WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCES CAPEWINE 2025
Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is thrilled to announce the return of CapeWine, the country's largest and most prestigious wine trade show, scheduled for 10-12 September 2025 at the Cape…
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY OPPOSES DRASTIC EXCISE TAX INCREASES
South Africa Wine, the national body representing the country’s wine grape producers and industry stakeholders, strongly opposes the government’s proposed excise tax increases on wine, which could see rates rise…
CUTTING-EDGE TECH, VITICULTURE AND RESEARCH PROPEL SA WINE INDUSTRY FORWARD
South Africa Wine and Vinpro recently hosted a series of successful information days across key wine-producing regions, bringing together wine grape producers, cellar representatives, viticulturists, and other industry stakeholders. The…
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY LEADER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL HONOUR
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has awarded Wendy Jonker Hanekom, Administering Officer of South Africa’s Liquor Products Act and Scientist Manager: Sub directorate Liquor Products, its prestigious…
YVETTE VAN DER MERWE MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST PERSON FROM AFRICA AS OIV PRESIDENT
The South African wine industry celebrates a historic moment as Yvette van der Merwe, Executive Manager of South Africa Wine Industry Information and Systems (SAWIS), is appointed President of the…
FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS LEAVE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE PRODUCERS HOPEFUL OF A GOOD-QUALITY 2025 HARVEST
After a challenging 2024 season characterised by extreme weather conditions such as floods, frost, and strong winds, South African wine producers are optimistic about the 2025 harvest. Most wine regions…
NEW ERA OF PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WINE INDUSTRY
The South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB) recently achieved a significant milestone by registering as a non-profit company with a new governing structure, empowering it to designate wine industry…
SOUTH AFRICA WINE LAUNCHES GRADUATE PLACEMENT PROGRAMME TO NURTURE FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS
South Africa Wine is proud to announce the 2024 Graduate Placement Programme launch, an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the South African wine industry. This…
SOUTH AFRICA WINE PUT RESEARCH AT THE FORE
South Africa Wine is proud to announce the release of its 2024 research book. This comprehensive publication details the innovative strategies and research initiatives dedicated to ensuring the South African wine…
SOUTH AFRICA WINE SUMMIT – OPPORTUNITY FOR REPOSITIONING IS HERE
On May 23, wine industry leaders, stakeholders, and media convened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to exchange insights and discuss the future of South African wine. A…