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Air Force Base Makhado swings into action for cancer awareness

Community unites in fight against cancer at 38th anniversary event

By Reader Contribution • 16 October 2025

Air Force Base Makhado swings into action for cancer awareness

Air Force Base Makhado's 38th-anniversary golf day raised R30,000 for the Makhado Care Group, supporting local cancer patients. This event showcased community spirit, combining golf with a Gripen flypast and a moving speech on cancer awareness. It was a testament to unity and hope in the fight against cancer.

By Colonel C.G. Leeson

In a heart-warming celebration of community spirit and resilience, Air Force Base Makhado held its annual Cancer Awareness Charity Golf Day on the base’s 38th anniversary on Friday, 10 October. The event not only marked a significant milestone for the base but also aimed to raise funds and awareness for cancer care in the region, with the Makhado Care Group as the main beneficiary.

The golf day, held at the scenic Soutpansberg Golf Club, attracted n...