Cradock - Big Sky Karoo

21/05/2020

The Karoo is calling your name.

When tourism is allowed again after lockdown, the Karoo could be among the first to attract visitors because of its wide open spaces and healthy climate.

01/05/2020

The foreign traders of Cradock reach out to help.

29/04/2020

The kindness of Cradock - milk for those who are suffering hunger because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The dairy producers of Cradock district are donating long-life milk to the value of R70 000 a month to those who are suffering hunger in and around the town. The milk will be distributed along with other food donations happening daily to more than 1 000 people via Cradock's Joint Operations Committee (JOC).
Farmer Louis Copeman said: “It is a privilege for all of us involved to ease the plight of so many of who find themselves under stress because of the pandemic.”
He said their staff had kept them informed of the acute need that people have for basic foods, and how difficult life has become.
“We stand together as a team to assist and make donations to these people who are in dire need of help.”
Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Mayor Noncedo Zonke, part of Cradock's JOC, was present for the handover at Adami's Powersave on 28 April, along with Louis and wife Nicky Copeman, who farm just outside the town.

16/11/2019

Lucky Adams's son Xavier - both legendary runners from Cradock - is the guide running beside a blind potential para athletics champion:

Bloemfontein’s Louzanne Coetzee has qualified for the T11 1500m final at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships taking place in Dubai, UAE.

14/09/2019

You know you're living in a town with a big heart when the local dealership donates a truck to help with cleaning up the town. What an incredible boost for the Cradock Community Forum! Thank you CAT Motors

11/06/2019

Beeswax candles and tourism info, all in one place! Head to The Shed (which also has great meals and a plant nursery).

17/05/2019

The Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival happens from 6 - 9 June 2019. Here's the full programme...

This literary celebration takes place in Cradock from 6 to 9 June 2019. Book early for special prices on talks and events.

07/05/2019

The shuttle is happening!

The Cradock-PE-Cradock Shuttle bus is running again this Friday 10th May.....Ideal for a shopping trip, Doctors appointments etc... Seats filling up quickly. Book early!

26/04/2019

Have you booked?

24/04/2019

Scrumptious steak strips give the protein charge to a crowd-pleasing Saturday night dinner menu at The Shed. Click this link to get the Saturday night (27 April) Festival dinner menus at four Cradock restaurants - all different but each menu is R200 pp.Book with the restaurant you choose.

22/04/2019

Ever wondered how to make jam? Pesto? Souskluitjies? Heyla will teach you.

If you run a market stall, like to give home-made gifts or need a stash of tasty add-ons to convert basic meals from fine to fabulous, this two-hour masterclass is for you. (R250, 9h00 Saturday 27 April @ The Palms, Cradock). Heyla is queen of the traditional Karoo kitchen. And bottling preserves and condiments has always been her special favourite. If you book for two masterclasses, you pay only R400 for both, saving R100. Get the programme on www.karoofoodfestival.weebly.com . Book now by writing to [email protected] or ring 083 257 8601

04/01/2019

Memories of a Cradock kitchen...

Ray Hattingh has fond memories of his childhood in Cradock, especially the kitchen and traditional Karoo food.

15/07/2018

On 14 July 2018, a few dozen people from all Cradock's communities came together to start cleaning up the banks of the Great Fish River.

On 14 July 2018, a few dozen people from all communities in Cradock came together to clean up the banks of the Great Fish River. Civil society at work. No fewer than 78 black rubbish bags full of trash were collected in three hours.

12/07/2018

The upcoming Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival programme:

This literary celebration takes place in Cradock from 19 to 22 July, bringing together those who love reading, writing and the glorious Karoo.

27/06/2018

Looking for a place to chill, get a caffeine fix and a light meal? Come to KarooBrew in Durban Street, Cradock.

27/04/2018

The Karoo Food Festival Programme. Come hungry!

Karoo Food Festival and Programme :)

30/03/2018

Food and Cradock lovers - it's that time again...

Cradock's Karoo Food Festival at the end of April celebrates the delicious heartland with its traditions, diversity, great food and more.

30/03/2018

William Faulds, one of Cradock's heroes:

In the company of one of extremely brave men of the 1st South African Infantry Brigade, tasked with holding a wood ‘against all odds’ in what was the ‘fire hell battle on the Somm…

02/03/2018

Enter now for one of the Eastern Cape Karoo’s most exciting mountain bike races.

27/02/2018

An interview with local foodie Louzel Lombard.

You probably know some of the Lombard family of Cradock from the first My Kitchen Rules SA season. Here's an interview with Louzel Lombard.

31/01/2018

Coffee and pizza - the two major foodgroups:.

Looking for a place to chill, get a caffeine fix and a light meal? Come to KarooBrew in Durban Street, Cradock.

25/01/2018

The true generosity of True Living.

12/01/2018

The coast comes to Cradock tonight!

19/12/2017

Lani Lombard is the heart behind Lani’s Farm Kitchen and True Living in Cradock's main street. Delicious Karoo food, farm goodness and real hospitality.

11/12/2017

For your caffeine and pizza fix....

08/09/2017

A literary treat awaits with one of Cradock's favourite sons.

On the long weekend of 22 – 25 September 2017, acclaimed writer Etienne van Heerden and many literary luminaries gather in Cradock, and you are invited.

20/07/2017

For those who love books, writer and the Karoo. See www.karoowritersfestival.weebly.com for the programme, starting 27 July.

2nd HAND BOOKS @ R10 EACH, new books direct from the authors - you can shop for reads throughout the festival (27-30 July). Find more details about the programme by going to www.karoowritersfestival.weebly.com and clicking on ABOUT. The times and cost of tickets for various sessions is listed on PROGRAMME 2017. This time next week the fun begins in Cradock ...

28/04/2017

Karoo Food Festival 2017 Programme

28/04/2017

Free food demos today, at The Palms.

03/12/2016

Two heroes of Cradock

Thanks to Gussie Botha, Vukusebenze Shelter in Cradock is a living testament to the kindness of local people and visitors.