Paul Siguqa

Paul Siguqa
Bornc. 1981
Franschhoek, South Africa
OccupationsEntrepreneur, Winery Owner
EmployerSelf-employed
Known forOwner of Klein Goederust winery

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 with his sister and mother, who was a vineyard labourer under the South African apartheid. To earn money for his university education, he bought fruit in bulk and reselling it. He told The New York Times he made 875 rand on the first weekend, more than his mother's monthly wage.

After university, he founded a communications and events company.

Wine career

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

References

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