NEWS
EZULWINI - The CBE pairing of Brian Mayisela and Brian Mabuza clinched victory in the latest installment of the ESRIC E193 000 Business League golf tournament.
The duo triumphed this past Wednesday at the picturesque Ezulwini Golf and Country Club. The CBE team delivered a superb performance, amassing a total of 75 points to secure top honours in the fiercely-contested corporate competition. Hot on their heels were Musa Motsa and Sibiselo Shongwe from Swaziland Building Society (SBS), who put in a strong showing with 72 points to claim the runner-up spot.
Third place went to Nhlobo Mabuza and Brandon Stewart of Value Auto Parts, who finished with a respectable 69 points. Close behind in fourth were Lasicon's Sive Dlamini and Bheki Magagula, tallying 67 points, narrowly ahead of Kevin Zwane and Khumbul' Mhatha from E.P.&.C. on a countback.
In the ladies' division, Tivele Dlamini of Home-boyz secured the top spot with 30 points, while Khulile Dlamini of Ingula was awarded the Longest Day trophy after securing 19 points. Qiniso Dlamini walked away with the mystery draw prize.
On-course challenge added an extra layer of excitement to the day. The nearest the pin winners included George Zwane (hole three), Nhlobo Mabuza (hole six), Sibiuso Shongwe (hole 14) and Mdudzi Hlophe (hole 18). The longest drive accolades went to Tivele Dlamini for the ladies on hole four and Martin Litschka for the gents on hole 17.
Stunning
One of the most talked about matches of the day saw Plush Communications pull off a stunning upset over the previously dominant EBBBB# team from Es-watini Electricity Company (EEC). The encounter, billed as one of the day's headline fixtures, certainly lived up to expectations, with Plush displaying tactical brilliance and composure under pressure to seal a narrow yet deserved victory.
League Organiser Vusi H Dlamini, speaking at the prize presentation, praised participants for their competitive spirit and sportsmanship. "The standard of play continues to rise with each outing," he noted. "Today's matches were filled with thrilling moments and determination. We commend all the teams for their efforts and congratulate the winners." He also reminded participants that the next round of games would take place in two weeks, urging golfers to remain committed and continue improving their game. An elated Brian Mayisela, reflecting on their win, said: "It was a hard-fought contest, and we are proud of our performance. Having played with my partner for a while now, our chemistry really worked in our favour today."
Adding to the day's excitement was the appearance of former Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, a well-known golf enthusiast, who was spotted in action during the tournament. Displaying impressive technique and a smooth swing, the former head of government attracted plenty of admiration from fellow golfers and spectators alike. Though he left before the media could catch a word with him, his relaxed demeanour and jovial interactions post-game made it clear that his love for the sport remains undiminished.