How innovation shapes Karoo’s shared economical future
Across the region, communities are exploring ways to build on existing strengths and cultural heritage.
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Rieldans revival keeps ancestral rhythm alive in the Karoo
The rise in regional rieldans competitions has played an important role in sustaining and evolving the dance.
Karoo Times rolls out as an independent publication
The goal is not to mirror national news, but to offer content that reflects what matters in the Karoo.
How farm schools and dusty playgrounds shape childhood in the Karoo
Parents hope for opportunities that may not exist locally but remain fiercely proud of their children’s roots.
Literacy hour at the Rotary eClub of the Karoo brings new hope to Galeshewe learners
Without strong reading foundations, children face ongoing academic and social barriers.
The art of the roosterkoek: a bread that built a region
Tourists visiting the Karoo seek out authentic food experiences, and roosterkoek often tops their list.
Karoo lamb GI gains traction, strengthening export outlook and local integrity
Although the GI registration was finalised in late 2023, the current phase in 2025 is about implementation.
SA expands foot-and-mouth vaccination as Karoo remains under watch
Local farming organisations have encouraged producers to adopt stronger biosecurity protocols while awaiting possible vaccination.
How agritourism brings economic diversification through farming experiences
Where boreholes run dry, a sunset supper shared around a fire still nourishes something vital.
Balancing fracking and farming in the southern karoo
Shale gas exploration offers quick‑paying jobs and tax revenue, but possibly at the cost of an irreplaceable agricultural foundation.
Starlink vs SKA: Satellite internet sparks debate over radio astronomy in the Karoo
Starlink’s signals come from above, rendering ground-based protections insufficient.
How cycles of drought forged an adaptive Karoo farming ethos
Drought is not an anomaly in the Karoo. It's an ancient, recurring, and relentless cycle.
Karoo Winter Wool Festival returns to Middelburg this July
The festival will offer hands-on experiences ranging from spinning and knitting to sustainable farming practices.
Carin Pienaar shares the simple truth of traditional cooking
The pace of life, the harsh seasons, the practical limits of distance, all nudge people back into the kitchen.