People, community and tourism
Featured article: The painted town: Saving Sir Lowry's Pass Village
Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, once a prosperous transport stop, experienced economic decline after the N2 highway diverted traffic and commerce. The community now faces unemployment, educational shortcomings, and inadequate housing. Various initiatives seek to improve conditions through social support, skills development, vocational training, and community enhancement projects.
People, community and tourism
People
Meet the researcher: Getting ahead of the fungus
What happens in a vineyard long before powdery mildew becomes visible? Dr Minette Havenga is studying how fungal pathogens survive, spread and respond to fungicides. We talk research, resistance and why, if she weren’t a scientist, she might be investigating something entirely different.
Who really runs Bruce Jack Wines?
Bruce Jack gets the name on the bottle. He is considerably less certain about who is actually in charge.
Mike Shier brings London polish to Paarl's Winelands at SCAPE
After years in some of London's most admired kitchens, the South African chef returns home to cook at VONDELING at Vrymansfontein, with his menu launching on 13 November 2026.
People, community and tourism
Community
The painted town: Saving Sir Lowry's Pass Village
Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, once a prosperous transport stop, experienced economic decline after the N2 highway diverted traffic and commerce. The community now faces unemployment, educational shortcomings, and inadequate housing. Various initiatives seek to improve conditions through social support, skills development, vocational training, and community enhancement projects.
IWEC celebrates 2026 WSET Diploma graduates
The International Wine Education Centre (IWEC), Africa’s leading provider of the internationally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine courses is celebrating with eight students who have completed their WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines qualification this year.
Wanneer wyn deel van die groter prentjie word
'n Mens hoef nie noodwendig eers 'n wynkenner te wees voordat jy ‘n belangstelling in wyn ontwikkel nie. Soms begin dit met iets wat jy reeds geniet, en wyn vorm deel van daardie ervaring.
People, community and tourism
Watch and Listen
The wine wanderer
Matthew Sterne is a travel writer, walking guide, and the founder of Natural Wanders, a Cape Town-based tour business specialising in unique, small-group journeys and tasting experiences.
AI, wine and storytelling
In this episode of the WineLand Media podcast, we talk with wine communicator, Jono Le Feuvre, about the growing role of AI in the wine industry and what it means for storytelling. We discuss how AI can support communication and content creation, while considering the importance of keeping stories authentic, relevant and connected to the people and experiences behind wine. The conversation looks at where technology can add value and where the human element remains essential.
The social side of wine
In this episode of the WineLand Media podcast, we talk with Joss Terry, founder of the Durbanville Wine Safari, about a different side of wine tourism.
Vroue wat ruimte skep
Wat beteken dit om nie net jou eie loopbaan te bou nie, maar ook ruimte vir ander te skep? In hierdie Vrouemaand episode gesels Wanda Augustyn met Marisah Nieuwoudt, South Africa Wine se Toerismebestuurder, en Kachné Ross, Menseontwikkelingsbestuurder, oor die werk wat hulle doen om mense…
