The North Coast took centre stage as the Corporate Classic combined business, golf and tourism promotion in one flagship event.

Hosted by the iLembe Chamber of Commerce, the eXp Realty North Coast Corporate Classic brought together business leaders and sporting personalities.

Top sportsmen and women represented included Proteas Women’s cricket captain Laura Wolvaardt, former Proteas cricketer JP Duminy, Olympic swimmer Natalie du Toit, Rugby World Cup winner Joel Stransky, Butch James, Coenie Oosthuizen, Adrian Garvey, Keegan Daniel, John Allan, Warren Abery and Dan Nichol.

Beyond the competition, the event served as a platform to promote the North Coast’s investment opportunities, tourism offering and business environment to a national audience.

The tournament also enjoyed television exposure through SuperSport, showcasing the region’s golf courses, coastline, accommodation and hospitality sector to viewers across South Africa.

Container Services claimed the 2026 Corporate Classic title, with Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen leading teammates Stefan Barnabas, Wayne Naidoo and Noel Emmanuel to victory. Zimbali Country Club won the Golf Club Classic.

The iLembe Chamber said the event’s success was made possible through partnerships with title sponsor eXp Realty South Africa and a range of corporate and hospitality partners.

“The North Coast is more than a destination. It is a place where business, tourism, investment and lifestyle come together to create something truly exceptional,” said Cobus Oelofse, CEO of the iLembe Chamber.

The chamber said the annual tournament has become one of its flagship destination marketing initiatives, demonstrating how collaboration between business, tourism and sport can boost the profile of the North Coast while promoting investment and economic growth in the region.