De Rust plants its comeback with support from Leon Kluge
De Rust still needs its road and it will take time to erase the losses caused by months of isolation. But the malvas represent a new reason to come to De Rust long after the road is open.
Travellers are coming to the Karoo to look at gardens
These ideas are becoming relevant far beyond the Karoo as towns and cities face water restrictions and the cost of maintaining thirsty gardens. The dry garden offers practical lessons for the future.
Steyn Fourie brings West Coast warmth to Victoria West
Fourie’s own understanding of music fits neatly into the legacy of the Apollo Theatre. On Wednesday evening, a little of Velddrif will arrive in Victoria West. The Karoo will provide the company.
André Swiegers brings Swerwer to Apollo in Victoria-West
This is music designed to be heard at close range, with the songwriter present as the keeper of the stories behind the songs.
Victoria Wes Kunstefees 2026 to put Apollo Theatre centre stage
The Apollo is both an inheritance and an opportunity for Victoria West. The September festival creates a rare opportunity for people to make the journey to one of the Karoo's best kept secrets.
A beginner’s guide to Karoo stargazing without expensive equipment
The best approach is to begin small. Learn the Southern Cross and follow the Milky Way. Notice how the sky changes from month to month. The Karoo will do the rest.
Can you travel through the Karoo without using the N1
Travelling without the N1 is entirely possible. The reward is the chance to see the towns that the shortcut leaves behind.