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Stellenbosch Wine Routes Marks 55 Years of Viticultural Leadership

When South Africa’s foundational Wine of Origin (WO) legislation was formally established, it formalized what local producers already knew: the unique intersection of decomposed granite soils, shale-rich mountain slopes,...

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as...

Red Meat Export Crisis: Bottlenecks Costing Farmers Billions

The recent SA-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town highlighted a strong Italian appetite...

Benguela Cove Refreshes Wine Labels and Highlights Estate Olive Oil

A Walker Bay estate refreshes its most familiar wines and points visitors toward something...

20 Years of Taste: FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Entries Open

South Africa’s favourite crisp, refreshing cultivar is stepping into the spotlight once again. Entries...

Wie word Suid-Afrika se Lamb Champ 2025?

Die Lamb Champs, ’n nasionale viering van Suid-Afrikaanse familielamprodusente, bou momentum met sy finale kwalifiserende rondes voor die groot eindronde in Oktober 2025. Hierdie...

SA Sauvignon Blanc Impresses with Style and Innovation

South African Sauvignon Blanc continues to impress with its stylistic range and ageing ability, showcased by the 20 finalists from four vintages in this...

Evergreens: From Fresh Market Pioneer to Africa’s Largest Independent Produce Hub

For more than three decades, Evergreens the Fresh Market has been redefining access to quality food by bringing the traditional fresh produce market experience...

Benguela Cove Blooms with Wine, Nature and Family Fun

Winter’s chill is fading, and spring’s gentle warmth is here. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is waking up, and it’s the perfect place to...

Tim Atkin’s 2025 Report Crowns South Africa’s Winegrowers World Leaders

“South Africa’s visceral attachment to the land is key to its rising wine success,” asserts Tim Atkin MW in his annual South Africa Special...

CapeWine 2025 Showcases South Africa’s Finest

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is thrilled to announce that CapeWine 2025 – the country’s largest and most prestigious wine trade show – is...

Wees Wild, Wees Voorbereid, Wees Wildebees

Die boer van vandag is ‘n strateeg, werktuigkundige, veearts, omgewingskenner, en ekonoom – bowenal: ‘n avonturier. Elke sonsopkoms bring nuwe uitdagings. Vir hom is...

Makataan Chunks Crowned South Africa’s First Preserve Product of the Year

A traditional favourite, makataan watermelon, has reaffirmed its place in South Africa’s kitchens. Compagniesdrift’s Makataan Chunks was crowned the very first South African Preserve...

Rising Veldfires Threaten South Africa’s Food Security as Farmers Face Mounting Losses

With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average rainfall during the latter part of the...

South African Wine: The Next Decade Is About Value, Not Volume

A new wine industry outlook delivers a clear message: the next chapter for South African wine will be written in quality, not quantity. With...