Pierre Jacobs tells a story of plants and place
“People don’t come here to see Sandton. They come here to feel something real.”
Culture & Heritage
Exploring local creatives, historical roots, and cultural identity across the Karoo.
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.
Finding the spirit of stillness in the Karoo
The Karoo offers a deeply spiritual journey through time and dust.
What the new Karoo table tells us about slow food
What defines the new Karoo table is not a single dish, but a set of values.
How the Karoo's isolation forged some of SA's greatest minds
From pioneering surgeons and radical thinkers to authors, engineers, and scientists, the Karoo has produced brilliance.
Karoo tracks and tales for the true rail fan
The railway shaped the Karoo, but in its retreat, it left behind more than tracks.
Biosphere reserve on the edge of the Karoo rethinks growth
These initiatives foster pride in local culture and encourage stewardship of natural resources.