Making Journeys To School Safer For Children Every Day
Transforming scholar transport through safety, training, and community empowerment
Our Story DSJTS Programme
The Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) programme was born from tragedy following the 2010 Buttskop level crossing incident that claimed nine young lives.
In 2013, Discovery responded by launching the Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) programme in the Western Cape Province. The initiative combined monitoring driver behaviour, regulatory compliance, first aid training, defensive driving training and incentivising safe driving behaviour to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities among school children.
Our Mission
The Discovery Safe Journey to School (DSJTS) programme was established to transform scholar transport from a sector marked by tragedy into one that prioritises safety, accountability, and professionalism.
Our Purpose
Through personal stories, real experiences, and insights from key voices involved in the programme, this film explores why safe transport to school is about more than getting from one place to another — it is about dignity, access, protection, and the right to learn.
Watch how meaningful partnerships and practical support can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
The Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) programme aims to improve driver behaviour, protect learners on their daily commutes, and build trust between parents, schools, and transport providers.
Journey of a DSJTS Driver
The DSJTS programme was designed to change driver behaviour, instil accountability, and protect learners on their daily commutes. It introduced a model that addresses every stage of the driver journey:
1-Compliance
2-Installation
3-Training and Support
4-Incentives
Our Impact
Scholar Drivers
Children transported daily
Journey of a DSJTS Driver
Discovery Safe Journeys to School - Annual Incentive 2025
Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) is proud to celebrate a decade of zero road fatalities in the Western Cape, a milestone made possible through the partnership between the Discovery Fund and Afrika Tikkun. By combining Discovery’s expertise in technology with Afrika Tikkun’s Cradle-to-Career model, DSJTS creates a programme that ensures safer scholar transport while supporting drivers’ development and wellbeing.
Gauteng Quarterly Awards: Recognising Driver Excellence
On 15 November 2025, the Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) programme proudly hosted the Gauteng Quarterly Awards at The Forum Campus in Bryanston. This special event brought together drivers, school partners, transport operators, and programme stakeholders to recognise outstanding performance and the individuals whose commitment has strengthened learner safety throughout the year.
The awards celebrated driver excellence across Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3, with a dedicated focus on honouring the Top Performing Drivers throughout each quarter. These drivers consistently demonstrated exceptional safe driving behaviour, compliance with programme standards, and a deep sense of responsibility for the learners entrusted to their care.
“t’s always nice to get recognition, but at the end of the day it’s really about the safety of the children. I always considered myself a good driver, but after attending the training sessions , I realised there were many areas where I could improve. The DSJTS programme has helped me grow as a driver, and that motivates me even more to prioritise the learners’ safety every day. I’d like to thank DSJTS, Discovery and Afrika Tikkun for being so supportive and enthusiastic about us. This initiative is truly good for everyone“
