KWV Secures Top Veritas Trophy as South African Wines and Brandies Shine

The 35th annual Veritas Awards, widely hailed as the “Oscars” of the wine industry, lit up the Cape Town International Convention Centre Ballroom with...

South African Agriculture Pivots to a New Era of Opportunity

For the past two months we have reflected on the storms that battered South African agriculture—tariffs, trade uncertainty, climate pressures, and infrastructure bottlenecks. But...

Western Cape Strengthens Agricultural Ties with the US

Premier Alan Winde has returned from a 10-day visit to the United States with encouraging news for the Western Cape’s agricultural and agri-processing industries....

The Story of South African Sauvignon Blanc

For the first time, the story of South Africa’s most popular white wine cultivar has been brought together in a single publication. The Story...

CapeWine 2025 Highlights Wine Industry’s Role in Jobs, Trade, and Rural Growth

CapeWine 2025 has wrapped up after three days of vibrant engagement, celebration, and connection, firmly cementing its reputation as the premier showcase for South...

Port of Cape Town Upgrades Bring Relief for Agricultural Exporters

The Port of Cape Town has long been a lifeline for South Africa’s agricultural exports, particularly fruit and wine. This week, that lifeline was...

Case IH Strengthens its Commitment to Western Cape Agriculture

From Bredasdorp to beyond, Case IH stands with South Africa’s farmers Agriculture is the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy, and nowhere is this more evident...

South Africa Launches Cross-Government Effort to Untangle UK Trade Hurdles

South Africa’s government has raised alarm over millions lost in UK tariffs on agricultural exports, despite a trade agreement that guarantees duty-free access. A...

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...

Shiraz SA Challenge Crowns Top Wines, Showcasing South Africa’s Vineyard Excellence

The results of the 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge — South Africa’s benchmark competition for Shiraz, Shiraz-based blends, and Shiraz rosé — were announced on...

A Bitter Harvest: US Tariffs Slam South Africa’s Agricultural Sector

The feared has become a reality. As of today, 5 August 2025, South Africa's agricultural sector is scrambling to respond to the US's unilateral...

Benguela Cove Sets Gold Standard in Sustainable Winegrowing and Agri-Tourism

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a place where vines meet the ocean, and luxury experiences are born, with sustainability you can trust. Imagine a...

Farewell to a Wine Pioneer: Dawid Saayman’s Legacy Rooted Deep in South African Soil

It is with sadness that the South African wine industry mourns the passing of Dawid Saayman, a true legend whose pioneering work in soil...

SA Wine Tourism Shines: Inspired Path Wins Gold for Kanu Wines Film

In a moment of well-deserved recognition, South Africa’s Pieter Muller of Inspired Path Video Productions — in association with The Newspaper — has been...

South African Agri-Logistics Achieves Global Recognition with Platinum Award

Kanu Wines Blends Heritage, Tourism and Agricultural Growth

Finalists Announced for 2025 Diners Club Winemaker Awards

South Africa’s Finest EVOOs Crowned at 2025 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards

South Africa’s 2025 Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs Showcase Excellence and Sustainability