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.
Mohair wins: practical tips from an Eastern Cape emerging farmer
Dintle Maphala has been farming Angora goats for the past nine years. Her hands-on approach, from breeding and grazing to mohair handling and marketing, offers a practical roadmap that emerging...
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.
Pullman Cape Town City Centre adapts to modern travel demands
Brian Berkman visited the Accor Hotel Group’s first Pullman-branded hotel in South Africa, formerly a Radisson Blu, and found that subtle changes enhanced the guest experience.
Merc hits the spot with Vito Select
With the new V-Class only offered in flagship V300d guise, Mercedes-Benz was left with a gap in its line-up for a more accessible family van. Enter the Vito Select, writes...
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...
How aardvark burrows could unite farming and conservation
For many farmers, conservation has long felt like a trade-off, as more land for wildlife often means less land for crops or grazing. But new research from the University of...
Managing macadamias: cutting back brings higher yields
Following rapid expansion between 2014 and 2019, most of South Africa’s macadamia nut orchards have reached maturity. The larger trees and denser orchards require a different approach to management in...
Ultimate Braai Festival 2025 turns up the heat
Dubbed the event with ‘fire, flavour and famous faces’, South Africans can get ready for a two-day celebration of spring, and everything proudly local, at the Ultimate Braai Festival 2025.
Meet the woman taking livestock auctions across borders
Martenique Scott from Namibia never planned on hosting auctions. Starting out in the game industry, she soon found herself trading rhinos, giraffes, and livestock across borders.
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...
Getting started with lettuce
Lettuce has a relatively short growth cycle and can be harvested multiple times a year, providing farmers with a consistent income stream. However, successful production depends on careful cultivar selection,...
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