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Hank McGregor the Berg River Canoe Marathon GOAT on track for win #14

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Hank McGregor the Berg River Canoe Marathon GOAT on track for win #14

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Hank McGregor stamped his authority on the 2025 Berg River Canoe Marathon after building a massive lead of almost six minutes on Day 1 on Wednesday. The 47-year-old multiple world champion is already strongly favoured to claim his 14th title. While McGregor was cruising to his big overnight lead in the 62km stage from Paarl to Zonquasdrift, Nix Birkett was fighting a much closer battle with Jenna Nisbet, and in contrast to the men’s race, the wo…See the Story

Suspects in Chanelle Plaatjies Murder Case Abandon Bail Application

Suspects in Chanelle Plaatjies Murder Case Abandon Bail Application

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Calls for bail to be denied to those accused of murdering Paarl teenager Chanelle Plaatjies are mounting. This as the murder case returns to the local magistrates’ court tomorrow, where one of three suspects is set to have a bail hearing. @actionsocietysa The pain outside the Paarl Magistrates Court today was palpable as family, friends, and community members gathered to demand justice for 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies. Her life was stole…See the Story

KWV Brandy Claims Global Glory with Multiple Double Golds at ISC Awards

KWV Brandy Claims Global Glory with Multiple Double Golds at ISC Awards

The world class standard of KWV Brandy has been reaffirmed with nearly the entire portfolio – spanning young and aged expressions – earning top honours at the UK-based International Spirits Challenge (ISC). KWV proudly walked away with nine medals, including four Double Gold medals; these were awarded to the double-distilled KWV XXO 20 and KWV 15, while two brandies crafted exclusively for export, the KWV XO and KWV VSOP, also received Double Go…Read Article

Chanelle Plaatjies murder: Key evidence still outstanding

Civil rights watchdog Action Society — who has been mandated to oversee the judicial process relating to the murder of Paarl teenager Chanelle Plaatjies — said it is satisfied with this week’s court outcome. The 16-year-old girl disappeared last month, and her corpse was later found in a shallow grave near a dam. The led to the arrest of three suspects, one of whom is her former lover. The three […]Paarl · Paarl Read Article

Nederburg resets to engage millennial wine drinkers

Nederburg, one of South Africa’s most awarded and internationally admired wine brands, has come to market with a radical new reset intended to reach a new generation of wine lovers, as it cements ties with its substantial and loyal existing support base. Read more...Wine · Paarl Read Article

Netwerk24 | 'Oom Jan' in a Class of His Own on the Berg

When “Oom Jan” lines up in Paarl on Wednesday morning for the race in four days, he will hope to complete the grueling race for the 52nd time.Paarl · Paarl Read Article

Feet on the ground: the IWSC judges in South Africa - Wineland Media

Each year, the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) takes a panel of tasters to wine regions around the world, collaborating with local experts to judge wines ‘in situ’. These Global Judging events allow producers from the selected region to benefit from the expertise and influence of the IWSC without having to transport wines to the UK. This year, the IWSC returned to South Africa for the fourth time to meet at Diamant Estate in Pa…Paarl · Paarl Read Article

Berg River Canoe Marathon Begins July 3 with Top Paddlers Set for Generational Clash

The 2025 Berg River Canoe Marathon, taking place from Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, July 6, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet, as legendary paddlers Hank McGregor and Robbie Herreveld take on reigning champion Tom Lovemore and a wave of new talent in the 240km race from Paarl to Velddrif. Tom Lovemore may have been living in the shadow of his world-beating brother Hamish over the past 18 months, but the 26-year-old from …Sports · Paarl Read Article

New leadership to boost Tru-Cape’s African expansion

Tru-Cape is entering a new growth phase, with Johan Brink leading its African and local expansion from a newly launched Paarl office. Simultaneously, Calla du Toit will drive strategic growth and deepen ties with non-shareholder producers. New leadership to boost Tru-Cape’s African expansion appeared first on Food For MzansiPaarl · Paarl Read Article

Netwerk24 | Writer C. Johan Bakkes Dies

The writer C. Johan Bakkes (68) died of cancer in Paarl on Tuesday evening.Paarl · Paarl Read Article

National Wine Challenge 2025 Results: SA’s Top 100 Wines - Wineland Media

The National Wine Challenge, the premier SA wine competition open to fine-wine producers, launches the 2025 results. Another solid lineup made for an exciting challenge once more. Judges were pleased with both the wine quality and the diversity of entries. Given these factors, it meant that all wines faced meaningful competition if they were to potentially be credited with recognition and an award. It is not meant to be easy, and this was the ca…Paarl · Paarl Read Article

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