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.
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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.