Our Beekeepers
Behind every jar of Southern Gold honey stands a beekeeper — a quiet guardian of nature, tending to thousands of lives with patience and care.
Our ethical South African beekeepers are more than suppliers; they are the heartbeat of everything we do.
They work in harmony with the land, placing hives in thriving ecosystems and allowing their bees to roam freely among wild blossoms. Honey isn’t forced — it’s earned through respect, time, and balance.
We partner only with beekeepers who protect their hives, preserve wild forage, and harvest responsibly. By paying them fairly and supporting sustainable methods, every drop of honey reflects integrity, not exploitation.
When you taste Southern Gold honey, you’re tasting their dedication — the hum of the hives, the early mornings, and a shared belief that when bees thrive, so does the world around us.
Juhan Human
For Juhan, beekeeping is driven by a genuine love for nature and a deep sense of environmental stewardship. The fascination he felt as a teenager has only grown over the years, fueled by a desire to support the environment and share the simple joy of honey with his community.
Robin Rathbone
Robin believes collaboration is key in the beekeeping world.
"Beekeepers should be working together, not competing with one another. Our competition is the imported, irradiated, and pasteurised rubbish sitting on supermarket shelves—not other local beekeepers.”
Gerhardus Moolman
For Gerhardus, beekeeping is not just a job; it’s a way of life. Watching experienced beekeepers work with such care and respect for the bees left a deep impression on him and sparked a sense of harmony and purpose.
Jeandré Voges
Jeandré is primarily a pollination beekeeper, dedicating most of his time to moving and managing hives across farms to support crop production. His bees play a vital role in ensuring healthy yields for local growers, making pollination the heart of his beekeeping work.
