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SASA Celebrates Sharrol Mukendi Klass' Acceptance to ASI Sommelier Bootcamp in Quito, Ecuador
Cape Town, 4th August 2023 – The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce that one of its esteemed members,...

Erica Taylor
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Chenin Noir South Africa & SASA have officially partnered to provide a bursary for CMS
Chenin Noir South Africa & South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) have officially partnered to provide a bursary for industry...

Erica Taylor
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Call for Entries: Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 Quarter Finals
Cape Town, 27 July 2023 - The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is delighted to announce the commencement of the search for the...

Erica Taylor
Jul 27, 20232 min read


World Champion Sommeliers Join Star Wine List South African Jury
Cape Town, 24 July 2023 – The highly anticipated Star Wine List of the Year South Africa event is back and promises to be an...

Erica Taylor
Jul 24, 20232 min read


South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) Launches Johannesburg Chapter
Johannesburg, South Africa - July 18, 2023 - The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its...

Erica Taylor
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Save the date for the Star Wine List of the Year SA and the SASA Best Sommelier Competition!
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Star Wine List of The Year South Africa 2023 Awards, which will be held in...

Dani Brown
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Invitation to Loire Chenin Blanc Masterclass with Ina Smith
Dear Wine Enthusiast, The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) and the Chenin Blanc Association cordially invite you to an...

Dani Brown
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Congratulations to our newest certified SASA Sommelier!
We're thrilled to unveil our newest wine virtuoso! 🌟 Luke Erickson, hailing from the renowned La Colombe Restaurant in Cape Town, has...

Dani Brown
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Welcome to 15 new SASA Junior Certified Sommeliers!
This is the largest group that has passed the SASA Junior Sommelier exam and we are very proud to share their stories with you. Please...

Dani Brown
Jun 8, 20232 min read


SASA and AYDA partner up to bring the SASA Introductory Certification Nationwide
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) has recently announced a partnership with the Apeirogon Youth Development Academy (AYDA)...

Dani Brown
May 29, 20232 min read


SASA and Perron X Partner to Offer 100 Introductory Sommelier Certification Bursaries
May 23, 2023 - South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) and Perron X Partner to Offer 100 Introductory Sommelier Certification...

Erica Taylor
May 23, 20232 min read


SASA and Cast-A-Way Africa Cruise & Resort Hiring Agency Announce Exclusive Partnership
Cape Town, South Africa - The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership with...

Erica Taylor
May 16, 20232 min read


🍷🎉 Congratulations to our newest SASA Introductory Sommeliers 🎉🍷
We're thrilled to announce that these talented individuals have passed the rigorous SASA certification exam and are now officially...

Dani Brown
May 4, 20232 min read


Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Wine Career? SASA Certification Can Help
SASA announces the Junior and Sommelier exams on May 22-23, 2023. No prerequisites required for SASA members. Successful candidates will...

Erica Taylor
Apr 26, 20232 min read


SASA AGM 2023 Highlights
19 April 2023 - The annual South African South Africa AGM was held on the 17th of April at the beautiful Ernie Els Wines in collaboration...

Dani Brown
Apr 26, 20231 min read


SASA Introductory Exam
Join us on the 31st of March 2023 for the SASA Introductory Exam. It is aimed at any service professional looking to learn the basic...

Dani Brown
Mar 3, 20231 min read


South African Jo Wessels will represent SASA at the ASI World’s Best Sommelier 2023!
Cape Town - 9th January 2023, The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) sends Jo Wessels to represent South Africa in the...

Dani Brown
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Four SASA members passed the ASI Certificate 1 Exam!
We are happy to share that on the 19th of December 2022, four students across South Africa passed the ASI Certificate 1 exam. The ASI...

Dani Brown
Jan 5, 20231 min read


Looking ahead to 2023
2023 AND LOOKING FORWARD With 2022 almost in our rearview mirror, there were some really big highs for SASA. With the support of our...

Dani Brown
Dec 21, 20222 min read


2022 Year-End Review
A note from our chairperson, Spencer Fondaumiere: “This has undoubtedly been our best year ever. We have moved the needle on every metric...

Dani Brown
Dec 21, 20224 min read
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