Nomonde Kubheka planned a career in medicine or law, but a chance sighting of an ad for a course in wine-making at the University of Stellenbosch changed her plans. She won a KWV scholarship and quickly worked her way up to becoming a winemaker.
Today she judges in various competitions and is a freelance facilitator who is passionate about educating people about wine and works with The SA Cellar Worker Program
As PYDA facilitator, Nomonde was shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Future 50’ award from more than 600 international nominations in 2019. The award, launched by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and the International Wine and Spirit Competition, was created to offer a unique platform for showcasing global change makers in the wine industry.
Nomonde has been involved at PYDA for the past six years and has made a significant contribution to the success of students in WSET Level 2, recently sponsored by the International Wine Challenge. The qualification enables students to obtain international certification, directly influencing and improving their chances of finding meaningful careers both at home and abroad.
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