This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture
The treasury wants to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages and set a minimum price per unit
Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports
The 2024 Cape Winemakers Guild Silent Auction showcased a unique integration of AI, challenging traditional notions of winemaking
The target on Vergelegen wine estate is the mealybug, which spreads the leaf roll virus that damages the vines and reduces the quality of wine
The best objects for the love of our homes
The awards are presented on a global, continent, regional and country basis, with one restaurant receiving the Global Restaurant of the Year.
South African wine celebrates winemaking mastery
Restaurant of the year goes to the only Durban-based restaurant that made it to 2022 Eat Out Award winners
It’s time to pop some bottles. The best champagne makes you feel fancy, but the celebration makes you feel special
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The L’ormarins Queen’s Plate has been renamed to the L’ormarins King’s Plate
The Cape Winelands has been selected as one of the 11 best wine tourism regions in the world
Sustainability in the wine industry involves environmentally friendly practices in the way wines are farmed and packaged
Celebrity chef Peter Goffe-Wood serves up dishes inspired by East African cuisine
FYN restaurant has been ranked 37 and Best In Africa on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list
On World Chocolate Day on 7 July, experience chocolate like never before, paired with your favourite adult drink
Trailblazing Stellenbosch
Helicopters, horseback, segway or on foot – the choice is yours
Black winemakers have shaken up the 355-year-old white industry
More than 42 000 people have already signed a petition protesting the ‘crazy, moronic and shameful decision’
The emergence of a crop of new black players is changing the makeup of the industry that is among the world’s top 10 wine producers
A close-knit group of black, mostly women, wine producers is determined to get black South Africans to identify with and buy their good-quality wines
And the organisers are promoting quality over quantity at this year’s fest.
The foundation of the wine industry is not lily-white – it lies in the rich melting pot of the people who called the Cape their home in days gone by.
As the reputation of Cape wines grow over the years, a panel of 29 has selected its top 20 winemakers from the celebrated region.
Dining is an adventure in choice, so much so that the exotic
is now de rigueur. Still, are we ready for brain custard?
Tim James discovers the tale behind winemaker Giorgio dalla Cia’s wines and grappas.
South Africa wins more than its share of titles such as "Best Brandy in the World" in international competitions.
Last week, I visited a farm called Solitude. Or should Eenzaamheid be translated as "loneliness"?
Grappa was once rough trade, the uncouth Italian peasant not fit to associate with the aristocratic grape spirit, cognac.
Expertise in hedonic or aesthetic matters must always be trumped by personal taste.