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THE AWARDS FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED IN

MINARA’S 25TH MILESTONE YEAR

he Minara Chamber of Business Entity of the Year – Professional Achiever of the Year
Commerce is proud to Medium ■ Aziz Tayob
Tannounce the finalists ■ Valternative Energy ■ Ebrahim Asmal
for the 2025 Minara Business
Recognition Awards, a prestigious ■ Africa Flavours Distributors ■ Mumtaz Peerbhay
platform honouring excellence, (Pty) Ltd The Chamber is especially
innovation, and leadership across ■ Iqlaas Foods honoured to present the 2025
South Africa’s diverse business Business Entity of the Year – Lifetime Achiever Award to Dr
and professional landscape. Start-up Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift
Celebrating its 25th milestone ■ Racket Rescue of the Givers, in recognition of
year, the Minara Chamber ■ Plastimed his exceptional humanitarian
continues its tradition of ■ Krypton Web work and visionary leadership
recognising individuals and that continues to inspire South
organisations who exemplify Businessperson of the Year Africans and global citizens alike.
entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, ■ Fathima Gani This year’s awards received a
and meaningful contributions to ■ Ismail Simjee record number of high-calibre
both economic development and nominations, a testament to
societal well-being. ■ Abdul Gani Rahman the enduring strength, talent,
The 2025 finalists represent Businesswoman of the Year and innovation within South
a dynamic cross-section of ■ Amina Abrahams Africa’s business and professional
industries, reflecting the breadth ■ Salma Mahomed communities. Following a rigorous Sponsor, Standard Bank, and to business minds, entrepreneurs,
of talent and enterprise within our Young Achiever of the Year adjudication process, winners supporting partners Adams & professionals, and community
community. Finalists have been will be announced at the Awards Adams, Bryte Takaful, IBV Group, champions for an unforgettable
named in the following categories: ■ Rishaad Joosab Ceremony and Gala Dinner, to be and AMKA Group. The awards evening of recognition,
■ Zaid Paruk held on Friday, 24 October 2025 in
Business Entity of the Year – Durban, where the keynote address will be broadcast through our inspiration, and celebration. 
Large Community Builder of the Year will be delivered by respected media partners Hilaal TV, Radio
■ Gorimas ■ Hafsa Carrim business leader Lincoln Mali. Islam, and Radio Al Ansaar. For further information, corporate
■ HBZ Bank ■ Hoosein Saloojee The Minara Chamber extends its This prestigious event will bring bookings, or advertising opportunities,
please contact us at awards@minara.org.za
■ Farm Fresh Chickens ■ Shamsudeen Moola sincere gratitude to its Platinum together the nation’s leading or visit www.minara.org.za

‘THE GOLF COAST’ SHOWS POTENTIAL IN KZN

oasting 11 golf courses, great to redefine women’s professional dual mandate of promoting the the highest number of Blue Flag Lameer Villa Rentals
accommodation, and an golf in Southern Africa. This not diverse tourism offerings and beaches in KZN, great golf courses, (Nov 24-27)
Benviable subtropical climate only boosts local tourism but also unique investment opportunities and unmatched natural beauty ■ 2 Pro-Am rounds at
year-round, the KZN South Coast unlocks significant investment found here. Through the Lifestyle make it the ultimate destination Southbroom Golf Estate (25th)
has rightfully earned its title as potential for the region. Developers SA Women’s Masters for visitors, sports enthusiasts, and San Lameer Golf Estate
‘The Golf Coast’. This year, from 25 2025, we’re excited to unlock more and homebuyers! We’re looking (26th)
to 28 November, the KZN South “We are incredibly proud, growth on the KZN South Coast.” forward to another spectacular ■ Access to the SA Women’s
Coast will witness the ultimate as South Coast Tourism & event, and encourage people to Masters Pro tournament at San
battle for golfing supremacy at the Investment Enterprise [SCTIE], Visionary Leadership Driving book early!” Lameer (Nov 27-28)
Lifestyle Developers SA Women’s to welcome one of the most Transformation ■ Premium hospitality including
Masters 2025, supported by South prestigious women’s professional The SA Women’s Masters Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya said SCTIE welcome refreshments and
Coast Tourism & Investment golf tournaments on the KZN carries the weight of history – would continue to support such exclusive golfing gifts
Enterprise. South Coast,” said Dr Vusumuzi established and sanctioned by the MICE events on the KZN South
Sibiya, CEO of SCTIE. Coast, which unlock more growth ■ Green fees, shared golf carts,
The nation’s most elite lady Women’s PGA of South Africa through investment opportunities, and Halfway House
professionals descend upon “Events such as these continue in 1996, it stands as the second- such as: ■ Prize-giving dinner featuring
two championship venues – to position the region as a top oldest women’s professional golf ■ Accommodation and product spectacular prizes valued at
Southbroom Golf Estate and MICE [Meetings, Incentives, tournament in Southern Africa. expansion through event over R50K
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and careers have been forged. 2-Day SA Women’s Masters
Jenny Havenga, owner of Lifestyle ■ Event sponsorship, corporate PRO-AM
Developers and Lifestyle Golf, hospitality, and on-site ■ 2 Pro-Am rounds at
brings both championship exposure. Southbroom and San Lameer
credentials as a former provincial ■ Pop-up markets offering local ■ Complete hospitality
golfer and business acumen as cuisine, beer zones, and local experience with refreshments
a leading property developer to merchandise. and gifts
this transformative event. Her ■ Tourism experiences beyond ■ Green fees, golf cart sharing,
company’s recent deal with SCTIE the event such as curated day- and Halfway House
positions the South Coast as a trip bundles. ■ Prize-giving dinner with
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through integrated golfing and
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“We are committed to hosting
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jenny@lifestylegolf.co.za | 083 411 7237.
San Lameer golf course (Image supplied by SCTIE visit www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za) year-round subtropical climate, in a 3-bedroom villa at San W: www.lifestylegolf.co.za

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