How innovation shapes Karoo’s shared economical future
Across the region, communities are exploring ways to build on existing strengths and cultural heritage.
Culture & Heritage
Exploring local creatives, historical roots, and cultural identity across the Karoo.
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.
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.
The forgotten Karretjiemense preserving a nomadic way of life
The challenge lies in defining what “protection” means for a community that is defined by movement.
Karoo Origins Fossil Centre opens in Graaff-Reinet
The establishment is expected to bolster tourism in Graaff-Reinet, often referred to as the "Gem of the Karoo."
Pierre Jacobs tells a story of plants and place
“People don’t come here to see Sandton. They come here to feel something real.”
How crime fiction writers are reimagining the semi-desert
Crime writers are increasingly turning to the Karoo as the perfect setting for slow-burn thrillers and psychological noir.