Moving to the Platteland

Karoo Zoom Towns

Why are urban South Africans heading back to the platteland?

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Moving to a Small South African Town

The big decision: to leave the city and move to a small town in the

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Farm Box from a Boervrou

How social media, the can-do spirit of Cradock and the galvanising effect of the coronavirus

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The Karoo – A Creative Sweet Spot

South Africa’s semi-desert Karoo region is perfect for unleashing your creativity. Here are some people

A Family Business in the Platteland

The sensational Diesel & Crème Vintage Diner in Barrydale on Route 62 in South Africa

Do I Emigrate or Do I Semigrate?

South African emigrants are often looking for an escape from crime, crumbling infrastructure and a

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Where Stories Roam

Where do ideas for books and magazine articles come from? Photo-journalist and author Chris Marais

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Angels’ Work in the Karoo

When Ivonne and Tommie Gentle moved from NIgel to Britstown to take over the Indraf

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Off-Grid, Low-Tech and Low Budget

How to live lean in the South African platteland.

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Are you Ready for the Country?

Moving to the Platteland reviewed by SA Country Life Magazine.

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