For 23 years, Pamela Shippel-Granoth has cooked for the thousands of people who have found their way to Fynkos, tucked inside Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Many returned year after year, ordering the dishes they remembered and, very often, asking Pamela for the recipes. Now those favourites have been gathered together in Fynkos, the latest cookbook…

For Vergenoegd Löw, the story of renewal is being written both in the vineyards and in the cellar. As the historic Stellenbosch estate continues to revitalise its vineyards and reimagine its approach to winemaking, young winemaker Vusi (Mvuselelo) Dalicuba is emerging as one of the key voices of its new wine chapter. His latest run…

The Board of the Groot Constantia Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Edo Heyns as the estate’s new Chief Executive Officer from 19 October 2026. According to Board Chairperson, Clifford van der Venter, “This appointment builds on the strong foundations that have shaped South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm for generations. The transition…

Sculpture by Carol Bryant at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, 3 October 2026 to 31 March 2027  For six months this summer, the walk between a wine tasting and a lagoon-side lunch comes with company. Twenty bronze and resin animals by the British sculptor Carol Bryant have been placed across Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate…