Mathobela's passion for wine takes her to the top

‘The wine takes you on a journey’

Londiwe Dlomo Journalist

Katlego Mathobela’s can-do attitude and her passion for wine have steered her to her true career path.

The 28-year-old Mathobela is the sommelier at one of Johannesburg’s favoured dinning spots, Saint, situated at The Marc in Sandton. She is part of a handful of young black women sommeliers in the country. Her job includes compiling the wine list, contacting suppliers, dealing with stock levels and ensuring the restaurant staff knows which wines are being sold by glass, bottle etc. She works with two junior sommeliers...

This article is free to read if you register or sign in.

If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@sowetanlive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.