Unlocking the Karoo’s corbelled mystery
No one knows when the first corbelled house appeared in the Karoo. It’s easy to see why they did, though.
Legends versus history on West Coast shipwreck tour
Did a German torpedo really end the life of the Piratiny, a Brazilian steamship that ran aground in 1943, 32km north of the Northern Cape coastal town of Hondeklip…
Ten fast facts about Upington this Heritage Month
The national spotlight will fall on Upington on 24 September 2019, as the official host city for this year’s Heritage Day celebrations. This honour comes in the same week as World T…
Exciting Northern Cape events to put a spring in your step
With only a few months left to go before the end of 2019, we have rounded up some great spring and summer events that are due to be hosted in the…
The Karoo Oasis Route: adding extra sparkle to the Northern Cape’s offering
Did you know that the first authenticated diamond that triggered the 19th-century diamond rush in the Northern Cape wasn’t found in Kimberley, as popular legend has it, but in H…
Cultural tourism: how the Northern Cape is preserving our indigenous traditions
The Northern Cape is not just a playground for adventurers and thrill seekers, and those in search of abundant wildlife or simply peace and quiet – it also offers fascinating insights i…
MeerKAT Site Public Open Days
SARAO is hosting its second Public Open Day on 6 November 2019 by taking members of the public to visit MeerKAT and the other radio instruments hosted on the site.
The Northern Cape: a wine, brandy and beer lover’s unexpected paradise
The Northern Cape may be famous for its endless desertscapes and its annual wildflower displays in Namaqualand, but many people may not be aware that this province is also home…
Take a sho’t left to the Northern Cape’s floral kingdom
It’s almost time for the Northern Cape’s dry landscapes to be transformed into a magical wonderland of cheerful wildflowers. For most of the year, the Northern Cape is cha…
Five weird, wacky and wonderful Northern Cape oddities
More and more adventurous travellers are discovering the Northern Cape as a province of incredible scenic beauty, rich heritage and warm, hospitable people. But, like any must-see destination worth its…