by JAG Communications | 12 Feb, 2018 | Development and Transformation, News, Wineland
The 2018 Cape Wine Auction, recently held at Rustenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, has raised R17.5 million for education in the Cape winelands and has amassed nearly R73 million in its five years of existence. The day’s highest bid of R750 000 went for the Oneiric...
by JAG Communications | 15 Jan, 2018 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
Serious wine aficionados are preparing their palates and sharpening their bidding skills for the fourth annual Friday Night American Express Barrel Auction, which is set to kick off at 5.30pm on February 9 at the Tokara Delicatessen on the Tokara Wine and Olive...
by Great Domaines | 22 Nov, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
Great Domaines celebrated its fourth annual Burgundian feast on the 11th of November: La Paulée de Johannesbourg. “Inspired by the original La Paulée de Meursault, it is an opportunity for fanatical Burgundy lovers to meet and share great bottles from their cellars...
by Western Cape Department of Agriculture | 7 Nov, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
The 2017 winner of the Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards, Hermanus Bienas, wants to improve the lives of residents working in the agriculture sector. Bienas, an assistant manager at the Kys Nursery in Vredendal, was announced as the winner of the competition at a...
by Agbiz | 2 Nov, 2017 | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
While the leadership race has certainly stolen the limelight, and understandably so, one should not neglect the central policy issues that are also due to be decided at the ruling party’s elective conference in December. The land debate and whether to amend the...
by Phil Bowes | 1 Nov, 2017 | Development and Transformation
The Wine and Brandy Transformation Unit has focused its energies on backing viable enterprises while being mindful of any potential to overcome challenges. One example of such an enterprise is the recent success of Seven Sisters. In October, black-owned small and...
by Splash | 25 Oct, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
The Indaba Education Fund held their first fundraising dinner in New York City on October 9th, to help provide quality early childhood education for farm workers children in the Cape Winelands via accredited teacher training. “Including generous donations received at...
by Phil Bowes | 4 Oct, 2017 | Development and Transformation
VinPro is currently updating its database of black-owned farming and cellar enterprises in the wine industry, as well as corporate social initiatives the industry is embarking on. We need your assistance to provide details of any programmes and projects you are...
by VinPro | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
The South African wine industry has not been untouched by the serious effect of the current drought in the Western Cape. The wine industry body VinPro realises its severity and encourages producers to make use of the information and advice that are available in this...
by Amelia Heyns, Wieta | Development and Transformation
An overview of the South Africa Wine and Fruit Growing Project Following the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act in the UK three years ago, all UK-based companies are required to report annually into the UK government on how they are tackling modern slavery and...
by Danie Cronje Attorneys | Development and Transformation
The National Liquor Authority (NLA) Seminar on Transformation in the Liquor Industry was hosted to engage with stakeholders regarding the way forward for transformation in the industry. Transformation will prioritise primary ownership, skills development, and...
by Jana Loots | 2 Oct, 2017 | Development and Transformation
Philanthropy is a noble pursuit, but truly investing in people takes time, effort and money. The new-look VinPro Foundation is now even better geared to ensure that people excellence remains at the core of a sustainable South African wine industry. The VinPro...
