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WINE

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
Thought Leader
/ 23 April 2025

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

By HB Senekal & Julia Choate
South African agriculture on sound footing, despite Trump tariffs
Thought Leader
/ 8 April 2025

South African agriculture on sound footing, despite Trump tariffs

We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture

By Wandile Sihlobo
‘Tax is unlikely to deter drinkers’
Business
/ 1 February 2025

‘Tax is unlikely to deter drinkers’

The treasury wants to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages and set a minimum price per unit

By Aarti Bhana
SA’s agricultural export growth cools slightly in second quarter of 2024
Opinion
/ 16 September 2024

SA’s agricultural export growth cools slightly in second quarter of 2024

Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports

By Wandile Sihlobo
The art of winemaking meets AI: A harmonious blend of tradition and innovation 
Partner Content
/ 4 September 2024

The art of winemaking meets AI: A harmonious blend of tradition and innovation 

The 2024 Cape Winemakers Guild Silent Auction showcased a unique integration of AI, challenging traditional notions of winemaking

By Ntsiki Miya
Drones disperse ladybirds, wasps to control pests on Cape vineyards
The Green Guardian
/ 15 March 2024

Drones disperse ladybirds, wasps to control pests on Cape vineyards

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

By Sheree Bega
Objects of Desire: The Home Edit
Friday
/ 8 May 2023

Objects of Desire: The Home Edit

The best objects for the love of our homes

By Kimberley Schoeman
Entries for World Luxury Restaurant Awards open
Friday
/ 28 February 2023

Entries for World Luxury Restaurant Awards open

The awards are presented on a global, continent, regional and country basis, with one restaurant receiving the Global Restaurant of the Year.

By Kimberley Schoeman
Pop the cork to 364 years of South African wine
Friday
/ 8 February 2023

Pop the cork to 364 years of South African wine

South African wine celebrates winemaking mastery

By Kimberley Schoeman
The best places to eat out
Friday
/ 30 December 2022

The best places to eat out

Restaurant of the year goes to the only Durban-based restaurant that made it to 2022 Eat Out Award winners

By Bongeka Gumede, Kimberley Schoeman and Gugulethu Tshabalala
Bubbles to toast 2023
Friday
/ 25 December 2022

Bubbles to toast 2023

It’s time to pop some bottles. The best champagne makes you feel fancy, but the celebration makes you feel special

By Kimberley Schoeman
Top Western Cape horse race L’Ormarins King’s Plate returns to Kenilworth
Friday
/ 28 November 2022

Top Western Cape horse race L’Ormarins King’s Plate returns to Kenilworth

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The L’ormarins Queen’s Plate has been renamed to the L’ormarins King’s Plate

By Kimberley Schoeman
The Winelands shine in international best wine tourism awards
Friday
/ 25 November 2022

The Winelands shine in international best wine tourism awards

The Cape Winelands has been selected as one of the 11 best wine tourism regions in the world

By Bongeka Gumede
Wine with integrity
Friday
/ 27 September 2022

Wine with integrity

Sustainability in the wine industry involves environmentally friendly practices in the way wines are farmed and packaged

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
Durban’s Dukkah is a delicious delight
Friday
/ 9 September 2022

Durban’s Dukkah is a delicious delight

Celebrity chef Peter Goffe-Wood serves up dishes inspired by East African cuisine

By Bongeka Gumede
Dining at Africa’s Best Restaurant
Friday
/ 1 August 2022

Dining at Africa’s Best Restaurant

FYN restaurant has been ranked 37 and Best In Africa on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
The best booze and chocolate pairings
Friday
/ 6 July 2022

The best booze and chocolate pairings

On World Chocolate Day on 7 July, experience chocolate like never before, paired with your favourite adult drink

By Dimpho Masopha
The Wine Guy
Article
/ 24 April 2019

The Wine Guy

Trailblazing Stellenbosch

By Tamsin Oxford
Explore the Cape in a huge variety of ways
Article
/ 23 April 2019

Explore the Cape in a huge variety of ways

Helicopters, horseback, segway or on foot – the choice is yours

By Welcome Lishivha
The rise of Black South African winemakers
Article
/ 23 April 2019

The rise of Black South African winemakers

Black winemakers have shaken up the 355-year-old white industry

By Welcome Lishivha
Outcry as Japanese winemakers are threatened with deportation from France
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Outcry as Japanese winemakers are threatened with deportation from France

More than 42 000 people have already signed a petition protesting the ‘crazy, moronic and shameful decision’

By Remy Zaka and Fiachra Gibbons
South Africa’s first black female winemaker shakes up industry
Article
/ 31 January 2018

South Africa’s first black female winemaker shakes up industry

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

By Sibongile Khumalo
The Treasure Chest Collective: Changing the identity of SA wine
Article
/ 10 March 2017

The Treasure Chest Collective: Changing the identity of SA wine

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

By Milisuthando Bongela
Soweto wine festival opts for an upbeat mood in sober times
Article
/ 7 March 2017

Soweto wine festival opts for an upbeat mood in sober times

And the organisers are promoting quality over quantity at this year’s fest.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Drink a toast to the rich Creole heritage of the Cape’s wines
Article
/ 29 January 2015

Drink a toast to the rich Creole heritage of the Cape’s wines

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.

By Staff Reporter
The Cape’s top 20 wineries of 2014
Article
/ 23 April 2014

The Cape’s top 20 wineries of 2014

As the reputation of Cape wines grow over the years, a panel of 29 has selected its top 20 winemakers from the celebrated region.

By Tim James
A year for eating dangerously
Article
/ 13 February 2014

A year for eating dangerously

Dining is an adventure in choice, so much so that the exotic
is now de rigueur. Still, are we ready for brain custard?

By Brent Meersman
By Giorgio, a taste 
of Italy at Dalla Cia
Article
/ 23 January 2014

By Giorgio, a taste 
of Italy at Dalla Cia

Tim James discovers the tale behind winemaker Giorgio dalla Cia’s wines and grappas.

By Tim James
SA’s better brandies punch above their weight
Article
/ 28 November 2013

SA’s better brandies punch above their weight

South Africa wins more than its share of titles such as "Best Brandy in the World" in international competitions.

By Tim James
Ambition and grace
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Ambition and grace

Last week, I visited a farm called Solitude. Or should Eenzaamheid be translated as "loneliness"?

By Tim James
Grappa sprung from Cape soil will lift a humble spirit
Article
/ 20 September 2013

Grappa sprung from Cape soil will lift a humble spirit

Grappa was once rough trade, the uncouth Italian peasant not fit to associate with the aristocratic grape spirit, cognac.

By Tim James
Eeny, meeny, miny, mourvèdre
Article
/ 5 September 2013

Eeny, meeny, miny, mourvèdre

Expertise in hedonic or aesthetic matters must always be trumped by personal taste.

By Tim James
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