that ratio by getting more female candidates into future classes instead of keeping things this lopsided.
The five-week course teaches selected drivers how to chauffeur high-ranking officials around during peacetime and war zones, covering everything from security protocols to first aid and etiquette. The commanding officer told graduates they need to stop wrecking government vehicles because the country can't afford to keep replacing them, and he reminded everyone that human lives matter more than showing off behind the wheel.
He also admitted the barracks facilities are pretty rough for students right now, but apparently, that's a problem hitting military schools across the country, not just this one.
The five-week course teaches selected drivers how to chauffeur high-ranking officials around during peacetime and war zones, covering everything from security protocols to first aid and etiquette. The commanding officer told graduates they need to stop wrecking government vehicles because the country can't afford to keep replacing them, and he reminded everyone that human lives matter more than showing off behind the wheel.
He also admitted the barracks facilities are pretty rough for students right now, but apparently, that's a problem hitting military schools across the country, not just this one.
