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Agriculture
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South African extra virgin olive oils celebrated with annual awards
The SA Olive Awards 2026 celebrated South Africa’s best EVOOs, highlighting exceptional producers and honoring industry contributors and achievements.
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Stellenrust shines in Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 challenge
Two Stellenbosch wines were recognised in the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 for exceptional quality and diversity.
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Bloubessie-agriwerker is Franschhoek se landbouwerker van die jaar
Alfonso Faro is tydens die Prestige-toekennings aangewys as Franschhoek se top landbouwerker, ter erkenning van sy uitsonderlike bydraes.
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This South African river has a bacteria count off the charts: a natural filter is cleaning it for watering food gardens
Researchers in Franschhoek are using natural filtration systems to turn heavily polluted river water into a safe resource without chemicals.
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Stellenbosch se top landbouwerkers by glansgeleentheid vereer
Die Stellenbosse Landbougenootskap, Shoprite en die departement landbou het in Julie die jaarlikse Prestige-landbouprysuitdeling in Stellenbosch aangebied.
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First black-owned cellar opens
In the six years since Paul Siguqa acquired Klein Goederust in Franschhoek, the estate has been transformed from a neglected farm into a thriving boutique winery and tourism destination. “This […]
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Elsenburg’s agricultural graduates key to Western Cape’s R1 trillion economy goal
On 6 December, the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute celebrated the graduation of over 200 students in agriculture, with awards including 101 Bachelor’s degrees. Minister Dr Ivan Meyer emphasised the sector’s economic significance, supporting over 200 000 jobs. Graduates showed promising…
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Bejaarde boer (77) dood ná hy en sy vrou op plaas oorval en hy erg aangerand is
‘n Bejaarde boer van die Baltimore-omgewing in Limpopo is dood nadat hy en sy vrou op hul plaas aangeval is.