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After a tour of a fine foods business that grew out of a car boot, fire rained down on a sunny, lazy day on a Stellenbosch farm. If fire could make waves, this was it.
Spier has unveiled a new visual identity, new products, and a new hotel, marking a significant shift in its 333-year history. The rebranding and expansion reflect the iconic Stellenbosch farm’s ...
Yes, there’s lots of fine dining as well as food and wine pairings, but there’s also enough places with good food at ...
Linda Mthalane began her farming journey five years ago when she purchased her first cattle. She is one of the few producers ...
If you’re a parent who dreams of sipping wine while your kids are actually entertained and well-fed—Le Pommier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch just might be your new favourite escape. Known for its warm ...
Descendants of the indigenous people who lived on the land, predominantly Khoi and slaves, want to be able to control and ...
This book weeds out many of the myths about the platteland — myths sprung from the manure spread by self-serving politicians that can find fertile soil in the withered fields of disillusion.
As white South Africans made headlines for entering the US as refugees, online claims about their contribution to farming ...
For Nomama Mei, creating a “conservation garden” in the province of her birth holds a profoundly personal and cultural ...
The impacts of climate change threaten up to a 50% decline in South Africa’s agricultural production by 2050, growing the ...
South Africa faces a staggering R25 billion illicit alcohol trade, with dire consequences for public health and safety. As illegal alcohol consumption rises, communities are at risk, prompting urgent ...
The comforting warmth of Old Brown Sherry, a South African winter staple not only warms the body but also the heart.