Of these, 87 entries were from South Africa, and four South African tasters were invited to serve on the judging panels, namely Maryna Calow, Helena Melis, Anton Swarts, and Heidi Duminy.
Coming out tops with the only Grand Gold medal awarded to a South African producer was Kleine Zalze’s Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2024, followed by 15 Gold medals awarded to Spier (four medals), KWV (three medals), Koelenhof Winery (two medals), and one gold medal each to Saronsberg, La Motte, Beau Constantia, Surfer’s Choice, Hasher Estate, and Knorhoek.
A total of 24 Silver medals were awarded to Spier (four silver medals), KWV and Kleine Zalze (three silver medals each), Cederberg Wines,…
World’s Largest African Penguin Colony: The Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town is
home to a significant colony of African penguins.

Wiccan Thunder
Aikona – not on your life [eye-koh-na] or [hi-koh-na] A Zulu term used to express shock or disbelief when talking to friends or family.Example: “Aikona, why did she do that?!” / “Haikona, when?! How?!”
Moon Laser
You don’t need a parachute to skydive, but you will need one if you want to do it twice.