Raising children far from cities
In accepting the trade-offs, Karoo families are creating a deliberate future carried forward by children who know where they come from.
The slow drama of a tortoise crossing the road
A tortoise in the road turns a Karoo journey into a lesson in misplaced urgency. For a few minutes, speed loses its authority and there is a small tear in space and time.
What do Karoo towns actually want from local government?
Local economies in the Karoo are fragile and deeply interconnected, and residents are wary of economic promises that ignore this reality.
What it takes to start over in a small farming district
Starting again in a small farming district takes more than enthusiasm. This Karoo Times feature explores the financial planning and community ties that help families rebuild successful rural lives.
Five underrated 'dorps' worth the long drive
Some of the Karoo’s most memorable towns are far from the highways, rewarding travellers with history and hospitality. Bethulie, Williston, Fraserburg, Calvinia and Loeriesfontein prove that the longest drives often deliver the richest stories.
Young families are finding their way back to the Karoo
What remains clear is that the Karoo is no longer viewed solely as somewhere people leave.
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.