Local people built thriving businesses long before tourism became an economic pillar, and they did this by processing and exporting products that reached markets around the world.
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The mountain that watches over Ladismith
Possibly the most interesting aspect of Towerkop is its ability to capture multiple truths at once.
Before borders, the Karoo was a network of meaning
There is growing recognition today of the importance of revisiting these earlier perspectives as a way to deepen our understanding of the Karoo itself.