
It appears that South Africa may have an excellent wine grape harvest and possibly a good wine season in 2025-26. This would be a welcome development, as the industry has faced various challenges in recent times and has also experienced a decline in its output.
Reading a newsletter this morning from South Africa Wine, an industry organisation, was refreshing. They stated that:
“ South Africa’s wine industry is gearing up for a promising 2026 harvest following favourable winter and spring conditions. Good rainfall, sufficient winter dormancy, and early spring warmth have supported healthy bud break and strong growth across most regions.
The 2025 post-harvest period set the stage well…
National Arts Festival: Held annually in Grahamstown, this festival celebrates the
arts through performances, exhibitions, and workshops.

Breezy Mustang
What\’s the difference between an ANC MP and a flying pig?
The letter F.
SpellTansy
Botswana: You have two cows. But that\’s not surprising because you have pretty much every type of non-extinct mammal in your country.