Franschhoek’s chocolatier on life, loss, and trusting divine timing
Danver Windvogel is a Belgian-qualified chocolatier and the co-owner of Huguenot Fine Chocolates, a boutique chocolaterie nestled in the...
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Mooiwater fire: residents still rebuilding
Two weeks after a fire ravaged homes in Mooiwater, Franschhoek, residents are still struggling to rebuild. This is according...
Local wine industry could face severe consequences following wine tax increase
The impact of the wine excise tax increase will affect the entire local wine industry, from the producer to...
R1.2 million reward to find Franschhoek’s famous painting sheep
A reward of R1.2 million has been offered for the return of the world’s first painting sheep — BAAnksy...
‘Just write’ – Grassroots poet from Franschhoek hopes to inspire others
“Poetry helps one to realize that it’s okay not to be okay, because it helps you to better yourself...
Franschhoek Bastille-fees lok 10 000 feesgangers
Die gees in die middedorp van Franschhoek was vanjaar een van die hoogtepunte van die jaarlikse Franschhoek Bastille-fees. Dit...
Franschhoek first to host prestigious wine competition outside Europe
Franschhoek became the first town outside of Europe to host the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon competition, last month. The...
How Franschhoek became the ‘Bishopscourt of the Boland’
Earlier this year, Franschhoek was added to TIME’s list of the World’s Greatest Places. Known as a wine-producing town,...
Franschhoek Bastille Festival says bonjour again
One of South Africa’s longest running festivals, the Franschhoek Bastille Festival, recently came back to the town, signalling a...
Food, family and future plans: Reflecting with Chef Reuben Riffel
It’s been eighteen years since celebrity chef Reuben Riffel opened up his first restaurant, Reuben’s, in Franschhoek. Now, with...