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
A Karoo town that was never meant to last is now for sale
A small Karoo settlement is up for sale, but Middelpos is more than a property listing. The town tells the story of the trading routes that once developed the interior, offering a rare glimpse into a place that never needed to become more than it already was.
Why diesel increases hit rural towns harder
Diesel is the thread that links veld to abattoir, highway to shop counter and farm to family dinner table.
How global conflict reaches the Karoo farm gate
A war involving Iran has already pushed global oil prices higher and strengthened the US dollar. This article explores how these changes in oil and currency markets could affect the rand-to-dollar exchange rate alongside farm costs and export prices for wool, mohair and meat in the Karoo.
Gravel Burn set to blaze a trail through the heart of the Karoo
The event is a reminder that the Karoo’s gravel roads can also host world-class adventure sport.
SALT telescope sheds new light on a star’s mysterious behaviour
While the Karoo’s horizons are prized for their natural beauty, they now also host a gateway to cosmic drama.
What happens when a Karoo town runs out of engineers?
What happens when the engineers leave a Karoo town? This article explores how skills shortages in municipal engineering undermine water systems, roads and long-term resilience across the region.