The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (SASSDA) and the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) recently hosted two highly successful regional golf days, drawing industry professionals for a day of sport, networking, and camaraderie.
SASSDA/SAIW Western Cape Golf Day
The Western Cape Golf Day took place on 11 April 2024 at the picturesque Kuils River Golf Club. A total of 76 players took to the greens, enjoying a sunny day with no wind— perfect conditions for a round of golf. The event was followed by a well-attended dinner, hosting 110 guests.
The course featured 9 watering holes, ensuring that participants stayed refreshed throughout the day. The success of the day was made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors:
- Columbus Stainless
- Steelbank
- SCI Aps
- Innox-V-Africa
- Macsteel VRN
- NDE
- Novametal South Africa
- Grinding Techniques
- Dekra
- Bestbier Inspection Solutions
- Fabrinox
- ESAB
- BAMR
SASSDA/SAIW KZN Golf Day
Just two months later, the SASSDA/SAIW KZN Golf Day was held on 13 June 2024 at the Royal Durban Club. This event saw a full field of 120 players and attracted 170 dinner guests, making it a larger gathering compared to the Western Cape event. The Royal Durban Club, known for its challenging course, featured 6 watering holes to keep the golfers hydrated and in high spirits. This event also enjoyed robust support from several key sponsors, including:
- Columbus Stainless
- Steelbank
- NDE
- Euro Steel
- Macsteel VRN
- Natal Stainless Steel
- PtSA
- Apex Gas & Industrial Solutions
- Consort Architectural Hardware
- Franke
Both golf days provided excellent opportunities for industry networking and strengthening business relationships within the stainless steel sector. SASSDA and SAIW extend their heartfelt thanks to all sponsors and participants for their support and contribution to the success of these events.
These golf days not onlyhighlight the vibrant community within the stainless steel industry but also reinforce the collaborative spirit that drives its progress.