More than one rhino in SA is killed every day for its horn — close to 8,000 of the endangered giants of the bush, of which SA has the world’s largest population, lost to poachers in the past decade.

The text explores the popularity and qualities of Durbanville's cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc wines, ideal for summer enjoyment along South Africa's Indian Ocean coast.

Just in time for the festive season, we have two brand-new wines to share — the sumptuous new De Tijger Merlot from De Grendel and a celebratory Cap Classique from La Motte, both highly suited to either the holiday table or a special gift.

A day safari at Amakhala Game Reserve offers a captivating experience with sightings of majestic wildlife including white rhinos, zebra, impala, giraffes, and lionesses in their natural habitat.

The holiday season has arrived, with leisurely sunny days of braais, picnics and hosting crowds of family and friends ahead.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, which also means the season of hunting for the perfect gift.

Think of the Durbanville wine region and sauvignon blanc tends to be the first wine that comes to mind.

The stars are out and the colour has been unveiled — the annual release of the Platter’s SA Wine Guide is awaited by wine producers and consumers to see which wines have scored the coveted 5*, and there’s also some hype around the cover colour of the next

Stellenbosch-by-the-Sea? No, it’s not some exclusive seaside enclave where the winelands elite have their “holiday shacks”, but rather the informal name given to Vergenoegd Löw — a wine estate very much part of Stellenbosch but with a distinctly maritime

Just when you think you’ve found your go-to wine that suits your palate and pocket, easy to grab on a busy shopping run without too much thought – along comes something new to consider; a new vintage release, an interesting blend.