Lifestyle & Culture

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

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

How crime fiction writers are reimagining the semi-desert

Crime writers are increasingly turning to the Karoo as the perfect setting for slow-burn thrillers and psychological noir.
Naomi Roebert

Finding the spirit of stillness in the Karoo

The Karoo offers a deeply spiritual journey through time and dust.
Naomi Roebert

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

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

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