The Journey Man – Chris Marais

Chris Marais, co-owner of Karoo Space, learned his craft during the Golden Age of South African Journalism – 1975 to 1995. These are his stories.

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Dagga in the Karoo

Country legends, personal anecdotes and fabulous facts about the age-old relationship between cannabis and the

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11
Jan
“Shoot my Picture, Les!”

Veteran photographer Les Bush has come to rest a loving lens on his adopted home

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02
Dec
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Journey Man Extracts: Dances with Wolwe

The Journey Man is a reporter's memoir that takes you back to South Africa 1975

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16
May
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Gordonia Road Trip: Into the River Pirates’ Lair

Where the hell is Gordonia? And where did the river pirates bury their treasure?

20
Nov
Road Tripper Wins at Richmond Bookfest

The Road Tripper – Eastern Cape Karoo wins award at the 2017 Richmond Bookbedonnerd Festival.

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26
Oct
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Downtime in the Karoo

Things I never did in the city...

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19
Jul
Ben Dekker – A South African Legend

Friendly encounters with South Africa’s own Robinson Crusoe, Ben Dekker.

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20
Mar
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Journey Man Extracts – Freelance Week Follies

Freelance journalism is not for sissies - as Chris Marais finds out on the road

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28
May
Silver Creek and Journey Man Join Forces!

Recently discovered Silver Creek Mountain Band 1977 Bootleg tape on sale with The Journey Man

30
Nov
South Africans Around The World

South Africans abroad stay in touch with Karoo Space.

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02
Sep