The son of a farm worker, Paul Siguqa is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the proud owner of Klein Goederust – the first and only 100% black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek. He has implemented innovative farming techniques and invested in state-of-the-art equipment, which has allowed him to produce high-quality wines that have received critical acclaim both locally and internationally.
Klein Goederust’s success in the wine industry is unprecedented given the challenges that black farmers have historically faced in the wine industry. Paul’s greatest motivator has been his mother, Nomaroma Siguqa, who worked as a laborer and said that she would be the last of the family to do so. Holding the belief that social mobility is possible in South Africa, but that can only happen with education, he has broken down barriers and paved the way for other aspiring black farmers to follow in his footsteps. Paul remains committed to promoting sustainability and social responsibility in the wine industry and works closely with his community to empower and uplift those around him.
