How floodwater transforms a “dead” Karoo landscape overnight
This surprising weather impact is part of what gives the Karoo its strange emotional power as a place of ancient sleep.
How Karoo farmers are turning small plots into big returns
Honey, herbs and other specialised products offer smaller quantities with higher margins for a growing market that values quality and origin alongside sustainability.
How mid-sized Karoo towns power the Eastern Cape economy
Though they might not dominate headlines, mid-sized Karoo towns are indispensable. They connect and sustain, often without recognition.
The hidden value of Karoo plant life
The Karoo's indigenous plants tell a story of ingenuity. From water-saving adaptations to traditional medicinal uses, this region offers powerful lessons for a changing world.
The last empty place? Rethinking wilderness in the Tankwa Karoo
The Tankwa asks patience and a willingness to look beyond first impressions. Those who arrive expecting spectacle may leave underwhelmed. Those who stay long enough often discover something lasting.
Interior wakes to winter conditions after sudden temperature drop
For those living and working in the Karoo, the main takeaway is not simply that winter is approaching, but that its arrival may be less predictable than in the past
Can the Karoo region get in on the pistachio boom?
Not every part of the Karoo will suit pistachios, but the conversation itself is one of change, suggesting a region willing to test its limits while maintaining practices that have sustained it.