Karoo Times

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

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

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

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

South Africa's dry heartland gets its roar back

The Karoo could become more than a dry heartland. It could stand as a symbol of how altered landscapes can be reimagined.
Naomi Roebert

How the Karoo became South Africa's luxury escape

In a world that rarely slows down, the Karoo is beginning to make stillness a sought-after destination.
Naomi Roebert

Karoo tracks and tales for the true rail fan

The railway shaped the Karoo, but in its retreat, it left behind more than tracks.
Naomi Roebert

Biosphere reserve on the edge of the Karoo rethinks growth

These initiatives foster pride in local culture and encourage stewardship of natural resources.
Naomi Roebert

9 Must-try delicacies from the Karoo

The Karoo has food that tells a story of flavour, invention, and fierce local pride.
Naomi Roebert

Why the Karoo could be SA's first energy-secure region

The Karoo’s agricultural sector is embracing renewables out of both environmental concern and economic necessity.
Naomi Roebert