Johannesburg, South Africa – VEA Road Maintenance & Civils (VEA Roads) has been awarded the Best Established Black Business Award at the prestigious 2025 BBQ Awards, South Africa’s longest-running and most respected celebration of Black business excellence.

This national accolade recognises VEA Roads’s unwavering commitment to transformation, infrastructure development, and inclusive economic growth. As a Level 1 BBBEE contributor, VEA Roads has not only laid the foundations of South Africa’s road networks but has also built sustainable futures through significant investments in skills development, supplier upliftment, and community empowerment.

“This award is a testament to the dedication of our team and our belief in building not just roads, but meaningful change in the communities we serve,” said Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, Managing Director of VEA Roads.

Crucially, VEA Roads’s leadership team reflects its transformation ethos, with Black executives actively involved in strategic decision-making. The company also impressed judges with its enterprise development programmes, workforce upskilling initiatives, and socio-economic development efforts, positioning it as a catalyst for inclusive national growth.

Now celebrating its 21st anniversary, the BBQ Awards continue to shine a spotlight on businesses that lead with integrity, transformation, and impact. The 2025 ceremony, held on 5 September and streamed live nationwide, brought together influential leaders from across industries to honour those shaping a more inclusive and dynamic South African economy.

VEA Roads’s recognition at the 2025 BBQ Awards cements its status as a values-driven, purpose-led organisation with a clear vision for nation-building and transformational leadership in the infrastructure sector.

Media Contact:
Candace Laubscher
VEA Group
marketing@veagroup.co.za