Something meaningful took root… 🌿
Before the doors opened and the Jan Kriel Wine Auction 2026 came to life, there was the setup - the transformation of a space into ROOTED.
Every element was placed with intention, every detail thoughtfully considered, and every finishing touch brought the vision one step closer to life.
A celebration of connection, growth, and the foundations that bring people together for a greater purpose, ROOTED was created to set the scene for a truly special evening in support of Jan Kriel School.
This was the making of ROOTED… 🌿✨
Stay tuned for the final result and a look at how this unforgettable evening unfolded. 🍷
Head Coordinator: Nicola Bernardo
3rd Year Project Assessor: Markus Botha-Fortuin
Lead Student Coordinators:
Mieke Schoeman
Cynell Jansen van Rensburg
Anlumé Bredenkamp
Savannah Macmillan
Hannah Singe
Abigail Crathorne
helealeitacademyshowcase
Nakeisha Raynard
Assistant Student Coordinators:
Zunke Prinsloo
𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭
Simran Natha
Catherine
Madison
Ané Roos
Emma Mentz
Venue: Jan Kriel Instituut
Catering: Two Chefs Catering
Waitrons: The Aleit Academy
Bar: DRINK
Coffee Station: Ernest Guevara
Décor and Furniture: a|CREATE
Draping: Kleine Marie Florist | Draping | Lighting
Tech & AV: Haudio
Wine for Tasting: Digteby Estate
Hiring: Basson and Basson Hiring, Seat Society, XL Events, Something Borrowed Decor Hire, Banks R & L Hiring
Table Linen: The Tablecloth Hiring Company
Photography: GALILEE IMAGE & steenkamp photography
Content Creation: melissaealeitacademyshowcase
Stationery: Mieke Schoeman, 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭
Gifts: Growing Paper - The Seed Paper People
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🎓 Full-time Diploma in Event Coordination
🥂 Practical Real-World Experience
📍Somerset West
The Aleit Academy offers a Diploma in Event Coordination, an exciting curriculum in association with The Aleit Group, one of the most renowned and sought-after wedding and events coordination consultancies in the country. The Aleit Academy's campus is located on the beautiful Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, South Africa.
The forecast said unexpected… and Huisdans 2026 delivered. ⚡💙
A night where bold ideas became reality, creativity took centre stage, and every detail told a story.
As part of LP14 – Project Management, our 3rd Year Aleit Academy students took “Forecast: Unexpected” from concept to ex*****on - bringing their vision to life at Laurent, Lourensford Wine Estate. From the first flash of blue to the final dance, this was a night we won’t soon forget. 🌩️✨
Behind every moment were countless hours of planning, problem-solving, passion and teamwork. To our students: you weathered every challenge and created something truly unforgettable.
The storm arrived. The vision came to life. And the memories? Those will last forever. 💙⚡
Head Coordinator: Annabélle du Plessis
3rd Year Project Assessor: Markus Botha-Fortuin
On The Day Coordinator: Alryn Steenkamp
Lead Student Coordinators:
amyaleitacademyshowcase
Abigail Roets
Caelan Rae Armour
Maya McIntosh
Nadia Claassen
Xanthe Louw
Assistant Student Coordinators:
Ané Viljoen
chané kitching
Minonet Horn
Hayley Elizabeth Rodd
aleitacademyshowcase
Ruvarashe Mutizwa
Venue: Laurent
Catering: Abundance Catering
Waitrons: Diens Hospitality
Bar: DRINK
Décor and Furniture: a|CREATE
Lighting: a|CREATE, Sense Audio Visual
Floral Design: Afloral
Draping: The Events Draping Co.
Tech, Sound & AV: Sense Audio Visual
DJ: DJ Joe | Cape Town Wedding DJ
Hiring: Basson and Basson Hiring, Infinite Concepts | Wedding & Event Planner
Photobooth: Black Panda Media Productions
Photographer & Videographer: Nut Studios Wedding Photo & Film, Kiewitz 柯rative, CLEO | LIFESTYLE & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Stationery: MB Stationery
Beverage sponsor: , ɢɪɴᴏʟᴏɢɪsᴛ
Soft Serve Machine: Party Starters
Entertainment: Afrodizzyacts Entertainment
Photography Sponsor: Kiewitz 柯rative, CLEO | LIFESTYLE & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
13/08/2026
Take Your Place in the World of Events.
Your future in events could start right here.
Join us at The Aleit Academy Open Day and step into a world where creativity, coordination and unforgettable experiences come together.
Discover what a career in events could look like - and where it could take you.
📅 5 September 2026
⏰ 09:00
Come explore. Ask questions. Get inspired. And picture yourself taking your place in the world of events.
📩 [email protected]
🌐 aleitacademy.co.za/open-day/
11/08/2026
The storm arrived... and it was everything we imagined, and more. ⚡💙
What began as a forecast became a night of unforgettable moments, bold creativity, and incredible memories. “Forecast: Unexpected” came to life as our 3rd Year Aleit Academy students transformed their vision into reality, planning and executing every detail as part of their practical event for LP14 – Project Management.
From the first flash of blue to the final dance, Huisdans 2026 at Laurent, Lourensford Wine Estate proved that the most memorable experiences are often the ones you never see coming.
To our students: thank you for your passion, commitment, creativity, and countless hours of hard work. You weathered every challenge and delivered an event to be proud of.
The forecast may have been unexpected... but the memories will last forever. 🌩️✨
Head Coordinator: Annabélle du Plessis
3rd Year Project Assessor: Markus Botha-Fortuin
On The Day Coordinator: Alryn Steenkamp
Lead Student Coordinators:
amyaleitacademyshowcase
Abigail Roets
Caelan Rae Armour
Maya McIntosh
Nadia Claassen
Xanthe Louw
Assistant Student Coordinators:
Ané Viljoen
chané kitching
Minonet Horn
Hayley Elizabeth Rodd
aleitacademyshowcase
Ruvarashe Mutizwa
Venue: Laurent
Catering: Abundance Catering
Waitrons: Diens Hospitality
Bar: DRINK
Décor and Furniture: a|CREATE
Lighting: a|CREATE, Sense Audio Visual
Floral Design: Afloral
Draping: The Events Draping Co.
Tech, Sound & AV: Sense Audio Visual
DJ: DJ Joe | Cape Town Wedding DJ
Hiring: Basson and Basson Hiring, Infinite Concepts | Wedding & Event Planner
Photobooth: Black Panda Media Productions
Photographer & Videographer: Nut Studios Wedding Photo & Film, Kiewitz 柯rative, CLEO | LIFESTYLE & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Stationery: MB Stationery
Beverage sponsor: , ɢɪɴᴏʟᴏɢɪsᴛ
Soft Serve Machine: Party Starters
Entertainment: Afrodizzyacts Entertainment
Photography Sponsor: Kiewitz 柯rative, CLEO | LIFESTYLE & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
09/08/2026
Today, we celebrate the women who lead, create, inspire and shape the future. 🌸
At The Aleit Academy, we’re proud to empower the next generation of women to step confidently into the hospitality and events industry - equipped with knowledge, creativity and the courage to make their mark.
Here’s to strong women, bold dreams and limitless possibilities. ❤️
Happy Women’s Day from The Aleit Academy.
🌿 R O O T E D | The Annual Jan Kriel Wine Auction 2026 🍷
Something meaningful is taking root…
This year, The Annual Jan Kriel Wine Auction 2026 embraces the theme Rooted – a celebration of connection, growth, and the foundations that bring people together for a greater purpose.
Inspired by nature’s quiet strength and the stories that shape us, Rooted is more than a concept. It’s an experience where exceptional wines, thoughtfully curated details, and unforgettable moments come together in support of the incredible work of Jan Kriel Instituut .
Every element has been designed with intention.
Every detail tells a story.
And this is only the beginning…
The countdown starts now. 🍷✨
A special thank you to our incredible suppliers and partners for bringing this vision to life:
Jan Kriel Instituut Two Chefs Catering The Aleit Academy DRINK Ernest Guevara a|CREATE Kleine Marie Florist | Draping | Lighting Haudio Digteby Estate Basson and Basson Hiring Seat Society XL Events Something Borrowed Decor Hire Banks R & L Hiring The Tablecloth Hiring Company GALILEE IMAGE steenkamp photography melissaealeitacademyshowcase Mieke Schoeman 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 Growing Paper - The Seed Paper People
Led by Head Coordinator Nicola Bernardo , with guidance from 3rd Year Project Assessor Markus Botha-Fortuin, alongside our dedicated Lead and Assistant Student Coordinators, this event is a true reflection of collaboration, creativity, and purpose.
04/08/2026
Wishing Our 2nd Years the Best of Luck! ❤️
As you step into your internships, you’re taking everything you’ve learned in the classroom into the real world. This is where new opportunities, valuable experiences and lifelong connections begin.
We are incredibly proud of how far you’ve come and can’t wait to see you grow, learn and make your mark in the industry.
Believe in yourselves, embrace every challenge and make the most of every opportunity. Your journey is only just beginning. ✨
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