Every year Ackerman shares his birthday with the Pick n Pay head office in Cape Town, and this year he was surprised with the unveiling of his bronze sculpture.
CAPE TOWN – Pick n Pay’s Raymond Ackerman celebrated his 89th birthday on Tuesday. An avid golfer, he was honoured with his very own sculpture for the role he has played in diversifying the sport.
The retailer said in a statement on Tuesday that the sculpture of him playing golf will be homed at Clovelly golf course and was a tribute to his love and passion of nearly 50 years for the sport, as well as his contribution to diversity by ensuring all people had access to the sport.
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