Why Cradock’s Fish River determined the town’s history
Understanding Cradock without understanding the Fish River would be to overlook the underlying force that made settlement possible.
The irrigation channels that made Prince Albert bloom in the desert
Prince Albert may sit in the heart of the Karoo, but its gardens and orchards have thrived for generations thanks to a historic network of irrigation furrows that channel mountain water through the village, a remarkable example of traditional water sharing in South Africa.
Why Graaff-Reinet has one of the most beautiful churches in South Africa
Graaff-Reinet’s iconic Dutch Reformed Church rises above the Karoo skyline with remarkable elegance. Discover the history, architecture and craftsmanship behind one of South Africa’s most beautiful churches.
The light that unsettles the night
The moon is not a decorative element in places like the Karoo, but a participatory element.
Why painters and sculptors keep turning up in semi-desert towns
Semi-desert towns offer artists something increasingly scarce: time and room to experiment.
Exploring Graaff-Reinet’s illicit brandy and the taste of survival
Withond shows how communities in the Karoo responded to scarcity with ingenuity, using what land and knowledge allowed.
The veld food revival
A Karoo food revival is changing how people grow, cook and eat. From foraging and heritage seeds to mosbolletjies and inventive local chefs, the region is rediscovering flavour through place.