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 and businesses.

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&rsquo;s thriving wine industry. As the expo comes to an end, we reflect on its success, its impact on local producers and businesses.

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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. 

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

Jay Gajathar &ndash; from the Vegan Chef
The Vegan Chef is a popular South African plant-based gourmet comfort food brand founded by <a href="https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/2025-01-21-chef-sue-gajathar-pioneering-gourmet-vegan-cuisine-in-south-africa/">Chef Sue Gajathar</a>. 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

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

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 culture, with influences that blend both South African and West African heritage.

Zoleka Wines &ndash; 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 culture, with influences that blend both South African and West African heritage.

Zoleka Tengimfene – Founder of Zoleka Wines

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 carefully crafted blends, professional barista training and a commitment to quality, Sonwaro Coffee aims to create memorable coffee experiences while honouring African excellence.

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 carefully crafted blends, professional barista training and a commitment to quality, Sonwaro Coffee aims to create memorable coffee experiences while honouring African excellence.

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.

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