

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SA WINE: CELEBRATING 366 YEARS OF WINEMAKING EXCELLENCE
South Africa Wine is excited to announce the Happy Birthday SA Wine campaign, a celebration from January through February to celebrate the South African wine

2025 HARVEST EXPECTATION SIGNALS IMPROVEMENT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY
The first harvest estimate for the 2025 wine grape crop is in, with South African viticulturists and producer cellars predicting an improvement on the previous

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

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,

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,

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

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),

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

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
