Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in parts of five provinces, the South African Weather Service has warned. The areas include the central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape, the Central Karoo of the Western Cape, the western parts of the North West, the central and western parts of the Free State and the northern […]
Mkhwebane finds ANC mayor and officials misappropriated R125k – DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (Cradock), Eastern Cape, said on Thursday that the public protector, advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has found that the ANC executive mayor, Ray Shweni, and other ANC councillors and officials in the municipality misappropriated public funds to the tune of R125,000. The party’s caucus leader, Monde Desha, […]
Light snow forecast for parts of Karoo
Karoo residents might have to get their winter coats out of storage, as very slight snow is forecast for the area from Wednesday night and into Thursday, reports Graaff-Reinet Advertiser. According to Snow Report SA, areas that may receive light flurries of snow include Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda. “All snowfalls are expected to be very light […]
Cops appeal for help after 2 bodies found in Cradock
Eastern Cape police have appealed for help after two bodies were found in two days in Cradock this week. Police spokesperson Captain Lariane Jonker said the first body, a woman, was found by a police officer who was on his way to the station on Sunday morning. The body, which had multiple stab wounds on […]
Eastern Cape: ‘The worst drought in a thousand years’
Cape Town may have avoided Day Zero, but there are parts of South Africa that have not, particularly several Karoo towns in the Eastern Cape that have run out of water. Boreholes and dams have dried up, taps have run dry and the rain stays away, reducing farms to dust and threatening communities. Maverick Citizen […]
Cradock police seek help in solving murder cases
PORT ELIZABETH – Cradock police in the Eastern Cape are appealing to community members with assistance in solving two murder cases. Police spokesperson, Captain Lariane Jonker, said it was alleged a police official was on his way to the police station on Sunday when he noticed a person lying next to the wall outside Goniwe’s […]
Donkey Skin Trade in South Africa: URGENT PLEA from Karoo Sanctuary which Saves Animals from Cruel Trade
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McGregor, Jacobs taking Fish 2019 in their stride
Cradock – Having won the Umkomaas River Marathon and finished eighth at the iconic Sella Descent in Spain, Hank McGregor is adjusting his goals for this year’s Fish River Canoe Marathon that finishes in Cradock on Saturday, September 28. It was almost expected that McGregor would partner up with team-mate Andy Birkett for the Fish, […]
Saddle sores and spectacular sights: My 674km mountainbiking trek across South Africa
Spending seven hours a day on a mountainbike, riding across the rugged landscape of South Africa created an epic adventure full of pleasure and pain for photographer Murray Wilson. As Richard, our support vehicle driver came careering down the dusty track I knew something was wrong. Seeing my friend Bryn reclined in the front seat covered in […]
Fete-crawling, sport action and a feast of musical talent
It’s a good weekend to be outdoors, with Saturday’s predicted sunny weather perfect for the feast of cricket and soccer on offer, as well as the Riebeeck East fete. Sunday will be much cooler and the right place to be on Sunday afternoon is the Guy Butler Theatre at the Monument, where you can hear […]
We’re killing off life, but there is hope
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Smook family reigns supreme at Fish Canoe Marathon
One of the biggest canoeing races in the country, and one of the most popular river marathons worldwide, saw 15 Lowvelders from Lowveld Canoe Club take to the Fish River this past weekend. Top honours went to the Smook family from Mbombela, with Gustav winning the Masters Class with his partner Piet Engelbrecht from East […]
Cop holds the line, defends SA at empty Rugby World Cup embassy stall
Career policeman Frederick “FC” van Wyk is no stranger to tackling criminals, but he put himself to a different test when he defended SA from tourists speaking badly about his country at an embassy stall at the Rugby World Cup. “And I did it in English,” Van Wyk, a proud son of the Karoo, told […]
Boks must repel Italy’s ‘Cradock firecracker’
Cape Town – He hails from a presently drought-stricken region of the Eastern Cape. But there was nothing arid about Braam Steyn’s performance in Italy’s eye-opening 48-7 World Cup Pool B disposal of Canada, ensuring that the Azzurri ended their first two rounds of matches – admittedly with the might of both South Africa and […]
‘I feel like a T-Rex’: Couple survives after lightning strikes their car
A young couple had an electrifying experience on their way to Sunday lunch after their car was struck by lightning. “When it hit, it was like all blank for me almost,” said Wynand van der Merwe on Monday. The product developer and his graphic artist wife were on their way to have a family lunch […]
Local paddlers claim Fish crown
MOUNT Edgecombe’s Jenna Ward and La Lucia’s Kyeta Purchase claimed the overall Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon spoils after an enthralling second and final stage on Saturday. The women’s race was filled with just as much drama and intrigue and it was also a straight shoot from start to finish for the win. Overnight it […]
URGENT PLEA from Karoo Sanctuary which Saves Donkeys in South Africa from Cruel Skin Trade
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Brothers looking for Fish win
: : After hitting the headlines with their victory at the recent Breede River Canoe Marathon siblings Ryan and Greg Louw have set their sights on the Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon this weekend, hoping to snare the one title that means more than any other to them. They were raised in Cradock and cut […]
Relief: Torrents of water gush through drought-stricken Karoo [video]
In Cape Town’s battle to stave off the drought, many areas have staged an incredible recovery. However, one part of the Western Cape has continued to struggle despite improvements elsewhere. The Karoo and its surrounding regions are still experiencing a terrible drought – so rainfall like we saw on Sunday feels like a gift from […]
Overnight underdogs take Fish 2019 titles
Cape Town – Having trailed by just a second overnight, it was the pairs of Stu Maclaren and Jasper Mocké, and Jenna Ward and Kyeta Purchase who claimed the overall Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon spoils after an enthralling second and final stage on Saturday. It was effectively going to be a sprint over the […]