Paul Siguqa
South African winemaker and businessman
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Paul Siguqa is a South African entrepreneur and the owner of the Klein Goederust winery.
Paul Siguqa | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1981 Franschhoek, South Africa |
| Occupations | Entrepreneur, Winery Owner |
| Employer | Self-employed |
| Known for | Owner of 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.[4]