The annual Christmas in July remains one of the highlights in Credico South Africa’s social calendar. Credico SA welcomed all staff, along with their families, from around the country to attend this year’s celebration, with over 350 people in attendance this year. For many of the kids attending, it was their first time on an aeroplane, making the trip extra special.
The theme for this year was a Credico Circus – the Greatest Showdown. The Indaba Hotel was transformed into a spectacular circus, complete with clowns, jugglers, stilts walkers, face painters, and more. There was so much for the kids to enjoy, including a mechanical bull, and all the carnival game attractions where they could win fun prizes while they played. Magic shows and treasure hunts also kept the kids in awe of all the circus has to offer. Food stands were also plentiful, and everyone could indulge – not only in the unusual treats of popcorn, candyfloss, and slush-puppies, but also in the massive selection, which included hamburgers, hotdogs, boerewors rolls, nachos, wraps, chicken wings and strips, and more. The ice cream stand, with all its chocolate and caramel sauces, waffles, and sprinkles, was one of the most popular stops for the day.
This day always centres around the kids, who quickly met up with old friends and were making new ones as they enjoyed the day. In keeping with tradition, our very own Santa made a special appearance again. It is always wonderful to see the delight on the children’s faces as they go up to receive their gifts. All the younger children received LEGO sets as gifts, while the older ones received gift vouchers so they could treat themselves. As a surprise treat, Santa also left a few R1000 gift vouchers under some of the chairs, adding to his generosity of the day. And he was still not done – with every family throughout the business also receiving a R500 Take-a-lot voucher so they can treat themselves with a family gift.
As part of the entertainment, The Cirk entertained young and old with their amazing performance. The Cirk is an entertainment and performance company dedicated to sharing the love of cirque arts. Their skilled artists wrote a show specifically for Credico, which enchanted the audience with their thrilling performances. The incredibly talented cast kept everyone entertained with a mix of songs, dance, humour, and jaw-dropping acrobatics. The aerial performance was spectacular and nothing short of amazing!
It’s always great to hear the mid-year company results, achievements, and goals from Credico CEO, Peter van den Berg. Since January, 15 new staff members have joined, and 11 individuals have been promoted to new positions. the business. Achieving a 5-year milestone, Marnus Faurie, Zoe Madubula, and Princess Matshoba were recognized with awards, and then, as a major achievement, the company was pleased to present 15-year long service awards to Nazeerah Solomons, Agnes Madlala, and Pontso Mashegoane. These milestones deserve to be celebrated and serve as proof of the people-centric approach and the value Credico places on its employees. The business growth for the first half of this year has been great, and we have some ambitious goals set for the second half of 2025. The team throughout the business has stepped up, refined their skills, and continues to evolve – delivering exceptional results in all departments.
At 5 pm, it was time for some rugby, and those who remained were able to watch the Springboks beat the hard-fighting Georgia team with a final score of 55-10, in a great game for the SA team.
This family event is a great Credico tradition that everyone looks forward to and is always well supported. A wonderful time where families come together, kids form bonds, and partners feel a part of the company that the Credico team is employed by. This definitely was a great family day out!
