Cape Town, South Africa : VEA Road Maintenance & Civils (VEA Roads) proudly announces that its Managing Director, Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, has been awarded the prestigious Global Woman Leader in Infrastructure & Engineering 2026 at the Global Excellence & Leadership Awards Africa (GELA Africa) held in Cape Town.
“This recognition is an honour and a reflection of the incredible teams, partners, and communities we work alongside every day,” said Tshabalala-Shandu. Infrastructure is about more than roads and construction; it is about connecting people to opportunities and creating sustainable growth. I hope this award inspires more women to pursue leadership roles within the engineering and construction industries.”
About Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu
Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu is the Managing Director of VEA Road Maintenance & Civils (VEA Roads), which is a proudly South African civil infrastructure company specialising in road maintenance, rehabilitation, stormwater systems, civil works, and infrastructure development.
Under Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu’s leadership, VEA Road Maintenance & Civils has evolved into one of South Africa’s most recognised and transformative infrastructure companies. Beyond delivering critical infrastructure projects valued at over R4 billion, Thoko has championed job creation, supplier development, and opportunities for women and emerging businesses, ensuring that every project leaves a lasting social and economic impact.
About Global Woman Leader in Infrastructure & Engineering 2026
The Global Excellence & Leadership Awards Africa (GELA Africa) is an international recognition platform that celebrates outstanding leaders, businesses, entrepreneurs, and organisations driving innovation, transformation, and socio-economic impact across Africa. The awards honour individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence in leadership, industry contribution, innovation, and community development across sectors such as infrastructure, engineering, business, technology, education, and entrepreneurship.
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