Barberton's skies set to host Africa's premier paragliding competition

The primary launch site, Lone Tree Hill, stands at 1,290 meters above sea level and provides a spacious, grassy take-off area.
Lynette Spencer

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Finding the spirit of stillness in the Karoo

The Karoo offers a deeply spiritual journey through time and dust.
Naomi Roebert
| 16 MAY, 2025

How to travel without leaving a trace

Rubbish deserves your attention. Pack it in, pack it out.
Mariana Balt
| 16 MAY, 2025

Old and young enjoy the Pumakie Rugby and Netball day

This day is organized for the gr R, 1, 2 and 3 pupils and the main aim is to just have fun while learning new skills.
Lynette Spencer
| 15 MAY, 2025

DIY travel itineraries using offline tools

Planning on paper lets the journey evolve without the buzz of constant alerts.
Mariana Balt
| 13 MAY, 2025

Serving with faith: the New Barberton Christian Forum's mission

The Forum does not serve full meals, focusing instead on providing soup, bread, and prepared food parcels.
Lynette Spencer
| 12 MAY, 2025

What the new Karoo table tells us about slow food

What defines the new Karoo table is not a single dish, but a set of values.
Naomi Roebert
| 10 MAY, 2025

Waterways, warthogs and wonder: A journey into Botswana

If our trusty 1998 Nissan 2.7 Turbo Diesel 4x4 can handle it, any vehicle with decent ground clearance should too.
Mariana Balt
| 09 MAY, 2025

Why the off-season Karoo is the best time to go slow and breathe deep

Travelling through the Karoo in late autumn means cooler days, softer skies, and fewer tourists.
Naomi Roebert
| 08 MAY, 2025

A nugget fit for a tale: Barberton's Peacock Nugget and its curious journey

To stir public interest and perhaps inflate its perceived value, the syndicate had a model of the nugget made for display.
Lynette Spencer
| 08 MAY, 2025

Unusual places to sleep under the stars

By choosing one of these unusual retreats, travellers trade the ordinary for a unique stay under the stars.
Mariana Balt
| 06 MAY, 2025

De Rustica olive estate earns global acclaim for premium oil

De Rustica’s achievement at EVOOLEUM marks the highest-ever placement for a South African olive oil.
Naomi Roebert
| 06 MAY, 2025

Solidariteit verwelkom uitspraak oor NGV-ondertekening

Volgens die uitspraak kan die president se ondertekening of goedkeuring van die NGV inderdaad hersien word.
Pieter Jordaan
| 06 MAY, 2025

Erika sluit haar roemryke onderwysloopbaan op 'n hoogtepunt af

My loopbaan was per toeval, maar dit was ’n groot voorreg, en een waarmee ek met genoegdoening kan terugkyk.
Lynette Spencer
| 06 MAY, 2025

SA marks African World Heritage Day with focus on preservation and education

SANParks also acknowledged the day, stating that it remained committed to safeguarding the country’s natural heritage.
Anchen Coetzee
| 05 MAY, 2025

How the Karoo's isolation forged some of SA's greatest minds

From pioneering surgeons and radical thinkers to authors, engineers, and scientists, the Karoo has produced brilliance.
Naomi Roebert
| 05 MAY, 2025

Journey through Southern Africa's untamed landscapes

The appeal of a self-drive safari lies in slowing down. Travellers wake to soft light filtering through canvas walls, not the beep of a hotel alarm.
Mariana Balt
| 04 MAY, 2025