Scoring while shareholders lose: Why Woolies needs the Companies Act Woolworths’ vexed relationship with shareholders is a great example of why changes to the Companies Act should be made law… by Ann Crotty February 3, 2026 Analysis·Energy & ESG 1
What we’re drinking this week: Peach Paloma Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Concentrate Woolworths’ Peach Paloma Concentrate is a pantry hero: refreshing as a mocktail, excellent in cocktails, and stylish enough to leave on display… by Sarah Buitendach January 23, 2026 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Graham Beck Pinot Meunier MCC Graham Beck’s Pinot Meunier MCC is a celebration of the red grape varietal, used the fine South African way… by Sarah Buitendach December 5, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Capensis Silene Chardonnay Capensis’s Silene Chardonnay 2023 is an elegant, high-altitude Cape white with citrus, peach and mineral finesse – a quietly luxurious weekend pick… by Sarah Buitendach November 21, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Laurent-Perrier’s Cuvée Rosé brings bold berries, fine bubbles and effortless elegance – the ultimate way to toast Champagne Day in style… by Sarah Buitendach October 24, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal brings smoky, fruity, herb-laced complexity to Woolies just in time for International Mezcal Day… by Sarah Buitendach October 17, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
WIN what we’re drinking this week: Woolworths Pinotage 100 Years Celebration Blend Win a bottle of this special pinotage blend that Woolworths is releasing to celebrate the varietal’s 100-year birthday… by Sarah Buitendach October 10, 2025 Pleasure 2
What we’re drinking this week: Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon Woolies has released 2-litre boxed and canned versions of this perennially popular Warwick wine… by Sarah Buitendach August 22, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Paul Clüver Seven Flags Pinot Noir A refined, cherry-bright pinot with spice, dark chocolate notes and a fresh finish – Paul Clüver’s Seven Flags is pinot perfection… by Sarah Buitendach August 15, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Saronsberg Life Is Fine Shiraz Saronsberg’s Life is Fine Shiraz: dark berries, spice and velvet, exclusive to Woolworths and crafted by Daniela Jansen… by Sarah Buitendach August 8, 2025 Pleasure
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