Winelands Echo was established in 2004 and is a 100% black-owned newspaper.

Winelands Echo is owned by Joseph Bushby and Eugene van Niekerk. They distribute 10 000 copies free to the residential community and townships all over the Winelands and Boland areas. For the past decade have managed to build up a loyal readership.

This is a community newspaper that offers an equal chance to each individual within the community to respond to vacancies, tenders, and other opportunities advertised.

Winelands Echo focuses on the positive side of the community.