Perched high on the Helderberg Mountains in Stellenbosch, the Alto Wine Estate enjoys the quiet reputation of one of the country’s most respected red wine producers, with a legacy rooted…

In conversation with Deidre Taylor of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective, EMILE JOUBERT explores what makes Stellenbosch the perfect home for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, the small-berried, big-tannin and immensely fruited red…

Namaqualand is having its best flowering season in years. Record winter rainfall along South Africa’s west coast has brought this year’s wildflower bloom on in far greater volume than usual,…

On the Wellwood farm near Graaff-Reinet stands a building that once was a milk shed. In 1956 it became a fossil museum. And now it’s a workshop where an ancient…

There is an unspoken elegance in spaces dedicated to thought: libraries, lecture halls, corridors lined with history. It is here that winter dressing finds its most natural expression. Tailoring softens,…

From 1 August to 20 September 2026, Stellenbosch once again invites food and wine lovers to savour the very best of the region as Taste Stellenbosch returns with six weeks of exclusive dining…

The 2026 Endler Concert Series returns for its second season from July to December with a wide-ranging programme of chamber music, choral concerts, orchestral performances, jazz, music competitions and visiting…

No car better represents Mercedes-Benz’s 140-year journey through motoring than its hugely successful GLC. Supremely comfortable, capable on all surfaces and, above all, the definition of luxurious. PETER FROST set…

Curated by Visit Stellenbosch, the ‘Unexpected Firsts’ experience treated us to two days of activities that exceeded expectations. From flower picking in winter to local cuisine celebrated among historic buildings,…

Stellenbosch-based empowerment wine brand Visio Vintners has earned international acclaim after its Alliance 2022 was awarded a coveted Gold medal at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards in London. Produced through…