6 February 2025 – Groot Constantia, Cape Town – At the 2025 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, five wine industry pioneers were honoured, and the event’s leading sponsors gathered to celebrate the 366th anniversary of the start of the South African Wine Industry.

Back (L-R): Clifford van der Venter (Groot Constantia Trust), Eulalia Fernandes (Air France-KLM), Willem Jordaan (Die Burger), Claude le Roux (Seabourne Logistics), Dr Ilse Trautmann (Department of Agriculture), Reghardt Strauss (Standard Bank), Wrenelle Stander (Wesgro), Rico Basson (South Africa Wine), Tracy Mkhize (Cape Town Tourism), Flip Snyman (MCC Labels).

Front (L-R): Bennie Howard (Wine Advancement), Praisy Dlamini (Growing Inclusivity), Johann Krige (1659 Award for Visionary Leadership), Jan Booysen (Viticulture & Viniculture), Marcus Lewis (Wine Agri-Worker).

The distinguished sponsors were pivotal in supporting this celebration, ensuring the acknowledgement of those who have made significant contributions to the industry.