The funds came from sponsorships, green fees, and in-kind donations. The amounts raised and key allocations are summarised below:
| Event Location | Total Raised | Key Allocations |
|---|---|---|
| East London (Aug 2025) | R685 000 | R385 000 to beneficiary organisations; R85 000 in-kind golf shirts sponsorship |
| Mthatha (Dec 2025) | R850 000 | R727 000 in sponsor contributions; R85 000 in-kind apparel; R38 000 in green fees |
In total, 150+ players from four provinces took part, including the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape.
Who Benefited from the Donations
The donations supported a wide range of community-based initiatives focused on:
- Disability support
- Elderly care
- Education
- Culture and faith-based outreach
- Food kitchens and shelters
- Youth leadership and agricultural projects
Beneficiary Organisations Included:
- Efata School for the Blind and Deaf
- Tembisa Special School
- Empilweni Old Age Home
- Inkciyo Cultural Movement
- Sinenjongo Project for the Disabled
- The Imbumba Foundation Trust
- Gospel Church of Power in Christ (Mdantsane + Mthatha)
- Wesley Guild (Methodist Church)
- Ethiopian Episcopal Church – Eastern Cape Diocese
- Greenvines Agricultural Project
- God Never Fails Church (Mthatha)
- St James Empindweni Parish
- St John the Baptist Church
- The Dan Pasiya Foundation
These organisations run food programmes, disability services, shelters, and youth projects across the region.
What This Means for Local Communities
The 20th anniversary celebrations reinforced the Golf Day’s founding principles of transparency, compassion, and service. Organisers praised players, sponsors, and community partners for keeping the initiative going strong since 2005.
“It is proof that giving back remains one of the strongest forces for change,” said Hon. Maj Gen (Ret) Bantu Holomisa, MP.
Quick Facts: Bantu Holomisa Charity Golf Day 2025
- Total raised: R1.535 million
- Players: 150+ from 4 provinces
- Locations: East London & Mthatha
- Established: 2005
- Anniversary: 20th year
- Focus: Local impact through community partnerships
