Can the Karoo region get in on the pistachio boom?
Not every part of the Karoo will suit pistachios, but the conversation itself is one of change, suggesting a region willing to test its limits while maintaining practices that have sustained it.
Naomi Roebert
A Karoo town that was never meant to last is now for sale
A small Karoo settlement is up for sale, but Middelpos is more than a property listing. The town tells the story of the trading routes that once developed the interior, offering a rare glimpse into a place that never needed to become more than it already was.
Willowmore’s relationship with the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
Willowmore exists on the edge of one of South Africa’s most remarkable wilderness areas. This article explores how tourism, conservation and the local economy intersect in a delicate and evolving balance.
Why Uniondale exists where it does
Uniondale’s story begins with the land itself. Positioned along the Langkloof, the town reflects a meeting of routes, farming potential and natural geography that still affects life today.
Barrydale’s mix of old Karoo heritage and new energy
Barrydale is redefining what it means to live and grow in the Klein Karoo. As heritage and new energy meet, the town offers a compelling glimpse into a more balanced rural future.
Five fascinating facts about Carnarvon
Carnarvon may seem remote, but its story extends far beyond its borders. Carnarvon may seem remote, but its story extends far beyond its borders. It is a town rich with history that reaches into the future.
After the war: A Karoo economy that was always waiting
In a post-war or disrupted global economy, where supply chains falter and imported goods become unreliable, the Karoo does not need to reinvent self-reliance, but only to remember it.