The possibility of fracking in the Karoo has provoked heated debate. Scientists Robert Scholes and Greg Schreiner unpack the issues.
Karoo Life I: Museums of the Karoo
The weird and wonderful stuff you find in a dusty old Karoo museum.
Calitzdorp, Western Cape
The sweet port wines and brandies are what lure thousands of visitors to Calitzdorp each holiday season.
The Recycle Swop Shop
Towns get cleaned up, recyclers benefit, and children learn about arithmetic along with the value of waste. What’s not to love about the Recycle Swop Shop?
Winter Travel Routes in the Eastern Cape Karoo
Great winter holiday options in the Eastern Cape Karoo, also known as the Karoo Heartland.
The Town Champion of Murraysburg
Every town needs its champion, and the Western Cape Karoo settlement of Murraysburg has one in the cheerful form of Adri Smit.
21 Pubs of the Karoo
As with most lively travel stories, this piece should come with some kind of health warning. Do not operate heavy machinery while following this route.
