Each year, the Mayoral Golf Day raises funds for the Johannesburg Mayoral Aids Fund which supports various HIV and Aids-related charities and organisations.
Since the golf day’s inception in 2004, it has raised over R9 million for the fund’s beneficiaries.
“That’s excluding what we’ve raised with this event. I’m very proud to report, this year we’ve raised more than R1 million for the Mayoral Aids Fund, with sincere thanks to Joburg’s participating businesspeople and sponsors,” Mayor Parks Tau said.
Tau said HIV/Aids was no longer just a disease, but a human rights issue.
“With the Mayoral Golf Day, we visibly demonstrate our support for basic human rights, all HIV/Aids related issues, and trying to change citizens’ behaviour for a healthier lifestyle.”
The seven chosen beneficiaries included Philisa Isizwe Foundation (R170 000), Family Worship Centre Hospice (R183 333), Thusano Home-based-care Centre (R170 000), Bethesda Caregivers (R170 000), Gladmag HIV/Aids Hospice (R90 000), Khanyisani Home-based care Centre (R170 000), and Hospital Hill Community Project (R130 000).
