The first wine auction by Strauss&Co focussing on a single South African wine producer takes place in November when 122 lots of vintage Kanonkop Estate wines from between vintages 1984…

Wherever Nando’s lands, there’s always a story, so why would Stellenbosch be any different? Their latest opening, and first in Stellenbosch, at the historic Woodmill precinct, did not disappoint with…

Beyond the well-trodden paths of Jonkershoek lie a handful of quieter trails that reveal a wilder, more intimate side of the Stellenbosch landscape. In the Dwarsrivier and Banhoek valleys, hikers…

Die 26ste Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees was een vir die boeke met ’n rits puik produksies. Die wenners van die Woordtrofees-toekennings is Maandagaand 2 November tydens ’n geleentheid by die Adam…

Indian businessman ‘BAS’ Singh describes to EMILE JOUBERT how Franschhoek became a spiritual home to him and subsequently to the Leeu Collection, his hospitality group. From his home on Leeu Estates…

One of South Africa’s historic wine estates has spent generations refining its understanding of Chardonnay; 340 years to be exact. And today, the cool slopes of Elgin are shaping a…

This year’s Garden Town Stellenbosch is the perfect excuse to step through gates that are usually closed. More than a dozen public gardens stay open throughout the festival, while over…

Stellenbosch Wine Routes has a new chairperson. At its AGM on 21 October, the organisation welcomed Jean Engelbrecht of Rust en Vrede to the role, succeeding Michael Ratcliffe after a…

Stellenbosch is known for its wine, but its Asian dining scene has been quietly growing. You’ll find everything from relaxed noodle bars to some of the Winelands’ finest restaurants. Here’s…

A South African project received international recognition for conservation and humanitarian work at a local level. The Defender Awards champions and supports small-scale charities and non‑profit organisations that work on humanitarian…