Theme: The Flavours of Ubuntu
29–30 November 2025 | Ramkiki Country Venue, Roodepoort, Gauteng Johannesburg, South Africa
Wine of Colour South Africa (WOCSA) is proud to announce the highly anticipated WOCSA Annual Food, Wine, Art & Tourism Show 2025, a national showcase celebrating South African excellence
Across wine, gastronomy, art, fashion, tourism, craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural expression.
The two-day festival will take place from 29 to 30 November 2025 at the scenic Ramkiki Country Venue in Roodepoort, Gauteng, and is proudly sponsored by Absa Bank under the vibrant theme: “The Flavours of Ubuntu.”
This year’s instalment deepens cross-sector collaboration between government, industry, academia, youth development structures, and the diplomatic community, positioning South Africa as a global
leader in creativity, heritage, and cultural economies.
Moca Capital – Bridging Art, Commerce, and Global Exposure
Moca Capital is the flagship contemporary art boutique initiative of Moca Africa, based in Johannesburg. It advances African art through a connected ecosystem of art sales, rentals, and pop-up exhibitions, wearable art, and a robust digital presence, encompassing podcasts, online galleries, and virtual exhibitions. The model bridges artists and global audiences while enabling access through
BNPL financing, corporate commissions, and education-driven social impact.
Moca Capital empowers artists through incubation, residencies, mentorship, and community programs, and expands their visibility through participation in leading art fairs and curated art tourism initiatives. Revenue streams include sponsorships, memberships, marketplace sales,
workshops, and media. With strategic partnerships across corporates, cultural institutions, and technology, Moca Capital positions African contemporary art at the intersection of culture,
commerce, and innovation—making ownership more inclusive and elevating African storytelling on the world stage.
A celebration of Ubuntu through food, wine, design, and culture.
The 2025 Festival Village brings together an inspiring mix of creativity, taste, and storytelling, featuring:Black-owned and emerging wine brands: Showcasing excellence and innovation.
Live culinary stations and Food on Fire student cooking: Open-flame technique and culinary theatre. The Lokshin Supper Club storytelling lounge with Mr. Teba Shumba: Community Narratives and
Cultural Dialogue.
African fashion designers and innovators: Craftsmanship, identity, and contemporary design. Tourism Pavilion: Spotlight on South African destinations and experiences.
Arts & Culture Hub: Live music, poetry, visual arts, and craftsmanship.
Live performances: Lisa D (debuting “uVuyo Lwam”), Vendaboy, and DJ Tshepo. Craftsmanship studio: Asekho Twaku’s leather atelier in action.
Academic showcases: Hospitality & Tourism student projects from Walter Sisulu University. This festival reflects the richness, diversity, and creativity that define the South African spirit.
High-level government, diplomatic & policy engagement
WOCSA proudly welcomes participation from strategic partners, including Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)
Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency(SEDFA)
Absa Bank
Walter Sisulu University
South African Ambassadors, High Commissioners & Consuls-General, Ambassadors, and diplomats from partner nations,
These partnerships reinforce WOCSA’s mission to expand entrepreneurship, strengthen
transformation, unlock funding pathways, and elevate small businesses across the food, wine, fashion, tourism, arts, and broader creative sectors.
Youth development & academic partnerships
A key highlight of the 2025 programme is the active participation of six Hospitality & Tourism students from Walter Sisulu University, who will engage in:
Food on Fire open-flame culinary showcases
Hospitality rotations, Culinary storytelling
Creative project presentations
Real-world industry attachments and mentorship
This collaboration advances national goals around youth skills development, employability, and experiential learning.
Masterclasses, innovation & creative economy dialogues
The Absa Learning Tent will host a series of masterclasses led by industry experts, including “The Science & Art of Winemaking.”
African Culinary Heritage
Creative Economy & Agribusiness
Fashion Futures (led by Ms Yolisa Ndhlovu – MMA), The Art of Craftsmanship (with Mr Asekho Twaku), Entrepreneurship and export opportunities
Digital branding and market readiness
These sessions empower entrepreneurs with practical tools for growth, market access, and global competitiveness.
Strengthening global cultural diplomacy
With the participation of ambassadors and diplomats, the WOCSA Annual Food, Wine, Art & Tourism Show continues to grow as a platform for:
Cultural diplomacy
Trade and investment engagement with Diaspora networks
Export promotion
Global creative economy partnerships
The event strengthens South Africa’s position as a leader in Pan-African creativity, storytelling, and
cultural exchange.
Rosey Almeida, Co-founder/Director of International Relations & Diaspora Cultural Ambassador, said, “This is more than an event, it’s a movement transforming industries, opening doors, and
inspiring the next generation.”
