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Driven by a passion for wine and learning, Siwela Sweetness Masoga, CEO of Siwela Wines, has expanded her wine business into a platform for others. In 2022, she launched the Siwela Wine Academy, combining her expertise as biotechnologist and winemaker with a vision to inspire and educate future wine enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.
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