Lise Beyers
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South Africa records 43 political killings from January to September, surpassing annual totals as local elections approach in November.
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La Motte’s Ricardo Slawers makes history as Africa’s first bread sommelier, earning prestigious title from Germany’s National Bakers Academy in Weinheim.
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Paarl estate KWV Laborie claims top honours at the 25th Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, marking its third overall victory in competition history.
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Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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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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Social grant beneficiaries have until midnight tonight to replace their SASSA gold cards or risk losing access to payments.
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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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