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CITY TO HOST WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunshine Tour event, hosted in
partnership with eThekwini,
will feature 156 local
professional golfers competing
for a share of the R2 million
prize fund. This tournament
will run concurrently with
Africa’s Travel Indaba.
The events will be captured and
broadcast by “Swing Through
Africa” – a captivating golf
travel and leisure TV show that
takes viewers on an enchanting
journey through the picturesque
golf courses of South Africa.
Each episode showcases a
different golf course, exploring
the beauty of the surrounding
province and highlighting
local entertainment, culture,
attractions, plus business
opportunities.
Dean Burmester has confirmed
that he will defend his 2024
Durban Country Club, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Investec South African Open
title. “As South Africans, it’s
he City of eThekwini is employs about 40 000 people EThekwini Mayor Councillor Open Championship in March. our fifth Major and we all want
proud to be the official annually. Cyril Xaba said the prestigious to win it so badly. This is a
“We are very pleased that the
Thost of the 114th Investec The Investec SA Open will be string of events will boost Swing Through Africa Magazine tournament I watched growing
SA Open Golf Championship. the economy, create jobs and up and I watched legends like
held at the Durban Country Club enhance City revenue which will TV Series will be filmed in Ernie (Els), Retief (Goosen),
Hosting the international from 27 February to 2 March enhance service delivery. Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. Louis (Oosthuizen) and Branden
event will make a significant 2025. This event is sanctioned The benefits for eThekwini
contribution to the City’s by the DP World Tour and EThekwini City Manager Musa include Durban receiving global (Grace) win,” said Burmester. 
economy and create jobs. Being will deliver four days of live Mbhele explained that in terms exposure, potentially reaching
the host city will also boost broadcast exposure, reaching an of the sponsorship package, the over 1.25 billion viewers,” he said. www.durban.gov.za
local businesses which will in audience of 350 million homes Municipality will participate in
The Golf Business and
turn benefit communities. worldwide. several key components of the Lifestyle Convention will run
event including having the status
According to Golf RSA, The City’s total sponsorship concurrently with the Open
the golf industry contributes rights package secures coverage of of being the official host city. Championship in March 2025,
R49 billion, or roughly 4% of Durban over a five-month period He said the Golf Business and while the subsequent Sunshine
the Gross Domestic Product, to which will see the City reach more Lifestyle Convention will be Tour Golf Tournament is
the South African economy and than 1.25 billion viewers. running concurrently with the scheduled for May 2025. This

NEW PRESIDENT OF THE MINARA CHAMBER ELECTED

he Minara Chamber of will drive the programmes of the the Chamber through uncertain Peer’s contributions will enhance
Commerce is pleased to Chamber on a regional basis. and challenging times.” the Chamber’s programmes.
Tannounce the election Shabir Chohan, CEO of Solly will remain on the “As we embark on this exciting
of Ebrahim Patel as its new Albaraka Bank has been executive committee as an new chapter, supported by
President and Fawzia Peer as appointed as chairperson of advisory member together with the new Board of Directors, I
the Vice President.
the KwaZulu-Natal, region, Essa Hassim appointed as the encourage all of our members
Ebrahim, with a background Asgar Mahomed, CEO of Secretary General and Zain Mitha to actively participate in these
in international trade and Esquire Technologies has been appointed as Treasurer. opportunities to strengthen
economic diplomacy, brings appointed chairperson of the Members of the Chamber can their businesses, create new
a wealth of expertise and Gauteng region and Reaaz look forward to an array of partnerships, and play a role in
vision to the Chamber, aimed Ahmed, CEO of Good Hope opportunities to engage more South Africa’s growing position
at enhancing the growth and Meats is the chairperson of the deeply with the organisation, in the global economy,” said Peer.
reach of our member business Western Cape region. including enhanced networking The Chamber remains
community.
“South Africa’s economic events, educational workshops, committed to supporting South
Under Ebrahim’s leadership, potential on the global stage advocacy initiatives, and African businesses, driving
the Chamber is poised to build is enormous, and it’s my belief region-specific business forums. economic development, and
on its solid foundation and take that with the right partnerships, These engagements will foster advocating for an inclusive,
bold steps toward expanding strategic initiatives, and a focus collaboration, knowledge- open, and thriving economy with
its influence across three key on trade and exports, businesses sharing, and access to vital reduced bureaucratic red tape. 
regions of KwaZulu-Natal, can thrive,” said Ebrahim. “The business intelligence.
Gauteng and Western Cape. Chamber’s previous board has The strategic relationships with For further information, visit
These regions represent a unique built a strong foundation, and other chambers of commerce in www.minara.org.za
opportunity for our members I am committed to leveraging South Africa and abroad as well
to tap into new markets both their legacy to create more as with global business platforms
locally and globally, connect, opportunities for our members will be streamlined to allow
build meaningful networks, and and will continue to rely on members to access opportunities
contribute to driving economic their guidance and support and gain from international
growth across South Africa. to the incoming Board. We insights.
are deeply appreciative to
In this regard the Chamber has our outgoing president, Solly With her experience as the
announced the appointment of Suleman, whose leadership and former deputy mayor of eThekwini
three regional chairpersons who steadfast dedication has steered and other leadership roles, Fawzia Ebrahim Patel

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