The situation isn’t as bleak as it was 12 months ago, but the latest water levels for the Cape Town dams shows just how unforgiving the summer has been.
The rain came when they needed it the most but it cost much more than they had anticipated.
The weekend rain hasn’t had the large-scale effect on the Cape Town dams many were hoping for, but hope now springs for water levels in the Karoo.
Parched rivers are flowing and drought-stricken locals are celebrating. The Karoo rains may have caused disruptions, but they were most welcome.
Lions haven’t roamed the Karoo since the early 1800s. But all that changed this week, when a male and female were introduced to their new home.
Burgeoning offshore oil and gas will be done while prioritising the use of South African human capital.
Cape Town dams have managed to hang onto the 76% mark despite a lack of rain in the last few weeks.
South Africa joins the intergalactic hunt for alien life forms thanks to the Karoo’s MeerKAT telescope.
Kilpatrick was diagnosed with Stargardt disease as a child and his sight degenerated. He has only 20% vision but has never let this deter him from competitive sport.
The usually brown Karoo landscape has been turned to white.
The Democratic Alliance has wrestled control of Beaufort West away from the ANC by handing over control of three municipalities to smaller political parties in the Karoo district.
The Guardian asked its readers to send in Instagram snaps of the magical Karoo. If you didn’t know how magical this spot was already, now you will.
Despite years of petitioning against fracking, government has announced that shale gas exploration in the Karoo will start within the next 12 months.
The Snake Eagle Thinking Path which was launched in the Karoo town of Matjiesfontein is making a statement.
If you act now, you may be able to help halt fracking in the Karoo. Find out more about the neagtive impacts of fracking, what exactly is happening and what you can do to help
Graaff Reinet is to host South Africa’s Big Flag. A 66 hectare flag encompassing everything from a power plant to the world’s largest succulent garden. If this doesn’t fill you with pride…
This annual Karoo festival is host to some of South Africa’s most creative minds and a playground for the free-spirited. Check out our favourite pics from this year.
We asked our readers living overseas what they missed most about South Africa. The response was so overwhelming we’ve split your answers into four categories. Here’s the first: nature and the environment.
Sandy Cadiz-Smith heads down towards the Garden Route to indulge in some active relaxation