Lise Beyers
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Three Paarl venues celebrate the indigenous waterblommetjie with food, wine and family entertainment at the annual Waterblommetjie Festival.
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Extreme winds force partial closure of N1 Huguenot Toll Road, with high-risk vehicles diverted to Du Toitskloof pass alternative route.
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Municipalities owe creditors R161 billion while Eskom reports R110.5 billion in municipal arrears, creating a crisis that survives electoral cycles and threatens essential services.
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Researchers in Franschhoek are using natural filtration systems to turn heavily polluted river water into a safe resource without chemicals.
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Ghost Corner Wines claims top prize at SA Terroir Wine Awards for second consecutive year with Sémillon from Elim Ward.
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Mamelodi Sundowns will retire the number eight jersey in honour of late midfielder Jayden Adams for the 2026-’27 season.
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Pieter Ferreira will receive the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award on 7 September, becoming only the second South African honoured with the accolade.
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Kanonkop Wine Estate has appointed Dirk van Zyl as its head winemaker, succeeding Francois van Zyl as of 1 October.
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Cabinet approves 10-year driving licence validity for light vehicles, but legislative changes needed before motorists can benefit from extension.










