People, community and tourism

A bottle of wine is rarely just about what is in the glass. Sometimes it is about the people around the table, which may explain why wine clubs have managed to stick around. The Blaauwklippen Blending Competition offers a glimpse into why this old-school tradition still has a place in a changing…

Franschhoek Wine Valley (FWV) has opened the search for a Head of Destination Marketing and Development - a senior leadership appointment that will help steer one of South Africa's most distinctive tourism destinations through its most significant evolution in a generation.

Soms is dit nie die wyn wat jou eerste oortuig nie, maar die etiket. Vir Franco Lourens is dit presies waar visuele identiteit begin – nie as versiering nie, maar as die eerste laag van ’n storie wat later in die glas voltooi word.

As South Africa's wine industry continues to grow and evolve, so too does the conversation around how we enjoy it. WineLand Media sat down with Mokebe Thulo, CEO of AWARE.org, to understand what's being done to build a culture of responsible drinking. Mokebe speaks candidly about moderation, and…

As South Africa marks Tourism Month this September, the country’s tourism industry is being encouraged to look beyond traditional souvenirs and introduce visitors to products and experiences that tell distinctly South African stories.

Luxury tented hospitality has become one of the fastest-growing segments of experiential tourism. Around the world, wine regions are discovering that guests are looking for far more than a comfortable bed. They want to wake up among the vines, enjoy dinner under the stars and experience the…

For more than two decades, Rosa Kruger has worked alongside South Africa's vineyards, building a reputation as one of the country's most respected viticulturists. As founder and chairperson of the Old Vine Project, she has been instrumental in preserving South Africa's oldest vineyards and…

The national team won, the jerseys are on, the braai is going and the post-match analysis has already begun. For South Africans, a rugby win is rarely just about the 80 minutes – it’s about the occasion that surrounds it. And that occasion may be changing.

Travel Week is live from 7–13 September, giving South Africans a chance to book local travel getaways for less.

Franschhoek is not short on places to drink wine. Between estate tastings, restaurants with serious lists and highly curated visitor experiences, there is already a strong sense of expectation before you even walk into a space. That makes it a difficult place for a new wine bar to stand out.

On many South African wine farms, history is part of everyday life. Visitors might taste wine in a cellar that has been used for generations or wander through centuries-old buildings that are still central to the daily running of the farm. These are working spaces that continue to fulfil the…

Jean Naudé has spent more than two decades leading South Africa’s oldest wine estate. Along the way, he has learned that great wine brands are not built overnight. From leadership and heritage to wine tourism and resilience, these are the lessons he believes every wine professional should remember.