South Africa Wine is pleased to announce the appointment of new board members and the reappointment of several existing members following our recent governance cycle. These appointments reinforce our commitment to strong, representative leadership across the wine value chain.
Producer and processor directors – elected at members meeting held 21 April 2026
- Mohseen Moosa (Paardenkloof) – renewed
- Sakkie du Toit (Eikeboom Boerdery and Welverdiend Slanghoek Boerdery) – renewed
- Petrus Bosman (Bosman Family Vineyards) – new
- Rydal Jeftha (Koopmanskloof Wines) – renewed
- Philip Retief (Van Loveren) – renewed
Brand owner directors – elected at members meeting held 22 April 2026
- Vivian Kleynhans (African Roots Wine Brands) – renewed
- Antoinette Vermooten (Bayede! Royal Signature Wines and Spirits) – renewed
- Darno van Dyk (Heineken Beverages South Africa) – new
- Stephen Joubert (DGB) – new
- James Reid (Vinarchy South Africa) – renewed
SA Brandy Foundation
Non-executive directors (independent)
- Ronald Ramabulana
- Sharron Marco-Thyse
Executive director
South Africa Wine extends its sincere appreciation to outgoing producer and processor director, Anton Smuts, and Wessel De Wet, as brand owner director, for their valuable contribution and service to the organisation.
A strong and representative board is vital to ensuring that South Africa Wine continues to deliver on its mandate in a complex and evolving environment. We welcome our new board members and thank those who have been reappointed for their continued commitment.
Collectively, this group brings deep industry insight, leadership and a shared vision to strengthen the competitiveness and reputation of South African wine, both locally and globally. Their guidance will be instrumental in developing the future direction of the organisation and driving meaningful impact across the value chain.
These appointments reflect South Africa Wine’s ongoing focus on inclusive leadership, industry alignment, and strategic growth as the organisation continues to position South African wine for long-term success.