Thirty years ago, the brand which has become synonymous with Pinotage was ‘born’ when the first vineyard was planted at the small home farm off the Koelenhof road, bought in 1988.
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With love from the Zambezi
You can’t miss it. The bright, bold and beautiful patterns of chitenge fabric brings joy and cheer to any home. Tina Aponte, co-founder of the Zambezi Joy Society, shared the incredible #chitengecheer story with Saffa Mag from her current location in Bellville, Texas.
Value every moment in your life – Louis Oosthuizen
Louis Oosthuizen may be one of the world’s top-ranking golf players living the big dream in America, but the simplicity of a good old braai is still one of his favourite ways to spend time with his wife Nel-Mare and daughters Sophia, Jana and Emma.
Big dreams lead to big things
As a little boy Trevor Romain would lie on his bed in their Orange Grove, Johannesburg, home and dream of writing children’s books. His love of reading was infused by his grade three teacher, Mrs Barry, whose Friday afternoon reading sessions helped him escape his reality of being bullied. And even though Trevor was dyslexic and suffered from ADD (attention deficit disorder), he chased his dream and has become a world-renowned, best-selling, award-winning storyteller, author, photographer and keynote speaker. Saffa Mag virtually caught up with Trevor who lives in Hawaii.
Saffas celebrate their heritage
On the occasion of Heritage Day, let us promise ourselves that we will do our bit to preserve our heritage. This year Saffas in the USA illustrated how much they are still connected to their South African roots by showing up at various events held across the country.
Go Bokke!
Springbok games always provide an opportunity for Saffas to get together and support their favourite team.
Glitz and glam with an African flavour at dinner
It was all glitz and glam, with the flavour of Africa, during a recent dinner reception in honour of Dr Akintoye Akindele from Nigeria, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador and Honorary Citizen of Georgia.
Melktert and Cremora tarts on the menu at Tannie’s Tea
Pure mouth-watering delights, including dainty South African style cucumber sandwiches, crustless melktert, old fashioned melktert, Cremora condensed milk tarts and biltong, were amongst the picks at the recent ‘Tannie’s Tea’ held in Nashville.
Texas Potjie Festival celebrates 20 years
Potjiekos is such a great South African tradition and this year’s Texas Potjie Festival celebrated 20 years of great fun and sharing a heritage with friends and family.
Zola’s feet once again firmly planted in SA soil
When you’re born with an African soul, it’s difficult to adapt to other continents, says SA’s iconic athlete Zola Budd.
SA’s loss is Nashville’s gain
Roan Ash is set to keep wowing fans in SA and the USA following his move to Nashville, Tennessee, in September.
Save the date for the SA Heritage Festival
Lowfeld Soul Food will be holding the inaugural Charleston South African Festival, with special guests, Die Campbells, on September 22 and 23.