
South Africa’s First Black Woman Brewer Empowers A New Generation
by Jameelah Mullen July 8, 2025 The 41-year-old master brewer strives to introduce more women and girls to the male-dominated industry. Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela is believed to be the first Black woman in South Africa to own a craft brewery. The 41-year-old master brewer strives to introduce more women and girls