Exploring Graaff-Reinet’s illicit brandy and the taste of survival
Withond shows how communities in the Karoo responded to scarcity with ingenuity, using what land and knowledge allowed.
Naomi Roebert
The veld food revival
A Karoo food revival is changing how people grow, cook and eat. From foraging and heritage seeds to mosbolletjies and inventive local chefs, the region is rediscovering flavour through place.
Why logistics costs are crushing Karoo SMEs
The weight is becoming difficult to carry for Karoo businesses already operating on tight margins.
What the springbok migrations taught the Karoo
The ancient routes of the springbok live on in faint lines across the veld and in the sudden appearance of herds after rain.
What happens when a Karoo town runs out of engineers?
What happens when the engineers leave a Karoo town? This article explores how skills shortages in municipal engineering undermine water systems, roads and long-term resilience across the region.
The Karoo accent is changing and here's why
Language that once arrived slowly through radio or occasional travel now pours in constantly through phones and screens. For some, this changing accent feels like an erosion of identity
Is the Karoo ready for solo female travellers?
For solo female travellers who value preparation over impulse and connection over anonymity, the Karoo is not only ready but rewarding.