The true cost of living remote in the Karoo
Karoo towns show that, even in isolation, community life can flourish.
Culture & Heritage
Exploring local creatives, historical roots, and cultural identity across the Karoo.
How the Karoo’s stoeps and gates became accidental art spaces
What might once have been discarded scrap often becomes part of the roadside scenery.
How innovation shapes Karoo’s shared economical future
Across the region, communities are exploring ways to build on existing strengths and cultural heritage.
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."