Karoo Winter Wool Festival returns to Middelburg this July

The festival will offer hands-on experiences ranging from spinning and knitting to sustainable farming practices.
Naomi Roebert

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SA regering by VN-agentskap aangekla oor verbreking van ras-skikking

"Hierdie is die volgende stap in Solidariteit se stryd teen die rasmalheid van die Suid-Afrikaanse regering."
Pieter Jordaan
| 05 JUN, 2025

Spanbou op die rolbalbaan

Laerskool Barberton Primary se onnies het lekker gekuier tydens die rolbal-spanboudag.
Lynette Spencer
| 05 JUN, 2025

Carin Pienaar shares the simple truth of traditional cooking

The pace of life, the harsh seasons, the practical limits of distance, all nudge people back into the kitchen.
Naomi Roebert
| 03 JUN, 2025

Barberton Nursery School hosts annual FUN-letics day

Parents and little athletes made it a day to remember.
Lynette Spencer
| 03 JUN, 2025

Southern African border towns with big stories

Border towns may not top travel lists, but they are rich with stories, cultural crossings and historical echoes.
Mariana Balt
| 01 JUN, 2025

Karoo shale gas revival seeks U.S. partnership

Despite the economic potential, the initiative faces significant opposition from environmental groups and local communities.
Naomi Roebert
| 31 MAY, 2025

Barberton neem afskeid van geliefde gemeenskapslid, Brenda Potgieter

“Brenda was altyd bereid om ’n hand te gee, of dit nou by die skool, kerk of sportveld was.”
Lynette Spencer
| 30 MAY, 2025

The forgotten Karretjiemense preserving a nomadic way of life

The challenge lies in defining what “protection” means for a community that is defined by movement.
Naomi Roebert
| 30 MAY, 2025

En toe skryf sy sommer self vir De Kaap Echo: My Ickabog avontuur

Ek is mal oor Harry Potter. Ek bedoel, wie is nie? Ek het gedroom van Hogwarts en towerkuns.
Lynette Spencer en Ané Janse van Rensburg
| 28 MAY, 2025

Karoo Origins Fossil Centre opens in Graaff-Reinet

The establishment is expected to bolster tourism in Graaff-Reinet, often referred to as the "Gem of the Karoo."
Naomi Roebert
| 28 MAY, 2025

Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest: The gold rush rivalry that shaped two towns

Pilgrim’s Rest came first, but Barberton quickly outpaced it in terms of production, profit, and population.
Lynette Spencer
| 27 MAY, 2025

The psychology of the open road

The road, with its unhurried pace and open-endedness, helps disentangle stress and reset priorities.
Mariana Balt
| 27 MAY, 2025

Pierre Jacobs tells a story of plants and place

“People don’t come here to see Sandton. They come here to feel something real.”
Naomi Roebert
| 24 MAY, 2025

Dreamer, drifter, deluded genius: the curious case of Tom McLachlan

Not many people may know about this interesting prospector and the great influence he had on the discovery of gold in Barberton.
Lynette Spencer
| 24 MAY, 2025

Birding for the barely interested

Many casual travellers find that simply pausing to notice the local feathered life adds depth to their journey.
Mariana Balt
| 24 MAY, 2025

Kaleidoscope Festival 2025 promises to be a feast for all the senses

Beyond music, the festival offers a gastronomic adventure that guides attendees through centuries of music and accompanying food.
Naomi Roebert
| 22 MAY, 2025