Saturday, 7 July 2012
The South African sugar industry makes an important contribution to the national economy, generating in the region of R6 billion annual direct income. The industry also provides significant employment opportunities, particularly in rural areas.
There are in the region of 42 300 registered sugarcane growers in South Africa. Most farming takes place in Kwa-Zulu Natal, with some farms in Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape. There are 14 sugarmills currently operating, owned by 5 milling companies.
The South African sugar industry produces an estimated average of 2,5 million tons of sugar per season. South Africa produced a total of 2 273 499 tons in 2007/08 of which 1 399 657 tons was for the national market and 873 842 tons for the international market.
Three companies active in South Africa are Tongaat Hulett, Illovo and TSB.
Tongaat Hulett Sugar, started in 1854, is a world leader in sugar milling technology throughout the Southern African region. It has four mills in South Africa (Maidstone, Darnall, Amatikulu and Felixton) as well as a central refinery, situated in Durban, which has an annual refining capacity of some 600 000 tons.
Illovo Sugar is Africa’s biggest sugar producer with extensive agricultural and manufacturing operations in six African countries. Illovo has a 38% share of industry production in South Africa and is a major supplier of sugar to African consumer and industrial markets.
TSB Sugar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Remgro, has as its core business activity the production of refined and raw sugar that is marketed either nationally, by Quality Sugars under the Selati brand name, or exported through the South African Sugar Association (SASA).
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Friday, 6 July 2012
The Pongola Golf Club has a lovely country style 9 hole golf course, situated amongst Tamboti tree , sugar cane fields and irrigation dams. Bring your own golf clubs as there are non for hire.
Green Fees
Non-affiliated | R100 |
Affiliated | R90 |
On Course Course Policy
Open Mondays
Visitors welcome everyday
Course Rating
Men | Women |
71 | 70 |
Contact Details
Tel: +27 34 413 1502
Fax: +27 34 413 1502
Physical Address
Cnr Klasie Havenga and Hans Strydom Streets
Pongola
Zululand
KwaZulu-Natal
Location
Pongola is geared for tourism with a small airport, hotel, guest houses, curio centre, community craft stalls and museum, details of the Kingfisher Route experience can be gleaned from the Arts & Crafts Info Centre.
Directions
Take the (N2) north-coast highway towards Empangeni. Pass Empangeni, Mtubatuba and Mkuze. Take the pongola turn-off off the toll road ( at the wimpy ). Once in pongola, pass the police station and the club will be on your right hand side
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