Exploited and abused in the Western Cape
A report into the conditions of farmworkers in the Western Cape fruit and wine industries has revealed shocking details of human rights abuses.
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Sustainable farming practices
Cape wine farms are coming up with innovative ways to market their wines and protect the region's rich biodiversity, writes Yolandi Groenewald.
Cape farmers celebrate withdrawal of mining bid
Farmers in the WC were overjoyed last Friday when the state mining company's applications to prospect on their properties were officially withdrawn.
Wine turns sour for Cape farmers
Dreams of making a living off SA's fertile Cape winelands are souring for many grape growers forced by dipping exports and stagnant domestic sales.
Emerging winemakers face uphill battle
SA's black winemakers are making huge strides as wine farm owners, but are still facing the challenge of expensive capital outlays.