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Gqeberha, South Africa – 27 September 2024 – S4 Integration is delighted to announce the overwhelming success of its first-ever Charity Golf Day, held on Thursday, 19 September at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club. The event raised an impressive R260,000 in support of the Gelvandale High School Hostel and the Gelvandale Rugby Academy, shining a spotlight on two essential community initiatives.

In celebration of its 28th birthday, S4 Integration, in collaboration with DG Capital and Community Chest of the Eastern Cape, hosted the charity event as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering growth in the industry, the region, and local communities. All proceeds from the day will benefit the Gelvandale Rugby Academy and the Gelvandale High School Hostel, situated in Helenvale, Northern Areas of Gqeberha.

The Gelvandale High School Hostel is home to over 100 teenagers from rural areas outside Gqeberha, offering them the opportunity to access education by attending Gelvandale High School. Following S4’s visit to the hostel in 2023, the company made it the focus of its Annual Charity Drive, with plans to continue supporting this essential institution in the new year.

S4 has supported The Gelvandale Rugby Academy, the second beneficiary of the Golf Day, since 2020. The Academy has played a significant role in helping young athletes in Gelvandale and surrounding areas pursue their sporting dreams.

Over 100 players have earned scholarships to top schools and rugby teams, both locally and internationally. Notably, academy players have gone on to join teams such as the Leopards, Blue Bulls, Lions, Sharks, and Eastern Province Rugby. Some senior players have secured international contracts in Germany, Scotland, and Spain.

The S4 Charity Golf Day drew tremendous support from industry leaders such as Standard Bank, Rubicon, Festo and Sick Automation, with all sponsorships and participation slots selling out. The 120 players who teed off raised R60,000 for the cause. Further amplifying the success, Standard Bank generously contributed an additional R200,000 from their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) fund in support of the Gelvandale High School Hostel.

"We are beyond grateful for the incredible support we received from our partners, sponsors and all the players who made the day such a success," said Gideon Smith, S4's Marketing Manager. "This was our first-ever golf day, and we couldn’t be happier with the turnout. The R260 000 raised will make a real difference in the lives of many young people.”