The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association of South Africa (AFMA) has named Wandile Sihlobo as its 2023/2024 Person of the Year. This award, presented at AFMA’s 77th Annual General Meeting at the picturesque Cathedral Peak Hotel, celebrates Sihlobo’s remarkable contributions to the agricultural sector and his tireless efforts to advance the animal feed industry. A Champion […]
Ilse Anne Ruthford, ‘n uitsonderlike vrou diep gewortel in haar afkoms en ‘n onwrikbare gees, is ‘n inspirasie vir baie. Gebore en getoë in die idilliese dorpie Pniel, net buite Stellenbosch, het Ilse ‘n groot liefde vir haar gemeenskap, en die ryk kultuur waarmee sy grootgeword het. Haar lewe is ‘n getuienis van veerkragtigheid, passie, […]
For Cynthia Sekgobela, retirement in 2016 brought a bold new beginning. After 21 years as an accountant and tax consultant, she swapped her ledgers for her true passion in farming and started Gung’s Boerdry in Zuurbekom, a 2.5-hectare farm on the West Rand. As we approach International Women’s Day on 8th March, it is fitting […]
In the quaint, historic town of Genadendal, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape, unfolds a story of resilience and hope, centred around the life of Johannes Arendse, a small-scale, emerging farmer. Johannes’s journey, marked by devastating storms that struck the Western Cape last year and his subsequent recovery, is a tale that speaks […]
In the heart of Stellenbosch’s renowned wine region, a remarkable man is known by many names – “Cobus Kanu” or “the Wine Angel of Stellenbosch.” Cobus Germishuys, the Current Tasting Room Manager at Kanu Wine Estate, is more than a wine expert; he embodies inspiration and change. For a quarter of a century, Cobus has […]
Tatenda Matsikiwa, a 28-year-old young man hailing from the Great Ruins of Zimbabwe, embarked on an incredible journey that took him from the vast landscapes of his homeland to the lush vineyards of Cape Winelands. His story is a testament to his resilience and the remarkable twists of fate. After dedicating 4 years of his […]
