Paul Siguqa

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Paul Siguqa
Bornc.1981
Franschhoek, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, 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.

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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]

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References

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