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Andrew Golding, CE of Pam Golding Properties, introduces the company’s Agricultural marketing specialists in commercial and lifestyle farms in the Boland and Overberg. Real estate expert, Clarence Collins gives insightful commentary on the current state of agr

By Ally Lewis A fruit farm and wedding venue outside Franschhoek is home to South Africa’s first floating solar PV installation, and the first commercially scaled one on the continent. Able to produce up to 60 kilowatts of energy, it is also the largest floati

By Ally Lewis South Africa is ranked by the United Nations as the 30th driest country in the world, making water a key constraint to agricultural developments. Water scarcity due to drought, declining rainfall and over-demand is therefore driving the need for

With 10 of Cape Town’s beaches being awarded Blue Flag status this year, there’s no denying that the Mother City boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the world. The V&A Waterfront marina has also been accredited with Blue Flag status, underlining wh

By Ally Lewis Whether you are already enjoying a country life, or have been dreaming about escaping the city to live and work in one of the Cape’s most picturesque and historical villages, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Situated