by Bianca Capazorio | 15 Feb, 2019 | Development and Transformation, News
Minister of Economic Opportunities, Beverley Schäfer yesterday released the results of an independent evaluation done to determine the success of agricultural land reform projects in the province which receive support from the Department of Agriculture. The study,...
by Bookstorm | 19 Oct, 2018 | Blog, Development and Transformation, Lifestyle, News
The Colour of Wine isn’t just another book about picturesque Cape vineyards. Instead, it tells the remarkable story of South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy through the personal journeys of black winemakers. Woven through their stories are interviews...
by Vinpro | Blog, Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation, Lifestyle
The South African wine industry is proud to be part of Hortfin, the first ever blended finance scheme for the fruit and wine industries, aimed at fast-tracking the uptake of new entrants and supporting expansion of existing black-owned enterprises. The initiative,...
by Aerobotics | 14 Oct, 2018 | Blog, Development and Transformation, Lifestyle, News, Production
On 11 October 2018, global precision agriculture company, Aerobotics, launched five new innovations that have never been seen before in the agriculture industry. These innovations were designed with the farmer in mind to build on top of Aerobotics’ world leading...
by Jana Loots | 31 Aug, 2018 | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation, Wineland
The AGRIBEE sector codes have been revised, tightening the reins on wine-related businesses. Are you up to date with the latest AgriBEE Sector Code requirements for black-economic empowerment in the agricultural sector? You should be, as non-compliance could work...
by Goitsemang Nkomo | 20 Apr, 2018 | Development and Transformation, News
The United Nation’s 2018 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) partnership forum has issued a global call to action for private businesses and investors to invest in sustainable business models aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....
by JAG Communications | 12 Feb, 2018 | Development and Transformation, News, Wineland
The 2018 Cape Wine Auction, recently held at Rustenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, has raised R17.5 million for education in the Cape winelands and has amassed nearly R73 million in its five years of existence. The day’s highest bid of R750 000 went for the Oneiric...
by JAG Communications | 15 Jan, 2018 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
Serious wine aficionados are preparing their palates and sharpening their bidding skills for the fourth annual Friday Night American Express Barrel Auction, which is set to kick off at 5.30pm on February 9 at the Tokara Delicatessen on the Tokara Wine and Olive...
by Great Domaines | 22 Nov, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
Great Domaines celebrated its fourth annual Burgundian feast on the 11th of November: La Paulée de Johannesbourg. “Inspired by the original La Paulée de Meursault, it is an opportunity for fanatical Burgundy lovers to meet and share great bottles from their cellars...
by Western Cape Department of Agriculture | 7 Nov, 2017 | Development and Transformation, Wineland
The 2017 winner of the Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards, Hermanus Bienas, wants to improve the lives of residents working in the agriculture sector. Bienas, an assistant manager at the Kys Nursery in Vredendal, was announced as the winner of the competition at a...
by Agbiz | 2 Nov, 2017 | Business and Marketing, Development and Transformation
While the leadership race has certainly stolen the limelight, and understandably so, one should not neglect the central policy issues that are also due to be decided at the ruling party’s elective conference in December. The land debate and whether to amend the...
by Phil Bowes | 1 Nov, 2017 | Development and Transformation
The Wine and Brandy Transformation Unit has focused its energies on backing viable enterprises while being mindful of any potential to overcome challenges. One example of such an enterprise is the recent success of Seven Sisters. In October, black-owned small and...
