The South African woman breaking barriers in viticulture
In December 2015, Dr Erna Blancquaert made history when she became the first woman of colour in Africa to obtain a PhD in viticulture. She is now a lecturer and...
A journey from a 3ha plot to a 21ha commercial vegetable farm
Zoleka Dikana was raised on an agricultural homestead, which resulted in her passion for farming. She now runs her Aruzabis farming business on 21ha of arable land near the Maya...
Cultivating a greener future in the Eastern Cape
On the family-owned Alberta Songo’s Farm in Bengu Village, Lady Frere, in the Eastern Cape, Sive Songo runs Bonani Entities, a burgeoning agricultural enterprise in South Africa’s nascent hemp industry.
Building a farming legacy in the Eastern Cape
Phumza Sifingo runs Cingisita Piggery in Kidd’s Beach. Sifingo began her operation in 2019 with only 10 pigs, but with the help of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA),...
Klein Roosboom: a tale of love, resilience, and award-winning wine
Many know Klein Roosboom as a wine brand shaped by Karin de Villiers’s strong vision. But behind the wine lies a deeper story – one of enduring love, shared dreams,...
ECRDA support helps farmer move to next level
Nomagcina Suduka started her farming business, Ingarise Poultry, in 2022. It is located in the Mangqukela Village in the Eastern Cape’s Great Kei Local Municipality.
Revitalising the textile industry with South African flair
Nobuzwe Mabona is a name quickly becoming synonymous with African printing designs. Based in Zwelitsha in the Eastern Cape, Mabona owns and operates her own textile design printing company.
How the ECRDA is driving the development of rural agriculture
Simpiwe Somdyala, CEO of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency, speaks about the agency’s ambitious plans to significantly increase agricultural production in the province.
Goat farmer launches her own skincare and wellness range
Selinah Ntjana, a Limpopo farmer and entrepreneur, is advocating the various benefits of goats through books, skincare, and wellness products. She spoke to Sabrina Dean about her brand, Selinah The...
Leading with purpose: Dr Ilse Trautmann’s recipe for success
Dr Ilse Trautmann, deputy director-general for Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services, has helped drive the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s success as one of the country’s best-performing departments. She spoke...
Making a mark on agriculture through education
As we celebrate Women’s Month, Octavia Avesca Spandiel spoke to Dr Hlamalani Ngwenya about her remarkable journey from a home economics teacher to a globally recognised leader in agricultural extension,...
Reviving indigenous crops to support farmers and improve nutrition
Siphiwe Sithole is on a mission to establish a culture of food abundance. She spoke to Sabrina Dean about her business, African Marmalade, and how it harnesses the potential of...
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