SA's wine industry contributes a significant R55 billion to the local economy and employs close to 269 000 people. This is according to Rico Basson, managing director of local wine producers' body Vinpro. SA's wine industry is a key economic contributor, especially in the Northern and Western Cape. Ronald Ramabulana of the SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit said during a panel discussion that a lot more work needs to be done to support black-owned wine brands. "Trying to break down barriers to entry along the entire wine industry value chain requires much closer partnerships between government and industry as well as skills development," said Ramabulana.

Source: News 24 January 27, 2022 08:02 UTC