SOJO Business and Tourism hosts annual golf day
The golf day drove positive change in the Johannesburg south community.
SOJO Business and Tourism successfully held its much-anticipated annual charity golf day at the picturesque Glenvista Country Club, uniting business leaders and community members for an enjoyable day of golf, camaraderie and friendly competition.
This year’s event provided an entertaining outing and raised R282 591 vital funds to support charitable community projects managed by the SOJO Helping Hands Foundation.
The funds raised will significantly contribute to various projects enhancing the south of Johannesburg community.
Among the highlights are a charity store established at the Mall of the South, community days, support for local NPOS and a pilot community farming project.
“The tremendous support from local businesses and community members reflects our shared commitment to uplifting the south of Joburg,” said Nicky Vakaloudis, the CEO of SOJO Business and Tourism.
“We extend appreciation to the 88 golfers and 31 sponsors and prize sponsors. Together, we are making a meaningful difference through our four pillars: sustainable environment, education and training, youth engagement and enterprise development, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs).”
The event had 22 four-ball teams, comprising 88 participants from local businesses, including Gold Reef City. Each golfer wore branded golf shirts and caps provided by the main sponsor, Gold Reef City, when the tournament began with a shotgun start at 11:30.
The competition was fun, fierce and thrilling. Some 16 teams received prizes, with a staggering R141 491 in total prize value donated by the sponsors.
The day ended with a prize-giving dinner. In addition to the golf tournament, SOJO thanked the Mall of the South for their R5 000 donation to help the SOJO Helping Hands Foundation.
Participants
The participating organisations included: Gold Reef City, SurEx Insurance, Mall of the South, Pam Golding Properties, SEEFF Properties Kibler Park and Alberton, VumaCam, Howden Group South Africa Ltd, THC Pharmacy, VW The Glen, Bidvest Steiner, The Unconventional SA (Pty) Ltd, Restonic (Pty) Ltd, Mayfield Park Service Station, iProp, New Concept Mining Powered by Epiroc, Mawele Metal Works, Liyahnic Logistics, Johannesburg Expo Centre, L& Services cc.
The SOJO thanked the sponsors and prize donors: The Unconventional SA (Pty) Ltd, The Hydro (Stellenbosch), Lara Travels (Mall of the South), Gino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Restonic (Pty) Ltd, The Apartheid Museum, The Johannesburg Expo Centre, Global Golf, Turn & Tender (Bassonia), Expert Beauty & Wellness Therapy (Meyersdal), V-Bar (Bassonia), Trusty Med, The Water King, Just Darling, Bosch Expedi-8, Glenvista Country Club, PnP Mulbarton, Sinzinani Spa, Legends Barber (Mall of the South), Balwin Thaba Padel, The Reading Country Club, Camelot Spa Thaba, Engen Bassonia Car Wash, Zee’s Flava Fusion, Life Day Spa, Royal K Golf Johannesburg and Africa Padel Royal JK.
