Category: Culture

Oct 19
Buying a house as a foreigner in the Southern Cape or Karoo

Many foreigners are dreaming of buying a house in South Africa, especially in the Southern Cape, Garden-Route or the Karoo. Is this dream possible and what does it mean: South Africa has a western culture and is an ideal destination for many Europeans to live or just as a second home to spend their holidays. […]

Oct 19
Juan Boucher makes Afrikaans hearts beat faster

After twelve successful years in the entertainment industry, Juan Boucher has become a household name amongst Afrikaans music enthusiasts.  The acclaimed artist, from the Vaal Triangle, is known for his soothing voice, catchy lyrics, energetic melodies and entertaining stage personality. Juan Boucher makes Afrikaans hearts beat faster with new album, single and music video! The Gebore […]

Oct 19
Why you have to visit Vanwyksdorp

I visited Vanwyksdorp for the first time a while ago. If I do not write this article now, I will go and live there and never bother again. What an amazing time spent, it stimulated all physical senses, faith, direction, hope and love. A great big thank you to all the awesome people from Vanwyksdorp. Tucked […]

Oct 19
Die masker en die kerk

Die duiwel nou veel meer los as ooit van te vore. ‘n Plek waar ons veilig is van die satan is saam met mede gelowiges, daar beveg en bestraf ons hom in die gees, laat hom nie toe nie en hy is eintlik al klaar verslaan. Hierdie valse virus is demonies en die beste is […]

Oct 19
Ronnie’s Sex Shop

No, you will not get sex here. Ronnie’s Sex Shop is the result of a friendly prank. This fun pub has become a regular pit-stop on the R62 in the Klein Karoo for bikers, local farmers and just about anyone in the area. If you don’t believe the notion that ‘sex sells’ then this small […]

Oct 19
History of Pacaltsdorp

The Settlement of Hoogekraal was established in 1813 as a station of the London Missionary Society (LMS). In 1818 it’s name was changed to Pacaltsdorp, in honour of the Rev. Charles Pacalt, the first missionary to serve there. The Khoi Khoi were the first occupants of Hoogekraal, now known as Pacaltsdorp. During 1812, Rev. Read […]