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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


Two New SASA Sommeliers!
We are delighted to welcome our new SASA Sommeliers! Stellenbosch (13th December), The SASA sommelier is the highest certification that...

Dani Brown
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Gambero Rosso Tasting January 2023
We are delighted to invite you to the Top Italian Wines Road Show in Cape Town on Thursday, 26 January 2023 from 12 pm as a guest of...

Dani Brown
Dec 12, 20221 min read


South Africa takes the win in the Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy 2022
In partnership with the Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Sommeliers Academy. Stellenbosch, South Africa- (8th December 2022) Team South...

Dani Brown
Dec 8, 20222 min read


New SASA Junior Sommeliers | October 2022
We are delighted to welcome our new Junior Sommeliers! Armandt Roussouw Currently: General Manager and sommelier at Judd’s Local Wine...

Dani Brown
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Announcing the top seven candidates to compete in the Ubuntu Challenge 2022
In partnership with the Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Sommeliers Academy. Cape Town, South Africa- (21st November 2022) This year's Ubuntu...

Dani Brown
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Announcing the ASI Certification 1 on the 21st of November 2022
The ASI Certification 1 is suitable for any candidate looking to validate his/her competencies and obtain an international validation of...

Dani Brown
Oct 31, 20221 min read


JOB OPPORTUNITY: Sun Island Resort & Spa
Sun Island Resort & Spa - Part of Villa Resorts and Hotels Maldives. We are looking for a passionate professional to fulfil the position...

Erica Taylor
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Thembani Wesley Mpande is the Champagne Telmont Best Young Sommelier in South Africa 2022
In partnership with the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. Thembani Wesley Mpande Stellenbosch, South Africa- (5th October 2022) Thembani Wesley...

Erica Taylor
Oct 5, 20222 min read


Announcing the Champagne Telmont Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2022 Semi-Finalists
In partnership with the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. Cape Town, South Africa- (22nd September 2022) This year's Best Young Sommelier...

Erica Taylor
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Inaugural Stellenbosch Wine Routes Sommelier Bootcamp launches in September
Creating a memorable story: It’s back to basics for Stellenbosch in its wine terroir education initiative. To remain competitive,...

Erica Taylor
Aug 26, 20223 min read


Court of Master Sommeliers Comes to Stellenbosch the 18th-20th of September
Chenin Noir South Africa brings The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe to Cape Town, South Africa. **Course info** BOOK OR ENQUIRE NOW...

Erica Taylor
Aug 11, 20222 min read


The Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2022 Quarter-finals qualifications are now open.
The Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2022 will take place on the 4th of October at Blaauwklippen with our Long-Time Partner,...

Erica Taylor
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Premium Independent Wines of South Africa (PIWOSA) partners with SASA for Cape Wine 2022
Cape Town - With the return of Cape Wine this year, the magnificent twelve producers under the PIWOSA umbrella are partnering with SASA...

Erica Taylor
Jul 25, 20223 min read


Become a SASA member and enjoy our new member benefits.
Never before has there been a more exciting time to be a SASA member. We have worked incredibly hard and secured some fantastic...

Erica Taylor
Jun 22, 20221 min read


Tahiirah Habibi in South Africa to launch Hue Society
Photo Credit: Dimitri Crowder Celebrated wine industry pioneer, Tahiirah Habibi, to visit South Africa to promote the launch of The Hue...

Erica Taylor
Jun 15, 20223 min read


Stellenbosch Wine Routes Officially Partners with the South African Sommelier Association!
As part of the historic agreement, the Stellenbosch Wine Routes will donate R250,000 to help SASA Fulfill Their Mandate. June 2022- Long...

Erica Taylor
Jun 10, 20221 min read


We bring the certification team to you!
Sanelisiwe Damawe & Petronella Bekwa, tasting ambassadors from Oldenburg Vineyards, are SASA's newest Junior Sommeliers! Both hold WSET...

Erica Taylor
May 31, 20221 min read


New SASA Junior Sommeliers | May 2022
We are delighted to welcome our new Junior Sommeliers! Caroline Ngwenya Currently: Wine Steward at Culture Wine Bar Wine Certifications:...

Erica Taylor
May 31, 20221 min read
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