Building a fair and sustainable future for SA’s wine industry

In this episode, leaders from Wieta, Fairtrade Africa, and Stronger Together discuss how they are transforming South Africa’s wine industry amid market pressures and labour challenges. Christone Hornsby, Emerentia Patientia, and Evan Cupido explain how strong ethical standards, fair wages, responsible recruitment, and collaborative training initiatives are promoting dignity and respect for workers across the industry. They also reveal how these efforts help create transparency, uphold human rights, and boost sustainability, positioning South African wine for a more equitable and globally respected future.