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Illicit Alcohol in South Africa grows by 55% in volume since 2017
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has released new research revealing a sharp increase in the illicit alcohol market, which has grown by 55% in volume since 2017.
A life poured into wine
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.
French Wine Powerhouse Advini set to Expand on its 15 Year-old Footprint in South Africa as new Opportunities Beckon
Some fifteen years after launching an extensive investment programme in the South African wine industry, listed French wine company Advini has acquired five prominent wine producers in the Stellenbosch region and seen Adivini’s South African arm contributing 13% to the company’s 2024 turnover of 278m euros
30 young wine professionals honoured
WineLand Media and ROTOCON celebrated 30 South African wine industry rising stars at a special lunch on 30 May 2025 at Scape Restaurant, Vrymansfontein, Paarl.
Iconic centenarian strikes gold medallion commemorating 100 years of South Africa’s Pinotage
The Cape Mint™, Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest private mint, in collaboration with the Pinotage Association, held an event during which centenarian Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing overstruck a gold medallion to mark one hundred years of Pinotage, South Africa’s signature red cultivar.
A force for the (un)common good
The Uncommon was born from a simple question: Why do English wines follow the crowd? Instead of copying tradition, The Uncommon’s founders reimagined wine with sustainability at the core to offer a fresh, modern and convenient single-serve canned wine.
From the Karoo to Constantia
Elunda Basson has carved out a space for herself as a seasoned winemaker, leader, mentor and tireless advocate for premium South African Sauvignon Blanc.
Hands-On Learning and Connection at Vineyard School 2025
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.
Franschhoek Bastille Festival Returns – New Location, Same Iconic Flair
The much-anticipated Franschhoek Bastille Festival returns for its 2025 edition on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July. Global financial services business, Prescient, returns as the official partner, once again playing a key role in bringing this much-loved festival to life.
International Wine Challenge 2025 results reveal a rapidly evolving global wine scene
The International Wine Challenge, widely regarded as the world's most influential, impartial and rigorously judged global wine competition, has just unveiled its 2025 medal and trophy results, sending shockwaves through the industry as bold ‘new world’ wines rise to challenge the long-standing dominance of the ‘old world’.
Beyond the bottle: 2025 wine harvest signals strong recovery, but success is up to all players in the value chain
After a notably poor harvest in 2024, South Africa’s wine industry is poised for recovery in 2025, offering renewed optimism across the sector.
Tastin’ France Johannesburg: a showcase of French excellence
The Tastin’ France professional tasting will be held on 13th June at the Saxon hotel in Johannesburg.