Sharing good news stories from the South African wine industry

AT wine.co.za, the month of April is dedicated to its #wineforgood initiative every year. It published a #wineforgood story a day: Stories of change, upliftment, conservation, diversity, and more. There are so many South African wineries and organisations that are working hard to change lives in the winelands and beyond, and this is a message […]

Thanks to the vine: Cathedral Cellar reflects on harvest 2023

AS sure as grapes become wine, their vinous journey from budburst to bottle is no small feat, and the 2023 harvest attests to this. At Cathedral Cellar this annual journey reaches its crescendo in April when the final grapes are brought to its eponymous cellar at KWV. This moment also marks a key transition in […]

Get your fill of crime-scene capers on BritBox in April

BRITBOX Original The Cleaner express from the UK, Sister Boniface Mysteries, and Unforgotten returning are among the highlights on the streaming platform this month. Paul “Wicky” Wickstead returns in season two of the black comedy The Cleaner, hailed by critics as dark humour at its best. Expect a constellation of guest stars popping up in unexpected places to […]

Cruise heads to Cape Town after rave reviews in Joburg

AS part of the first international staging outside of the United Kingdom, the Olivier Award nominated play, Cruise, written and originally performed by Jack Holden, heads to Cape Town to The Homecoming Centre (formerly The Fugard Theatre) in Cape Town from 12th – 30th April 2023. Starring Daniel Geddes, Cruise is the true story of what […]

De Grendel concerts presents triple header on April 16

FOLLOWING a hugely successful inaugural event at De Grendel in February, the Cape’s spectacular estate is proud to announce its next sunset picnic concert, featuring a triple header with the Congo Cowboys, Majozi and Sunset Sweatshop, on Sunday, 16 April 2023. Join one of South Africa’s premier wine farms for an afternoon of music, fine […]

Organic vegan grocer, Based on Plant, opens in Plumstead 

ORGANIC, vegan, gluten-free grocer Based On Plant has opened in Plumstead’s Village Square, offering healthy products – from fresh produce and home baked breads to deli products, homeware and frozen meals – in a carefully curated store.  An interior and graphic designer by trade, and responsible for the interiors of the very first Float Zero store […]

StreetSmart SA’s Circle of Diamonds online fundraiser

BUY your ticket here, until 25 June 2023, in support of StreetSmart SA’s Circle of Diamonds, a not-to-be-missed online raffle to raise funds to help the country’s most vulnerable children especially those living on the streets. “You can share your own brilliant sparkle by helping us uplift our ‘diamonds in the rough’ because every child is […]

Enjoy fun-filled days at Vrede en Lust this long weekend

EASTER is a time of joy, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun-filled day out with friends and family at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate? Vrede en Lust is a picturesque wine estate located in the Franschhoek Valley, renowned for producing exceptional wines and offering visitors a beautiful escape from the hustle […]

There’s something for everyone at Spier this Easter

VISIT Spier Hotel for the ultimate family-friendly getaway this Easter. While the little ones search for Easter Bunny clues and decorate delicious cookies, grown-ups can savour award-winning wines, stroll around the farm, or relax and rejuvenate at the spa. Guests booking their stay at Spier Hotel this Easter weekend will enjoy a 21% discount – […]

Make your Easter sparkle with gorgeous KWV bubbly cocktails 

MELLOW into autumn with an enchanting KWV Sparkling Wine cocktail as we adapt to cooler climes and warmer hues with our tastes leaning towards richer, more comforting pleasures. Vibrant KWV Sparkling Wine tempered with a gently sweet splash of their Classic Cape Ruby fortified dessert wine is a gorgeous combo for an indulgent autumn cocktail. […]