Why good grazing does not always mean an easy year for Karoo farmers
These gains strengthen Karoo livestock farming, but they come after a prolonged period in which many producers sold animals or spent heavily to keep core herds alive.
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Why the Central Karoo investigation is back in court
Nearly four years after the fundraiser, the central questions are still caught between competing accounts and legal arguments. The court may now decide whether investigators finally complete the paper trail or whether the investigation has reached the end of the road.
What did the Cango Caves closure cost the Klein Karoo?
The caves are open again, but recovery is not simply a matter of unlocking the doors. Businesses must rebuild visitor confidence, while travellers need accurate information about access and any remaining restrictions.
Stopovers to consider between Cape Town and Gauteng
While some choose to conquer the entire distance in a single, gruelling drive, the true joy of this route lies in the pause and breaking the journey allows you to appreciate the subtle beauty of the interior, turning a long commute into a memorable part of your holiday.
Why curiosity may be one of the healthiest habits you can develop
Scientists have found that curiosity activates areas of the brain linked to learning and memory. Unlike passive entertainment, curiosity encourages active engagement, requiring the brain to process, evaluate and connect new information.
The new essential workers of the Karoo
Rural young people are often told that opportunity lies elsewhere, usually in a city, usually through a university route. For some, that will be true. For others, the better opportunity may be closer to home.
What the Karoo Winter Wool Festival revealed about rural manufacturing
The Karoo Winter Wool Festival revealed that, with the right skills and access to markets, wool's role as the region's high value product can begin to extend beyond the farmer's gate and into the communities these farms sustain.