A day of connection and support on the greens
PUTTING GREEN: The first corporate golf day was successfully hosted at the Kuilsriver Golf Course recently.
Monday, 10 November 2025
With heartfelt dedication, the CPUT Golf Day Planning Committee, led by Johnny Basson, Manager of the Business Unit in the Finance Department, successfully hosted the first corporate golf day at the Kuilsriver Golf Course, bringing together the community for a day of connection and support.
“This initiative was launched in response to the urgent need for the development of a golf driving range at the Bellville Campus of CPUT,” said Basson.
He emphasised that this golf day aims to raise funds for creating a facility that will play a crucial role in the student development initiative. “This project will not only strengthen the sporting culture within the university but will also contribute to skills development and the overall well-being of our students.”
Basson also announced plans to make the golf day a staple on the university calendar, and the excitement is already building for the next event, set for 23 October 2026. The CPUT community is encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for a day of fun, camaraderie, and competition on the greens. “The feedback we received from the golfers who participated is just overwhelming. It's been described as one of the best golf days that they played in. Thanks to my amazing A-Team for working together to pull this off.
“We hereby appeal for your continued support of this initiative. It is a worthy cause that directly benefits our students,” Basson noted.
He expressed his belief that, with the dedication and support already shown, this project is poised to flourish and shine as a highlight on the CPUT calendar.
“We want to express our sincere gratitude towards our Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo, and his executive team for their support.”
Basson expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors, the golfers, and the Kuilsriver Golf Course for their unwavering support, celebrating the spirit of community and collaboration. “Events like this heavily rely on such support to be a success. Cathy Cloete and the Marketing [and Communication] Department, Advancement [Department], Calvin Maseko, RBU [Residence Business Unit], DSA [Division of Student Affairs], were just proof of how we can come together and continue to grow from greats.”
Written by Aphiwe Boyce
Email: BoyceAp@cput.ac.za
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