The Vegan Chef is a popular South African plant-based gourmet comfort food brand founded by Chef Sue Gajathar.

Jay Gajathar – from the Vegan Chef The Vegan Chef is a popular South African plant-based gourmet comfort food brand founded by Chef Sue Gajathar. It started as a small food cart in Sandton, Johannesburg, and has grown into an award-winning chain with locations in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Nata

Zoleka Tengimfene – Founder of Zoleka Wines

Zoleka Wines – Exhibitor at the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo. Founded by entrepreneur Zoleka Tengimfene, Zoleka Wines celebrates South African terroir while embracing African cultural expression. The brand offers a unique journey through South Africa's landscapes, traditions and wine cultu…

Johnson Sehoro - Founder, Sonwaro Coffee

Sonwaro Coffee is a premium South African coffee brand inspired by Africa's rich coffee heritage. The company celebrates the continent's deep-rooted coffee culture by sourcing high-quality Arabica beans grown in renowned African coffee-producing regions, including Ethiopia and Kenya. Through carefu…

Khulu Fine Wine – Exhibitor at the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo. Mzansi Craft Wine, trading as Khulu Fine Wine, is a boutique wine brand co-founded in 2021 by Kwanele Nyawo and her business partner Niël van Staden.

Kwanele Nyawo – Founder and CEO of Khulu Fine Wines Khulu Fine Wine – Exhibitor at the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo. Mzansi Craft Wine, trading as Khulu Fine Wine, is a boutique wine brand co-founded in 2021 by Kwanele Nyawo and her business partner Niël van Staden. Originally from Ladysm…

Jeannine van Straaten: The 2026 Proudly South African Local Wine Expo is wrapping up after three days of celebrating local wine, homegrown businesses and the stories behind South Africa’s thriving wine industry.

Jeannine van Straaten The 2026 Proudly South African Local Wine Expo is wrapping up after three days of celebrating local wine, homegrown businesses and the stories behind South Africa’s thriving wine industry. As the expo comes to an end, we reflect on its success, its impact on local producers a…

Thato Magasa - CEO of Tata Motors Passengers Vehicles: South Africa

Thato Magasa - CEO of Tata Motors Passengers Vehicles: South Africa  

Desiree Pooe - Head of sponsorship Standard Bank

Desiree Pooe - Head of sponsorship Standard Bank

Vuyo Viwe: Known for blending classical training with traditional African sounds, her work spans spiritual jazz, orchestral folk, and electronic elements

Vuyo Viwe Born Vuyo Tshwele is a 25-year-old South African flautist, composer, and vocalist based in Johannesburg. Known for blending classical training with traditional African sounds, her work spans spiritual jazz, orchestral folk, and electronic elements  

MSAKI – CURATOR OF THE 2026 JAZZ FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Today’s programme is curated by acclaimed musician and composer Msaki, bringing together emerging talent from schools, academies, colleges and universities for a family-friendly fundraising event that is as much about nurturing young artists as it is about enjoying great music. She joins me now…

Spartan High School Band at the Standard Bank Jazz For Young People

Spartan High School Band at the Standard Bank Jazz For Young People RIFUWO MAKONDO (PIANO) TUMISHO LEPHALALA (DRUMS)