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Proudly Black Woman-Owned • Rooted in Hout Bay • Supporting Local Communities • Creating Meaningful Events • Proudly Black Woman-Owned • Rooted in Hout Bay • Supporting Local Communities • Creating Meaningful Events • Proudly Black Woman-Owned • Rooted in Hout Bay • Supporting Local Communities • Creating Meaningful Events • Proudly Black Woman-Owned • Rooted in Hout Bay • Supporting Local Communities • Creating Meaningful Events •

Unforgettable events,
handled end to end.

Corporate and government functions, luxury weddings, private parties and headline nightlife, planned, produced and run across South Africa. Lights, sound, catering, staging, licensing and logistics, all under one roof.

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organisations we've worked with

FSCA
Department of Public Works
Department of Arts and Culture
South African Tourism
SARS
Sea Harvest

a welcome

Meet Patience Gertse

Patience Gertse is the Founder and Managing Director of Bayside Projects and Trading (Pty) Ltd, a proudly women-owned South African company delivering professional event management and business solutions. With a passion for excellence and a reputation for reliability, she has successfully led the planning and execution of corporate, government, community, and private events with precision and creativity.

Driven by integrity, innovation, and a commitment to creating meaningful experiences, Patience believes that every event should leave a lasting impact. Her leadership, attention to detail, and dedication to exceptional service have positioned Bayside as a trusted partner for clients seeking seamless, high-quality event delivery.

Through Bayside, Patience continues to build strong partnerships, empower communities, and transform ideas into unforgettable experiences.

Patience Gertse, founder of Bayside Events

Projects

A curated selection of recent events

From government summits and corporate galas to vineyard weddings and headline nightlife, each one planned, produced and run in full, across Cape Town and the rest of South Africa.

Financial Literacy Speech Competition Finals

Full event management, staging, AV, photography and logistics for the FSCA's Financial Literacy Speech Competition finals in Cape Town.

Financial Literacy Speech Competition Finals

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Our Community Impact

Charity drives, Mandela Day initiatives, donations and youth development across the Western Cape.

Our Community Impact

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AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026

Sourcing, procurement and supplier scouting at AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026, the CTICC's fashion and branding trade show.

AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026

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OECD Forum on Tax Administration

Event support and bespoke Afrochic sourcing for SARS at the 18th Plenary Meeting, Cape Town.

OECD Forum on Tax Administration

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FSCA NEET Workshops

Full-service event management of the FSCA's youth financial literacy programme across 2025 and 2026.

FSCA NEET Workshops

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National Language Summit

Event coordination, interpreter sourcing and operational support for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

National Language Summit

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Meetings Africa 2026

Event setup and on-site logistics for South African Tourism's flagship business events showcase.

Meetings Africa 2026

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Professional catering for Sea Harvest's two-week Health & Safety Workshops in Hout Bay.

Professional catering for Sea Harvest's two-week Health & Safety Workshops in Hout Bay.

Sea Harvest Health & Safety Workshops

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A trusted catering partner to government departments and public sector organisations across South Africa.

A trusted catering partner to government departments and public sector organisations across South Africa.

Trusted Catering for Government & Public Sector Clients

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Average rating

Five stars across every review, earned one event at a time.

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Events delivered

Weddings, corporate functions and government events run from first brief to final packdown.

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Provinces covered

Flown across South Africa, wherever the event is, we bring the full production.

our services

Everything your event needs, in one place

We plan, produce and run events in-house, from the paperwork and permits to the lights, the catering and the last chair packed away.

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Corporate & government events

Conferences, launches, awards and official functions, delivered with the polish and compliance these occasions demand. On-brand, on-time, and handled by one team from brief to breakdown.

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Weddings & private celebrations

Luxury weddings, milestone parties and private events, styled and coordinated down to the last detail. Elegant where it counts, and run so smoothly you get to enjoy your own day.

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Event production & technical

Staging, lighting, sound, screens and mics, the technical backbone of any event, supplied and operated by our own crew. Built to look the part and run without a hitch.

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Catering & bar

Full catering, bar service and event staffing, from canapés and cocktails to plated dinners at scale. Menus, dietary needs and headcounts, all taken care of.

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Licensing, permits & compliance

Liquor licenses, event permits and the paperwork that keeps everything legal and on schedule. We handle the admin so your event is signed off long before doors open.

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Hire & logistics

Furniture, seating, décor, marquees and everything in between, sourced, delivered, set up and packed down. One point of contact for all the moving parts.

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what clients say

5.0 from 4 reviews

★★★★★

“Highly organized, results-driven and dependable. Their attention to detail and flexibility under pressure played a vital role in the success of our events, and their collaborative approach makes them easy to work with.”

Ricardo DemingoManaging Director, RDM Acoustics (Pty) Ltd
★★★★★

“Professionalism, punctuality, and a genuine commitment to the community. Meals were delivered on time and well-presented, and the feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. We highly recommend them.”

Lucinda KrigeHR Manager: Learning & Development, Sea Harvest
★★★★★

“Bayside maintained a high level of professionalism and fulfilled all deliverables in line with the agreed scope of work. Rated 100% — recommended without reservation.”

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)Financial Literacy for NEET Youth — Gauteng & Cape Town
★★★★★

“A high level of professionalism throughout, with all deliverables met in line with the agreed scope. Rated 100% — recommended without reservation.”

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)AV & Event Management — National Final, Financial Literacy Speech Competition

begin the process

Every great event starts with a conversation.

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