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GDP numbers confirm that WC agriculture is pushing forward

Compared to Q1 2021, recent Q1 2022 GDP and employment numbers confirm Western Cape agriculture is pushing forward.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

WC Agri Minister Ivan Meyer visits Franschhoek winery

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Klein Goederust Franschhoek Boutique Winery owned by Paul Siguqa. Located in Franschhoek, Klein Goederust has been transformed from its dilapidated state to a promising boutique wine farm.

By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read

Western Cape Government welcomes Brandvlei Dam construction

The Western Cape Government warmly welcomes the construction to raise the wall of the 4km feeder canal into the Brandvlei Dam by 300mm.

By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read

WC agriculture extends MOU with commodity organisations for 3 years

Officials from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and commodity partners met last week to extend their Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for another three years.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

Western Cape launches Africa agriculture strategy

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture launched its Africa Agricultural Strategy for the Western Cape in May 2022.

By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read

Western Cape allocates R55m to ecological infrastructure

Western Cape allocates R55m to ecological infrastructure on 17 June 2022 to commemorate World Desertification and Drought Day.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

New agri-tv series ‘Niche Farmers’ airs in August

Niche Farmers, a first-of-its kind English agri-tv series which will start airing on e.tv in August with same week repeats on eXtra and Honey on DStv.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

WineLand Media 30 Under 30 Awards | AFTER MOVIE 2025

A special afternoon celebrating the talent and drive of SA’s next generation of wine leaders. Here’s to the 30 Under 30 class of 2025!

Western Cape Department of Agriculture appoints 120 graduate interns

Photo caption: Dr Mogale Sebopetsa (HoD Western Cape Department of Agriculture), agricultural graduate interns Dilan Lakey and Asiphe Kamte, Dr. Ivan Meyer (Wes

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

Inspiring: Elsenburg honours 47 graduates from Voorberg Correctional Centre

This month 47 offenders from the Department of Correctional Services Voorberg Centre outside Porterville graduated from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

Innovation drives world-class vines and wines

Since 1963, Vititec has ensured that wine lovers will be able to raise a glass to even more exceptional wines for generations to come, through their innovative, future-oriented approach to improving and propagating wine grape vines.

By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read

WineLand Media 30 Under 30 Awards | AFTER MOVIE 2026

Here’s a look back at the 2026 WineLand 30 Under 30 luncheon held at Bacco Estate.