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Orania, Sizwe dhlomo, gayton mckenzie
lifestyle

Sizwe dragged over Orania tweet: ‘Not only blacks are cleaners’

Gayton McKenzie, Orania
Celeb News

Gayton McKenzie defends Orania visit: ‘Learn from them’ [photos]

McKenzie
News

Nothing is stopping Gayton McKenzie from getting things done

Orania, Sizwe dhlomo, gayton mckenzie
Celeb News

Sizwe dragged over Orania tweet: ‘Not only blacks are cleaners’

Gayton McKenzie, Orania
Celeb News

Gayton McKenzie defends Orania visit: ‘Learn from them’ [photos]

McKenzie
News

Nothing is stopping Gayton McKenzie from getting things done

cutting power electricity
News

Cutting power without fear or favour in Western Cape

By Siso Naile08-07-2022 23:16

A taste of their own medicine, The Central Karoo District Mayor Gayton McKenzie is applying what is done in Tshwane in Western Cape

Omicron Central Karoo r rate 23
News

Is this the most ‘contagious’ place in SA? Omicron grips Western Cape district

By Tom Head13-12-2021 11:29

We can learn a lot from ‘the R rate’ of each district in South Africa – and one region in particular is feeling the full force of Omicron.

nature reserve
Lifestyle

Go wild! Visit these Western Cape nature reserves for absolutely free

By Naledi de Wee06-09-2021 13:44

In celebration of Tourist and Heritage Month, CapeNature is offering free entry into selected nature reserves from 13 to 20 September.

cango caves
Travel

‘We won’t cave in’: Municipality buries rumours of Cango Caves sale

By Lorne Philpot27-05-2021 18:28

Rumours that the Cango Caves will be privatised are unfounded, despite plunging revenues and visitor numbers over the last year.

drought
News

Farmers in critical drought-stricken areas receive R12 million in relief

By Natasha Bezuidenhout11-05-2021 15:23

Farmers eligible for drought relief in parts of the Central Karoo, Garden Route and West Coast Districts received R12.2m in fodder relief.

Kuzuko Lodge Sylvester
Travel

Kuzuko, far more than a luxury lodge and great escape. Just ask Sylvester

By Cornelia Le Roux31-01-2021 21:40

The Eastern Cape’s five-star Kuzuko Lodge is an authentic Karoo bush escape that ticks all the boxes for a family or couples getaway.

windpumps Karoo
Books

‘Karoo Roads’: Poignant stories from the South African platteland

By Louise Liebenberg31-12-2020 18:48

Travel writers Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit have a new book out about the cool, crazy characters that thrive in the arid Karoo.

Barrydale reboot eden puppets
Art and Artists

Barrydale challenges apartheid legacy through puppetry

By Ground Up15-12-2020 16:55

The annual Barrydale puppet parade aims to unite the small Klein Karoo town, but COVID-19 has chased it off the streets and onto screens.

tequila
Drinks

South Africa’s Karoo ‘tequila’ takes the world by storm

By Kevin MacGregor01-12-2020 11:42

Distillers are producing top-notch ‘tequila’ from agave plants in one of the country’s most arid regions.

Karoo Lions
News

Karoo National Park: Outrage as seven escaped lions ‘killed by rangers’

By Tom Head01-10-2020 16:56

Locals of Beaufort West near the Karoo have been left upset by the culling of seven lions this week, after they escaped twice from the National Park.

Buffesldrift Farm restoration
Travel

Buffelsdrift Farm wins international restoration award

By Riyaz Patel25-08-2020 14:55

Buffelsdrift Farm in the Klein Karoo beat 73 entries to pick up the gold medal at the 7th edition of the International Domus Restoration and Conservation Award in Italy.

Karoo National Park
Travel

Bush diaries of a teen and his family: Karoo National Park

By Alex White11-04-2020 11:14

The Karoo National Park is the ultimate weekend getaway for families needing a break. With stunning views and breathtaking serenity, you’ll forget just how close you are to civilisation.

For the Foodies: Karoo-chic Pr
Travel

For the Foodies: Karoo-chic Prince Albert cooking school a winning recipe

By Josie Eveleigh11-03-2020 20:35

Anyone wanting to combine the ultimate weekend away with the chance to brush up on those culinary skills, this one’s for you.

Diary at the Ready: South Afri
Travel

Diary at the Ready: South Africa’s top music and arts festivals await

By Josie Eveleigh24-02-2020 14:48

Our 2020 hot-list of some of South Africa’s most popular music and arts festivals and why they should be added to the agenda. And fast.

Self-Drive SA: Best of the Bush
Travel

Self-drive South Africa: Five ‘Best of the Bush’ experiences

By Josie Eveleigh13-02-2020 09:23

Hit the road and experience some of South Africa’s best bush escapes; self-driven or hosted.

Oudtshoorn karoo rain video
News

Watch: Oudtshoorn rejoices as much-needed rain breaks Karoo drought

By Luke Daniel20-01-2020 09:51

River beds which were once bone dry, transformed into gushing torrents.

Karoo river
Weather

Watch: Beautiful scenes as torrents of water gush through bone-dry Karoo

By Tom Head09-01-2020 11:15

There was finally some relief from the heavens for desperate locals of the Karoo this week. The rain pelted down, and the dormant rivers started to flow.

Karoo Christmas
Weather

Perfect Christmas gift: Drought-hit Karoo given huge donation of water

By Tom Head19-12-2019 18:04

Can we call it a Christmas miracle yet? The good folks of the Karoo are receiving a timely donation of water to fill up their reservoirs for the festive season.

Western Cape weather karoo garden route
Weather

Western Cape weather: Karoo thunderstorms, Garden Route rain forecast

By Luke Daniel11-11-2019 16:01

The parched Karoo landscape is likely to receive some showers on Tuesday.

Fracking
News

FF Plus: Is Mantashe planning on fracking in the Karoo?

By Junie Sihlangu23-10-2019 12:22

A recent report revealed that three companies were granted rights for shale gas exploration in the area.

Karoo rain
Offbeat

Relief: Torrents of water gush through drought-stricken Karoo [video]

By Tom Head30-09-2019 07:58

The worst-affected part of the Western Cape during the drought has just got everything it has been praying for. The Karoo was soaked on Sunday.

Oudtshoorn protests
News

N12 highway between Oudtshoorn and De Rust reopened after protest

By Nick Krige14-08-2019 14:12

The Oudtshoorn protesters are demanding jobs from the company who are currently upgrading the N12 road and a meeting has been set for Monday.

Uniondale protests farmers arrested
News

Uniondale farmers arrested for allegedly opening fire on protesters

By Luke Daniel18-07-2019 11:13

One farmer arrested was blockaded by protesters while heading into town.

The unofficial AfrikaBurn 2019
Video

The unofficial AfrikaBurn 2019 aftermovie [video]

By Erene Roux14-05-2019 14:56

It looks like AfrikaBurn 2019 was a major success! Take a look at the ‘unofficial official’ aftermovie over here:

AfrikaBurn 2019: Creating a te
Lifestyle

AfrikaBurn 2019: Creating a temporary city of art once more

By Erene Roux01-05-2019 12:08

Here’s what you need to know about AfrikaBurn 2019.

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