In places like the Eastern Cape and the Free State, thousands of people live far from major centres. Young people often leave small towns in search of opportunity while older generations stay behind and watch the same streets grow quieter each year.
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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.
What it means to belong to a Karoo town
There is no agreed period after which a newcomer becomes local. Ten years are enough in one town and barely an introduction in another. Some people are absorbed quickly because they participate without trying to dominate. Others are still outsiders after decades of residence.