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Melanie Paltoglou’s journey as a chef began in what she and her sister Vanessa fondly called their “cakey place,” where they spent countless sunny days icing mud cakes with clay pigments. “Eventually, we graduated to making fish and chips,” Melanie laughs.
Elunda Basson has carved out a space for herself as a seasoned winemaker, leader, mentor and tireless advocate for premium South African Sauvignon Blanc.
The third annual Vineyard School, presented by the Vineyard Workers Development NPC, was held from 6–9 May 2025 at Klein Joostenberg. The school brought together vineyard workers for an intensive, hands-on training programme aimed at building skills, deepening knowledge, and strengthening industry connections.
Neil Jewell was born in Rochdale and grew up in South Benfleet, Essex. From a young age, he developed a passion for food, fuelled by a family that enjoys cooking, and cherished childhood memories in the kitchen. These experiences naturally led him to pursue a career in the culinary world.
Charné grew up in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. During high school, she decided to become a chef after taking consumer studies and developing a love for food.
How does a chartered accountant make his way from Johannesburg to Paarl to launch his own wine brand? This is the story of
Jacques Booysen and his label, Inselberg.
Banele Vakele has long envisioned a brand celebrated globally for its exceptional wines. In 2021, that dream became reality with the launch of Tembela Wines.
Growing up in a family with a rich winemaking heritage, brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson were destined to swirl, sniff and sip their way through life.
Originally from Johannesburg, Quinton Bennett didn’t choose the culinary path; he sort of found himself in it. As a young man, he started working in kitchens and discovered a world filled with teamwork and pride that felt right to him. The more he worked, the more he realised he was meant to be a chef.
Vusi Dalicuba joined Vergenoegd Löw in 2021 and started working under the guidance of managing director Corius Visser. Just three years into his new role, he’s already made his mark.
Emile Myburgh grew up in Pniel, a small village near Stellenbosch, where his grandfather had a business supplying vegetables to restaurants in the Cape Winelands.
Eric Matkovich is a Silicon Valley native whose experience working for large multinational IT companies helped him to develop a lifelong curiosity about culture and passion for progress.
