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Dani Brown
Dec 1, 20221 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
Nov 21, 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
Oct 31, 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...
Erica Taylor
Oct 25, 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 5, 20222 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
Sep 22, 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
Aug 26, 20223 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 11, 20222 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 2, 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
Jul 25, 20223 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
Jun 22, 20221 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 15, 20223 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 10, 20221 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
May 31, 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
Apr 20, 20221 min read
The South African Sommeliers Association announces a new board member LeRoi Van de Vyver.
The South African Sommeliers Association held its annual general meeting on the 20th of April. After five years of stellar service, Esmé...
Erica Taylor
Apr 20, 20221 min read
A few highlights from our 2022 AGM
SASA has raised over R350K in the first quarter of 2022, thanks to the title sponsorship from the Stellenbosch Wine Routes and a...
Erica Taylor
Apr 4, 20222 min read
27 Pass the Inaugural South African Sommelier Association Introductory Sommelier Certification
On the 31st of March, the South African Sommelier Association (SASA) hosted its first round of the new Introductory Sommelier...
Erica Taylor
Mar 30, 20222 min read
SASA Raises R100K For Their First Fundraiser at Culture Wine Bar
Owner, chef and Auctioneer for the evening, Matt Manning, was on fire as the bids came flying through at Culture Wine Bar's 'The Wine...
Erica Taylor
Mar 9, 20222 min read
SASA Announces A Fine Wine Auction and Gala Dinner to Set up South African Sommeliers for Success
The Wine Library at Culture Wine Bar will host the upcoming gala and auction dinner on 24 March 2022. Culture Wine Bar is the official...
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