Nababeep’s ‘big hole’ and other hidden gems
Did you think Kimberley is the only town in the Northern Cape with a big hole? Think again. Nababeep, about 20km north-west of Springbok, has one too, and it’s n…
New Kimberley museum exhibition commemorates the Battle of Square Hill
The McGregor Museum in Kimberley has launched a new exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the 1918 Battle of Square Hill, in which a Cape Corps squadron fought Turkish soldiers in…
Namaqualand: land of contrasts
Namaqualand in the Northern Cape is a land of contrasts: vast sandy plains, barren koppies, quiver trees and, every year around August, bright flowers as far as the…
Four things calling you this Heritage Month in the Northern Cape
Visitors never run out of things to explore in the Northern Cape. As we continue to celebrate Heritage Month in South Africa, we have a few things for you to…
Ecotourism and sustainable tourism in the Northern Cape
Ecotourism and sustainable tourism can expand a country’s tourism offerings and help contribute to the economy. Sustainable tourism promotes tourism that has a low environmental impact, and explores ways o…
MeerKAT radio telescope to boost Northern Cape tourism
Deputy President David Mabuza and Minister of Science and Technology Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane recently launched the MeerKAT radio telescope in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.
Call for submissions for 9th Apollo Annual Film Festival
The 9th Apollo Annual Film Festival will run from 3 to 6 October 2018 in Victoria West in the Northern Cape. The small, well-established film festival showcases South African documentaries, feature and short…
AfrikaBurn goes on Northern Cape road trip to ‘find the friends we’re yet to meet’
The AfrikaBurn festival has grown over the years and found its place on the calendars of many enthusiasts across South Africa (and the world). It’s become a special event at…
Kimberley – ideal for a winter family getaway
From diamond-mine tours, to amazing crafts, outdoor adventures and historical excursions, Kimberley is an ideal destination for a family vacation.
The Karoo can create a lifetime of memories
Vast, open landscapes dotted with hills, or koppies, with characteristic flat tops. Arid veld and cloudless blue skies. Burning heat in summer. Icy nights in winter. Small-town hospitality.…