The Pinotage Youth Development Academy, based in the Cape Winelands, develops the capacity of young, disadvantaged South Africans to prepare them for employment within the wine industry and related sectors, such as hospitality and tourism. The Academy is located in Stellenbosch and will initially attract students from Stellenbosch and Paarl.
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30 Under 30: Mr Sauvignon Blanc
The Pinotage Youth Development Academy has become a reliable route into the wine industry for many. Without it, Yonela Zondwayo's life would have turned out very differently.
WineLand, Johannes Richter
Tuesday, 9 July, 2024
30 Under 30: Berries to bottles
Sisipho Zothana's journey into the world of wine had an unexpected beginning at the picturesque Hillcrest Berry Farm.
Monday, 8 July, 2024
WineLand, Ingerése Keuzenkamp
Spier shines a light on hope for the future in Youth Month and beyond
Through their Growing For Good initiatives, Spier provides valuable work experience and skills to disadvantaged youth in their local communities.
Friday, 28 June, 2024
Spier
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Friday, 6 December, 2024
PYDA Graduation 2024 at the Sustainability Institute
Monday, 6 November, 2023
PYDA Wine Practitioner Graduation 2023
Friday, 15 September, 2023
Court of Master Sommeliers Graduation 2023 at L'Avenir
Monday, 19 June, 2023
Drumming Against Youth Unemployment with PYDA
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Friday, 27 October, 2023
Reshaping South Africa's winemaking legacy
Monday, 26 September, 2022
The Pinotage Youth Academy on Dan Really Likes Wine
Thursday, 4 August, 2022
PYDA - Delheim Collaboration - making uLutsha wines
Tuesday, 31 August, 2021
Villiera Wines: Meet Lihle Magobiyane
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