by Drakenstein Local Municipality | 7 Sep, 2017 | Development and Transformation
Water leakage and non-revenue water have become two of the biggest problems facing municipalities around South Africa in recent years. Under the leadership of André Kowalewski, Senior Engineer: Water Services, and in line with their vision of being a “City of...
by JGE Funding Trust | Development and Transformation, News
The Jakes Gerwel Entrepreneurial School will soon swing its doors open. This modern two-stream technical school with cutting edge e-learning facilities and a master plan for 1 200 learners is the realisation of a vision and dream from the people of Bonnievale to heal...
by Jana Loots | 1 Sep, 2017 | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
A fresh perspective and a proper plan are what’s needed to get 8 million South Africans to prefer wine to any other drink. “We have unbelievable potential to be successful in the South African wine market – we just need to take a step back and get a fresh perspective...
by CWA | 30 Aug, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
The Cape Wine Auction Trust is set to hold its yearly beneficiary workshop on Friday, September 1, at The Retreat, Boschendal Estate with this year’s theme being “Impact through Collaboration”. The annual Cape Wine Auction (CWA), sponsored by Nedbank Private...
by Hortgro | 8 Aug, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
A general agricultural worker from Diemersfontein Wine Estate outside Wellington became the fourth winner of Agri’s got Talent competition when he bowled over judges and won the hearts of fans at the gala event that was held in Paarl on Friday night. Sikade who...
by Anél Blignaut | 2 Aug, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Production
Why do I need to calculate my carbon footprint? Apart from potential savings in input costs for the individual producer, market access and retention also serves as an important reason to calculate your carbon footprint. Retailers and processors are under mounting...
by Kachné Ross, Winetech | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
The software application known as the South African Wine and Brandy Learner Management System (LMS) has been active and fully functional since 1 June 2017. The main focus of the LMS is to administer, document, track, report and deliver education to the wine industry...
by Unathi Mantshongo | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
The VinPro Foundation and the South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit are learning to speak a new language: the language of BUSINESS. Over the past few months, these two organisations have successfully assisted several wine industry suppliers, including cork,...
by Jana Loots | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
Take ownership, make your mark How can the agricultural sector truly make their mark on South Africa? By taking ownership, establishing partnerships and adapting to change. “Agriculture is such an integral part of our lives; we consume agricultural products on a daily...
by Catea Sinclair | 1 Aug, 2017 | Development and Transformation
From au pair to winemaker extraordinaire in 15 short years, Hamilton Russell Vinyards’ Berene Sauls has come a long way. By Catea Sinclair Berene Sauls has had an exceptional year. Described as “the next SA Pinot Noir icon” by Greg Sherwood MW, her 2015 maiden release...
by Jana Loots | Development and Transformation
Determination and a passion for the wine industry from an early age have driven these generation-next achievers to make their mark in their respective fields. By Jana Loots The tasting specialist Walk into Simonsig Estate’s tasting room and you’ll be greeted by a man...
by Nederburg Wines | 7 Jul, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
The 2017 edition of the Tour de France comprises 21 stages and covers a gruelling 3 540 kilometres, which demands the highest skill, extraordinary discipline and unyielding will to succeed. The pro-cycling team (which exhibits all of these qualities), affectionately...
