About us

The Pointsmen Project was established in 2005 by Traffic FreeFlow in partnership with OUTsurance, as a means of addressing two of South Africa’s biggest problems, traffic congestion and unemployment.

The cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are provided with a valuable service at no cost to them such as traffic management, event support and assistance with special projects; leaving the Metro Police to focus on more critical law enforcement matters. Motorists also benefit from this service by saving time in traffic,

Today, 20 years later, the staff complement has managed to grow from 21 to over 200 staff members covering Johannesburg, Tshwane, Paarl and Stellenbosch. The OUTsurance Pointsmen have become new participants to economic growth and the development of communities.

We are a brand that wants to provide a safe and fulfilling running environment for South Africans. Which is why OUTsurance has been sponsoring the Gun Run for over 16 years. The race has enjoyed an average of 17 000 participants annually, with whom we have had the opportunity to engage as we continue to support their passion.

Although we always strive to turn the industry on its’ head, we are also a brand that brings order and promotes fair play. We believe in the development of sport referees in order to provide them with access to sound training and educational resources which promote safe play, especially in contact sport amongst the youth.

We also believe that netball and rugby  refereeing offer an alternative form of employment for youth in previously disadvantaged communities.

Rugby Referees

Our sponsorship of the rugby referees, in partnership with the South African Rugby Union, has been running since January 2016 and has proven to be an initiative that has not only resonated with rugby fans, but also given referees the recognition that they deserve as an important part of enforcing the laws of the game. This initiative was extended in 2019 to include school and club referees.

NETBALL REFEREES

In March 2024, we announced our partnership with South African Schools Netball (SASN), in sponsoring the attire of approximately 3,000 nationally accredited umpires while officiating netball matches.   

Since January 2025, OUTsurance has been the proud sponsor of official umpire kits in partnership with the South African Hockey Association, supporting matches at school, club, and national levels. These kits are worn by umpires officiating games for players aged 12 and older. The sponsorship aims to uplift officiating standards, nurture emerging talent, and reinforce the overall development of the sport.