Franschhoek Pass closed indefinitely after Western Cape floods

Travellers heading to the Cape Winelands are being advised to adjust their routes after the Western Cape Government confirmed that the scenic Franschhoek Pass has been closed to all traffic following severe storm damage caused by recent heavy rains and flooding.

According to an announcement issued on 14 May 2026, the closure applies to all road users, including light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and cyclists. Authorities reported numerous additional mud and rock slips along the route, as well as significant bridge damage, making the mountain pass unsafe for travel.

Roadblocks have been established at the mountain-side exit of Franschhoek and at the T-junction near the Theewaterskloof Dam. No exceptions are currently permitted.

Residents travelling to La Rochelle and Karmel can only access these areas via Franschhoek.

The Franschhoek Pass is one of the Western Cape’s most iconic scenic drives and a major tourism route linking the Franschhoek Valley with the Overberg region and Villiersdorp. The winding mountain road is especially popular with self-drive travellers, cyclists and motorcyclists due to its panoramic views over vineyards, mountain ranges and the Theewaterskloof Dam. The route also forms part of several popular Cape Winelands itineraries connecting Franschhoek's wine estates, guesthouses and restaurants with destinations further east.

The closure is expected to have a significant impact on tourism traffic in the region, particularly over weekends and during the winter travel season, when the pass is frequently used by domestic and international visitors exploring the Cape Winelands.

Motorists are urged to make use of alternative routes and allow additional travel time. Travellers planning trips between Franschhoek, Villiersdorp, Hermanus or the Overberg region should monitor official Western Cape Government channels for updates on reopening timelines and road conditions.

At this stage, authorities have not indicated when the Franschhoek Pass will reopen.

 

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Cape Winelands Travel Alert: N1 and mountain passes closed after heavy rain

update 15 May 2026

The N1 between Huguenot Tunnel (Paarl) and Worcester has been re-opened. The Du Toitskloof Pass (R101) has also been re-opened.

update 13 May 2026

Premier Alan Winde just confirmed on X, that the N1 south reopens - Worcester to Paarl is now accessible with stop/go at Rawsonville. Expect delays of 1.5 hours or more. No hazardous materials permitted. The N1 north (Paarl to Worcester) remains closed until further notice. Teams are working around the clock.

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Severe weather and flooding in South Africa's Western Cape have caused major travel disruptions across the Cape Winelands, with multiple sections of the N1 now closed.

The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, has urged the public to avoid all non-essential travel to and through the Cape Winelands region until conditions improve.

For travellers heading to or from Cape Town, road access remains severely affected, particularly around Worcester, De Doorns and the Du Toitskloof area.

Roads and passes currently closed

Authorities have confirmed the following closures:

• N1 at Worcester
• N1 between De Doorns and Worcester due to flooding
• N1 near Du Kloof Lodge due to debris on the roadway
• N1 sections near Sandhills and De Wet Kelder
• Du Toitskloof Pass
• Huguenot Tunnel
• Bainskloof Pass
• Mitchells Pass
• R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp due to river overflow

Officials have warned that some of these routes currently have no viable alternative roads available.

Important information for travellers

Motorists already travelling towards Cape Town on the N1 are being advised to stop at a safe location and wait for roads to reopen rather than attempting risky detours.

Traffic control measures are currently in place at the Rawsonville Weighbridge, where only one lane is operational.

Additional route updates include:

• Nuwekloof Pass is only accessible from the Tulbagh side
• Theronsberg Pass remains a high-risk route due to limited cellphone coverage and ongoing monitoring
• Several rural roads have been damaged by flooding and heavy rain

Drivers using remote alternative routes should prepare for poor road conditions, limited services and weak mobile signal coverage.

Emergency alternative routes

Authorities have published several emergency diversion routes for essential travel only. These include long-distance inland routes via:

• Victoria West
• Loxton
• Williston
• Calvinia
• Vanrhynsdorp
• The N7 corridor

Another possible detour involves travelling via Montagu, Ashton and the N2, although some sections are narrow and not ideal for heavy traffic.

Travellers are urged to use extreme caution on all detour routes.

Cape Town travel disruptions continue

The latest closures are expected to significantly impact road travel between Cape Town and inland parts of South Africa, especially freight traffic, holidaymakers and long-distance motorists.

The Western Cape Government says emergency and road management teams are working around the clock to clear debris, assess flood damage and reopen roads when it is safe to do so.

Travellers should continue monitoring official updates before departing and postpone non-essential travel wherever possible.

 

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South Africa crowned the World's Top Wine Tourism Destination for 2025!

South Africa has been named the #1 Wine Tourism Destination in the World for 2025, according to a global study released by Titan Travel. Beating out world-renowned contenders like Portugal and Italy, the country achieved a top score of 8.38 out of 10 - thanks to its unbeatable combination of affordable wine experiences, scenic diversity, and a surging global interest in local wine tours.
Titan Travel’s ranking, based on data from April 2024 to March 2025, assessed over 40 wine-producing countries. The scoring factored in average wine prices, wine tasting costs, the number of organized wine tours available, and global online search volumes. South Africa emerged as a standout with:

• Average wine prices as low as £3.42 (approx. R82 / $4.40 / €4.05) per bottle
• Tasting experiences starting from £11.73 (approx. R280 / $15.10 / €13.90)
• Over 279 wine tour options
• Strong global interest in regions like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

While France still tops global search interest, it ranked only 9th overall due to significantly higher average tasting costs (over £180). In contrast, South Africa offers value without compromising on quality - from prestigious estates to family-run cellars surrounded by breathtaking mountains and vineyards.

The full Top 5 Wine Tourism Destinations for 2025, according to Titan Travel, are:

1. South Africa – 8.38/10
2. Portugal – 7.75/10
3. Italy – 7.00/10
4. Cyprus - 6.38/10
5. Chile - 6.25/10
6. Spain - 6.13/10
7. New Zealand - 5.63/10
8. Croatia - 5.50/10
9. France - 5.38/10
10. Armenia - 5.13/10

This latest recognition confirms South Africa's growing reputation not only as a world-class wine producer but also as a leading global wine tourism hotspot. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or a casual wine enthusiast, there's never been a better time to explore the Cape Winelands.

Plan Your Wine Tour in South Africa
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Robertson, and Constantia are just the beginning. Discover tasting rooms, cellar tours, vineyard picnics, and wine tram adventures — all just a short drive from Cape Town.

Travel Tip: Visit between March and May for harvest festivals, cool-weather tastings, and spectacular autumn colors in the vineyards.

Have you explored the Cape Winelands? Share your favorite vineyard or tasting experience in the comments below!

 

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Western Cape: Limietberg Nature Reserve closed until further notice! [update]

update (29 February 2024): CapeNature has announced that Limietberg Nature Reserve will be closed till 04 March 2024 due to fires.

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape has announced that the Limietberg Nature Reserve is closed due to a fire until further notice. The Nature Reserve is located in the Du Toitskloof Mountains, near Paarl. It stretches from Franschhoek in the south towards Groot Drakenstein in the east and northwards as far as the Voëlvlei dam, covering an area of some 117 000 hectares.
Limietberg Nature Reserve is home to small antelope, baboon, caracal, leopard, endemic birds such as the Cape sugarbird and the protea canary, as well as the majestic black eagle. The reserve offers some great hiking trails. Visitors can also visit the many historical sites along the trails, including ancient rock art, a disused manganese mine and the graves of convicts who helped build the Bainskloof Pass.

Western Cape: Franschhoek Pass closed for construction! [update]

update (12 January 2024): The Franschhoek Pass which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp will be closed between 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays for construction purposes. The pass was open during the festive season, but construction has commenced again. The pass is therefor closed again since 08 January 2024 till the end of February 2024.
The pass was reopened to selected categories of light motor vehicles after it was closed following a severe storms and flooding that hit the Western Cape in September 2023. The teams started working on temporary repairs as soon as the engineering team was satisfied that the landslips had stabilised sufficiently to start work.
The works have reached a point where the pass must be closed daily to initiate the soil-nailing process, of phase one. Soil nailing is a technique used to stabilise existing slopes. This soil reinforcement process uses metal tendons which are drilled and grouted into the soil to create something that represents a gravity wall. For this to be done, the pass needs to be closed due to the size of the equipment that is used and the size of the working area required.
Light motor vehicles will be able to traverse the pass outside of the closure times. The use of the pass, even during times when the pass is open, by vehicles with a mass of more than 5 tons remains strictly prohibited.
Road users are strongly advised to continue using alternative routes.
Work on permanent repairs continues. The Department of Infrastructure foresees that it will still be a considerable period before the pass will allow two-way traffic. The first of various temporary closures will be in place as per the tables below. 

The Western Cape Infrastructure Department has announced that the Franschhoek Pass, which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp, is closed due to construction work following severe storms and flooding that hit the Western Cape in September 2023. According to Infrastructure MEC Tertuis Simmers,  the closure of Franschhoek Pass will take effect from Mondays to Fridays between 08:00 and 17:00 from 28 November 2023 until 15 December 2023. The pass will then be open from 15 December 2023 (with the proceed-when-safe arrangement and weight restriction) until 07 January 2024 and closed again from 08 January 2024 till the end of February 2024. Simmers further said that light motor vehicles will be able to traverse Franschhoek Pass outside of the closure times. The use of the pass, even during times when the pass is open, by vehicles with a mass of more than five tons remains strictly prohibited.

Western Cape: The Ski Hut in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve burnt down!

The Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve in the the Western Cape in South Africa has announced that its popular Ski Hut burned down during the last weekend. According to a statement on Facebook, the police is currently busy with a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. The management of the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve further announced that the Ski Hut will be rebuilt and that they will have something better to offer their guests "after the dust had settled". We'll keep you posted!

The Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve is situated on the working fruit, vegetable and protea farm Erfdeel about 35km outside of Ceres and about two hours from Cape Town. The reserve covers more than 1 000 ha of mountain area, including the Matroosberg Peak, the highest mountain in the Cape Winelands with a height of 2,247 m above sea level.

Study: The "Most Beautiful Vineyard in the World" is located in South Africa!

UK-based international specialist tour operator CV Villas recently conducted a study to discover where the world's best holiday destinations for wine lovers are. The study revealed that the best holiday location for wine lovers is France’s Champagne region and that the most beautiful vineyard in the world is actually located in the Western Cape in South Africa. Based on the number of associated hashtags on Instagram, the Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek is the world’s most beautiful vineyard. Founded in 1685, the wine estate is one of the oldes in South Africa. Set in the Drakenstein Valley surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes, lush gardens and vines, Boschendal's original farmstead complex is now a national monument with a rich and intriguing history of more than 300 years.

The Tokara Winery (#19) in Stellenbosch, Waterkloof (#20) in Sommerset West and the Spier Wine Farm (#30) in Stellenbosch also made it to the list of the 30 most beautiful vineyards in the world! Congratulations!

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To reveal the world’s most beautiful vineyards, CV Villas sourced a thorough list of 200 wineries from reputable sources and analysed the number of associated hashtags each one currently has on live Instagram posts. The number of hashtags was then sorted from highest to lowest. Those with the most hashtags were named the most beautiful. 

Western Cape: Five new farms in the Cape Winelands awarded Conservation Champion status!

WWF South Africa has announced that five new farms in the Cape Winelands in South Africa's Western Cape have been awarded Conservation Champion status in the past six months. Conservation Champion farms are committed to regenerative farming practices, including conserving natural systems and biodiversity on their land and optimal water and energy efficiency.  

The five farms to have joined the programme are: 

• Anthonij Rupert Wyne (Franschhoek)
• Journey’s End Vineyards (Somerset West)
• Mooiplaas (Stellenbosch)
• Nederburg Wines (Paarl)
• Tierhoek (Robertson)

WWF South Africa supports Conservation Champion farms in their environmental efforts by co-developing detailed environmental management plans, setting tangible targets and helping them to prioritise actions to address their most pressing envionmental risks. In exchange for their commitment to nature and adhering to WWF's high standards, the Conservation Champions can use the distinctive sugarbird and protea logo on their wine bottles so consumers can make an informed choice to support our environmental wine leaders.

WWF South Africa's Conservation Champion programme was initiated in 2004 and was originally called the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI). A total of 45 Conservation Champion farms are currently part of the the programme.

Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2020": Cape Winelands & Zanzibar are among the top 10 best value destinations!

According to Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2020", the Cape Winelands in South Africa's Western Cape and the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania are among the Top 10 places in the world that offer the Best Value For Travel in 2020. The largest wine-producing region in South Africa is ranked eigth in the global ranking, while Zanzibar is on the tenth position. Lonely Planet's top pick of the year for best value is the province of East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia followed by Budapest in Hungary, India's state of Madhya Pradesh, Buffalo in New York, Azerbaijan, Serbia, Tunisia and Athens (#9) in Greece.

"You won’t find elephants snuffling round the vineyards, but you will find inexpensive tasting tours followed by lazy lunches serving world-class food alongside delicious local wines. If you care to stretch your wallet a little further when staying the night you can sleep it all off in high-end guesthouses and B&Bs that would cost a lot more elsewhere." [src.]

"In Stone Town, stroll the ancient alleyways and enjoy magical sunsets before taking advantage of the cheap eats at the evening food market or its multicultural cafes. You’ll delight in how much freshly grilled fare you can eat for so little. On the island’s north and west coasts you can sample beach-side accommodation of all kinds at a price that will seem scarcely credible if you’ve tried to do the same in the Caribbean or Pacific Islands." [src.]

Fair Trade Tourism certifies Cascade Country Manor in the Cape Winelands!

Fair Trade Tourism (FTT), a South African NGO that encourages and monitors fair and responsible practises in tourism establishments and activities, has added the Cascade Country Manor to its portfolio of tourism businesses in South Africa. Once the South African home of the 12th Duke of Bedford, this 4-star establishment is located outside Paarl in the Cape Winelands with the Klein Drakenstein mountains as its backcloth. Cascade Country Manor has 15 rooms and offers a range of activities including abseiling, mountain biking, hiking and wine-tasting tours. The boutique hotel is also a spa and wellness centre. The neighbouring olive farm ("Buffet Olives") is South Africa's biggest table olive producer and a tour of the factory can always be arranged on request.Cascade Country Manor has had an enduring commitment to sustainability and is invested in the local communities of Paarl. The management team apply strict environmental disciplines, including waste and water recycling initiatives, and reduce energy consumption as far as possible. Fresh produce is grown on the property with the ultimate aim of supplying all fresh produce needs from the garden.

Cape Winelands: Franschhoek Wine Tram launched

The Cape Winelands are known for its great wines, wine estates, for its culinary delights, the stunning landscape and its unique architecture. A fantastic new way to discover the beauty of the area is the recently launched Franschhoek Wine Tram. The Franschhoek Wine Tram is a combination of an open-side tram and a open-air tram-bus and runs daily tours through the Franschhoek Valley. The tours depart from (and return to) the Franschhoek Wine Tram ticket office, located in the centre of Franschhoek Village, and include six stops:

• Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
• Rickety Bridge
• Dieu Donne vineyard & restaurant
• Haute Cabrière wine estate & restaurant
• Chamonix Wine Farm
• Huguenot Museum

Passengers can hop-on and hop-off of at any of the six stops along the route and experience the activities on offer - wine tasting, cellar tours, lunches, or simply a stroll through the vineyards. A commentary guided tour, focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley, and a complimentary wine tasting, are included. The Franschhoek Wine Tram operates daily from 10:00am to 3:20pm, with departures every 40 minutes. Ticket prices are R130 for adults, R65 for children 5 to 17 years of age, and no charge for children four years of age and under. Enjoy!

Promo video: Moments of Spier (Stellenbosch)

Located in the heart of South Africa's Cape Winelands and only about 20min from Cape Town, the Spier Village and Wine Estate is not just a normal wine estate - the so-called "Spier Experience" combines wine, food, art, culture, nature and, of course, conservation. Guest visiting Spier can lounge on the lawns on the banks of the Eerste River with a picnic, or visit their innovative farm-to-table restaurant Eight. One can taste Spier's award-winning wine paired with delectable treats, or enjoy the welcoming comfort of their spacious, village-style hotel. If you are coming to Cape Town, rent a car, drive to Stellenbosch! and visit Spier, one of South Africa's oldest and most unique wine estates!

The basics of wine in South Africa (video)

South Africa's winelands, the oldest in the so-called new world, are among the most popular tourist destinations in the whole country. The heart of the winelands in South Africa is the Western Cape, particularly the southwest corner of the province near its coastal region. The area, known for towns like Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, with its long, sun-drenched summers and mild, wet winters, has ideal conditions for a wine industry combining the classicism of the Old World with the contemporary fruit-driven styles of the New World. But it is not only the climate of the winelands, it is also the soil and the unique geography which includes several inland mountain chains and valleys, that is making South African wine so outstandingly good and popular worldwide.
Travellers who are planning to visit the winelands and its historic towns will find the following videos, produced by South African Tourism, quite helpful and interesting as they provide a very good introduction to the wines of South Africa. Enjoy!

Wine Tourism South Africa announced the winners of the first #KLINK Awards

Wine Tourism South Africa announced the winners of South Africa's first ever, consumer-driven, interactive wine tourism awards - the #KLINK Awards. The nominees were shortlisted by a panel of industry-related professionals across a variety of categories and opened for public to vote via Facebook, Twitter and email. In celebration of the winners of the #KLINK Awards and of wine tourism in South Africa, you can now download digital chapters of the Wine Tourism Handbook, the ultimate guide to the South African winelands, for free. Enjoy!

The winners in each category are as follows:

• The "Crowd Pleaser" Award for Best Wine Route Event: Durbanville Wine Valley’s Seasons of Sauvignon
• The "Happy Times" Award for Most Memorable Wine Route: Franschhoek Wine Valley
• The "Wild Card" Award for Most Unusual Attraction on a Wine Route: Cape Heritage Museum at Solms-Delta
• The "Family Day Out" Award for Best Child-Friendly Venue on a Wine Farm: Blaauwklippen Vineyards
• The "Connoisseur" Award for Best Cellar Tasting Experience: Fairview
• The "Warm Family Welcome" Award for Best Cellar Door Experience: Delheim
• The "Tread Gently" Award for Most Green Wine Farm: Villiera
• The "Delicious Deli" Award for Best Deli on a Wine Farm: Fairview Deli
• The "Comfort Zone" Award for Best Bistro or Café on a Wine Farm: Harvest at Laborie
• The "Beyond Expectations" Award for Great Food and Excellent Value: Haute Cabrière
• The "Gourmand" Award for Best Gourmet Restaurant at the Cellar Door: Pierneef á La Motte
• The "Yin and Yang" Award for Best Food and Wine Pairing on a Wine Farm: Creation canapé platter pairing
• The "Percale" Award for Best Accommodation on a Wine Route: Majeka House
• The "Country Comfort" Award for Boutique Accommodation on a Wine Estate: Doolhof Grand Dédale

New "Cape Winelands District" promotional video

Justin Bonello and his creative "Cooked in Africa" Crew just uploaded an new "Cape Winelands District" promotional video. If you planning on going there, the video will defo enhance your wish of visiting and experiencing the Winelands, which are situated just a few kilometers down the road from Cape Town.

And if you always asked yourself what the famous Wine Festival in Stellenbosch is like, watch the next video as well...

Thx to the "Cooked in Africa"-Crew for the two videos!

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South Africa: first industry-wide sustainability seal for bottled wines

Wines of South Africa launched the world’s first industry-wide sustainability seal to guarantee the production integrity of its bottled wines.
Every seal carries a unique number and is backed by a highly sophisticated tracking system to ensure the contents of the wine bottle to which it is applied can be traced back to source at every stage of the supply chain. The seal is still the only one of its kind worldwide, and has the backing not only of most South African exporters of bottled wines but also the international wine trade.



According to Wines of South Africa, 50% of South African wines will go out with this seal in 2010, and over 80% by the 2011 vintage. By the end of last year the sustainability seal was already being applied to over 80% of bottled wine exports certified for Wine of Origin.

With the new seal, Wine Standards Board certifies it is certiefied that:

• The vintage, variety(ies) and origin as stated on the label are correct
• The wine has been grown and produced sustainably
• The wine is traceable from the vine to the bottle
• The wine has been bottled in South Africa

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South Africa's Winelands on Google Street View

update (07 Feb 2012): Google has added five Western Cape wineries to its popular Street View service in Google Maps. The five new wineries – Boekenhoutskloof and Môreson in Franschhoek, Groot Constantia in Cape Town, Hartenberg, Rustenberg Wines and Warwick in Stellenbosch – bring to 30 the number of wineries now available in Street View.

South Africa has got the most comprehensive database of winelands imagery in the world. Google launched Street View in South Africa in June 2010 and now extended its street view imagery content by 19 South African wineries. South Africa's vinyards are also the very first ever covered vinyards on Steet View. Such a great way to explore the winelands before you are actually heading of to South Africa! Congrats SA Wines!

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How do I use Google Street View?

• Go to http://maps.google.com
• type the address into the maps search bar, or zoom into where you want to go
• drag the orange "Pegman" icon on the left-hand side of the map onto a blue highlighted street (the blue highlighted streets are the ones google has imagery of)

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The essential guide to South African Wines

The current demarcation system of the South African Wine Industry often has little or no reference to the wines produced in these areas; neither does it indicate accurate geographical location. Thus, wine producing areas are presented in smaller demarcated areas, referred to as “Pockets”. The Pockets group together wineries based on their terroir (from available terroir information) with names indicating geographical similarity.
The essential guide to South African Wines presents the reader with a selection of the premium South African wine producers and explains why wines from one Pocket taste different from those of another Pocket.
The Guide takes the reader to the winery, armed with everything he/she needs to know — geographical and soil descriptions, viticultural techniques, winemaking methods, flagship wines, maps and GPS waypoints — to heighten the wine experience.
The partnership of local subject experts and internationally acclaimed wine writers and judges brings the latest research information to the reader. The easy-to-understand format, including explanatory text boxes for technical terms, demystifies the intricate world of fine wines and makes wine appreciation accessible to every wine enthusiast. [src.: cheviot-publishing.com]

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Wine tasting in South Africa

So you want to learn about wine, but don't want to sit in a stuffy tasting room with Mr. Know-it-all sitting next to you who was clearly born on the vine itself, and knows far more about wine than you may ever aspire to? You'd like to learn and explore and have a good laugh with a great guide on a well-planned trip, and not HAVE to spit it out?!
Check this tour, book it and experience the fun the STA Travel World Traveler Interns had on their expedition into the Cape Winelands!

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some South African Wine stats...

South Africa produced approx. 787 Million Gross Litres of Wine in 2008
South Africa is the ninth-biggest wine producer in the world
South Africa has 102 000 hectares of land cultivated to wine
South Africa is representing three percent of global output
South Africa exported just over 403.3-million litres of wine (April 08 to April 09)
South Africa had year-on-year growth of 17% (April 08 to April 09)
South Africa's biggest oversea markets are: UK 28%, Germany 19%, Netherlands 9%, Sweden 8%
South Africa's Wines are fifth biggest player in the UK, fourth biggest player in Germany and the biggest in Sweden



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