Johnson Crane with Tadano Hire Charity Golf Day Raises Nearly R90,000 for Hope Haven
The event brought together customers, business partners, sponsors and representatives from South Africa's lifting industry, combining the milestone celebration with fundraising for a community cause.
The proceeds will support Hope Haven Home of Safety, a non-profit organisation based in Centurion that provides 24-hour shelter, medical care and support to abandoned, abused and neglected babies. The funds will help finance the organisation's planned relocation to a larger facility in Highveld on 1 September 2026, enabling it to accommodate more children in a safer and more comfortable environment.
A portion of the donation will also contribute to the Hope Haven Home Minibus Fund, which aims to provide safe and reliable transportation for the children and their caregivers.
“Reaching our 50-year milestone was an opportunity not only to celebrate our journey, but also to give back to the community,” said Lalith Senarathne, Managing Director of Johnson Crane Hire. “We are proud that the golf day enabled us to support Hope Haven Home of Safety and contribute towards a larger, safer home and better care for the babies. We are grateful to everyone who supported this initiative and helped make this contribution possible.”
The golf day was organized jointly by MMS Mobile Cranes and Johnson Crane Hire and also provided an opportunity for customers and industry partners to connect in an informal setting. Former Springbok Captain and World Cup Winner, Victor Matfield, joined the event and took part in the prizegiving ceremony.
Tadano and MMS Mobile Cranes also showcased a selection of lifting equipment during the event, including the new Tadano AC 5.250L-2 all terrain crane, as well as PM 19023, PM 36522S and PM 24023PX knuckle boom cranes.
Philippe Bisch, Business Leader Africa at Tadano, praised the collaboration behind the event. “All credit goes to the MMS team, who organized a great event that was highly appreciated by all participants,” Bisch said. “On behalf of Tadano, we thank Johnson Crane Hire for the opportunity to stand alongside them during this important milestone. We look forward to continuing to build a strong partnership that supports the success of Johnson Crane Hire, MMS, Tadano and their customers.”
The event combined three important elements: celebrating Johnson Crane Hire’s 50-year journey, strengthening relationships across the lifting industry and supporting a valuable local community initiative.
Through the anniversary golf day, Johnson Crane Hire, MMS Mobile Cranes and Tadano demonstrated how industry partnerships can extend beyond business relationships to create a positive impact in the communities they serve.
Published on:
07 August 2026
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