The Irony - Joey Ramsden v Gold Circle

That 3 days after Joey Ramsden wrote in the Sunday Times ,Gold Circle go and win a Business award,read below...





Joey Ramsden in the Sunday Times


GOLD Circle is being managed like a poorly run golf course, says racehorse trainer Joey Ramsden.

This is a damning indictment of the company that runs the Durban July, which took place on Saturday, and which stands to make a mint from the event.

Mr Ramsden might be the only trainer who this week agreed to go on record with his views but he was not the only one who voiced this opinion. Cronyism, dubious decision-making and a lack of transparency were some of the allegations made.

The biggest frustration the trainers had was the way money was being “frittered away”.

With the volumes of cash the company generates from events like the Durban July, the profits were tiny, said Mr Ramsden.




FNB KZN Top Business Portfolio Awards 2013
Wednesday, 10 July 2013

The 7th FNB KZN Top Business Portfolio Awards were hosted at a Gala Dinner event at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel. The event was attended by an esteemed list of dignitaries and leaders from various government departments, municipalities and businesses across the province.

Over the years the awards have firmly established themselves as a highlight of the KZN business calendar. They offer an excellent opportunity for all business sectors to showcase their achievement to their peers.

The judging criteria include organisation’s contribution to the economy of KwaZulu-Natal, and the principles embodied in the 2009 King Report on Corporate Governance (King III). Factors such as brand and reputation, stakeholder relations and goodwill, environmental sustainability, social responsibility7 and quality of governance are all taken into account.

FNB KZN Provincial Head, Preggie Pillay says “we believe that through this form of recognition to businesses that are setting the standard, we can motivate other business owners to strive for excellence in the future. Ultimately this should impact the economic growth of not only KwaZulu-Natal, but also South Africa.”

The awards are a platform to celebrate the successful companies and organisations that operate and contribute to the sustained economic growth of KwaZulu-Natal. An award is given in each economic sector to businesses and organisations.

The winners in each category are:

Clean Audit Award: Umtshezi Local Municpality
Agriculture: Tongaat Hulett
Mining and Quarrying: Corobrik
Manufacturing: PFK Electronics
Utilities: Umgeni Water
Trade: Mr Price
Transport, Storage and Communication: King Shaka International Airport
Financial and Business Services: SmartXchange
Recreation, Education and Social Services: Gold Circle
Tourism: Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment
Municipal (Promotion): ilembe District Municipality
Government (Promoting socio-economic growth): KZN Provincial Planning Commission (KZN Premier’s Office)
Partnership: Industrial Development Corporation
KZN Top Brand: The Sharks

The KZN Top Brand Award allows the people of KZN to get involved through two online polls. Over 360 brands contested for the top ten positions, which went through to second round of voting, where The Sharks obtaining the most votes. This win was followed closely by East Coast Radio in second place and The Unlimited in third place.

The 15th edition of the KZN Top Business Portfolio was also launched at the occasion. Publisher Lalita Dhasiar-Ventura said, “The Portfolio and Awards are used to raise awareness of KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant and robust economy. By showcasing success through the achievements of the various companies and organisations operating here, we also promote KwaZulu-Natal as a first rate business destination. We would like to congratulate and thank all those entered the Awards and wish you well in your future endeavours.”

At the 7th FNB KZN Top Business Awards, held at Southern Sun's Elangeni and Maharani Hotel on Tuesday 9 July, Gold Circle (Pty) Ltd emerged as KZN's leading Company in the category "Recreation, Education and Social Services."



Chairman Robert Mauvis was on hand to receive the presentation and commented that, following on the heels of another fantastic Vodacom Durban July, it was indeed a great honour for Gold Circle to be recognised as the leader in its field in KwaZulu Natal and a major contributor to economic growth in the Province.



"To be recognised amongst such quality companies as Tongaat Hulett, Corobrik, Mr Price and Sun Coast Casino, who all won their respective categories, is a major feather in the cap for Gold Circle and indeed also the sport of horseracing," he added.



The judging criteria included the Company's contribution to the economy of KwaZulu Natal and the principles embodied in the 2009 King Report on Corporate Governance (King III). Factors such as brand and reputation, stakeholder relations and goodwill, environmental sustainability as well as social responsibility and quality of governance are all taken into account.



The event was attended by dignitaries and leaders from various Government departments, municipalities, organisations and businesses across the Province.

Well done

Congrats in order Here's hoping things go upward now that excess baggage has been dumped.

Time the Joeys and other mountain goats pulled their efforts and energies into increasing betting activities in the Mother City and not waste time and sleep over the Banana boys, once and for all.(td)

mikesack Wrote:

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> Congrats in order Here's hoping things go upward
> now that excess baggage has been dumped.
>
> Time the Joeys and other mountain goats pulled
> their efforts and energies into increasing betting
> activities in the Mother City and not waste time
> and sleep over the Banana boys, once and for
> all.(td)

Lol

straight talk....and I am loving it

I find the category that GC won,to be particularly strange?????

Includes education and social services??????

rob faux Wrote:

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> I find the category that GC won,to be particularly
> strange?????
>
> Includes education and social services??????


who else was nominated in their category

Well Done GC