Paul Siguqa Explained

Paul Siguqa
Birth Place:Franschhoek, South Africa
Occupation:Entrepreneur, Winery Owner
Known For:Owner of Klein Goederust winery
Employer:Self-employed

Paul Siguqa is a South African entrepreneur and the owner of the Klein Goederust winery.

Biography

Early life and education

Siguqa grew up in a two-bedroom cottage near Franschhoek[1] with his sister and mother, who was a vineyard labourer under the South African apartheid.[2] To earn money for his university education, he bought fruit in bulk and reselling it.[3] He told The New York Times he made 875 rand on the first weekend, more than his mother's monthly wage.[4]

After university, he founded a communications and events company.[5]

Wine career

Siquga came across a 24 acre property on sale for 12 million ZAR, which he bought in cash in 2019.[6] After spending 23 million ZAR on renovations, he opened his winery on December 3, 2021.

References

  1. Web site: Phanyeko . Thobeka . 2023-01-27 . Taste of success: Businessman Paul Siguqa shares the 411s of owning a wine farm . 2024-02-16 . . en.
  2. News: Waters . Christopher . 2022-10-29 . In South Africa, a tour of Black-owned wineries making their mark . 2024-02-16 . . en-CA.
  3. Web site: Johns . Lynnette . 2022-02-10 . ENTREPRENEUR: Paul Siguqa — Franschhoek wine farmer and owner . 2024-02-16 . . en-ZA.
  4. News: Eligon . John . 2022-10-07 . His Mom Labored on a Winery Under Apartheid. Now, He Owns One. . 2024-02-15 . The New York Times.
  5. Web site: Williams . Janice . These South African Black Winemakers Are Reclaiming Stolen Legacies . 2024-02-16 . Wine Enthusiast.
  6. Web site: Heathcock . Kit . 2022-10-14 . Meet Paul Siguqa, farm labourer's son turned wine baron . 2024-02-16 . . en.

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