The slow beauty of Sunday lunch in the Karoo
Visitors quickly learn that the invitation to Sunday lunch is not casual but deeply rooted in tradition.
Naomi Roebert
The secret language of windpumps
In published anthologies and local newsletters alike, the windpump is a recurring figure.
The Karoo’s timeless style in workwear and finery
Like with 'vellies' and felt hats, shaped over time, these items become personal artefacts, worn as extensions of the body.
The unwritten rules of Karoo hospitality
For newcomers, learning the unwritten rules is less about following a rigid code than about sensing the pace of life here.
Tariff pressures bite into Karoo ostrich leather trade
A downturn in leather exports could ripple through the regional economy, hurting not only farmers and factory workers but also ancillary services.
Coffee culture comes to the Karoo
Specialty coffee shops are opening in towns that once relied on a single chain restaurant, and they are changing expectations.
10 ways to bring Karoo style into your home
Karoo interiors draw directly from the muted earth palette of the veld. Think soft ochres, pale greys, dusty browns and hints of olive.