South Africa Wine

South Africa Wine is the national body representing South Africa’s wine industry, including grape growers, winemakers, brand builders, exporters and related businesses. It supports the sector across the value chain, from vineyards through production to market, and works with farmers, government, international partners and other stakeholders. Its purpose is to use the industry’s diverse resources to create sustainable value and build a robust, adaptable and competitive wine and brandy sector.

The organisation’s work includes industry advocacy and market access, export development, and strategies for brandy and wine tourism. It also provides access to research, knowledge transfer, innovation and funding resources. Through its people-development programmes, learner management, bursary and graduate placement initiatives, South Africa Wine helps build skills and career pathways. Its inclusive-growth activities include transformation advice, enterprise development and socio-economic development, alongside sustainability initiatives. The organisation also focuses on industry profitability, consistent communications, environmental, social and governance goals, and addressing trade barriers.