Cannibal Cave parkrun Celebrates Its 500th Event
On 28 February 2026, Cannibal Cave parkrun celebrated a remarkable milestone — its 500th event. What began on 28 June 2014 with just 42 ...
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Facing the Waves at Sterkfontein Swim
We thought it was a nice slogan, and this year Sterkfontein said, “Hold my flavoured water that has a fancy name in an unnatural ...
Farewell to a Legacy: Honouring Winterton Museum’s Curator
After 32 years at the helm, we bid farewell to the remarkable Mrs Annali Honiball - the heart and soul of the Winterton Museum ...
Demystifying Scientific Plant Names: They’re Easier Than You Think
The scientific names of plants can be very daunting - a strange, unspoken language that we often reject as far too difficult. But with ...
Spion Kop 125: A Global Tribute to Courage, Sacrifice and Shared History
Friday, 24th January 2025, saw the 125 Commemoration of the Battle of Spion Kop.
Remembrance unites people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds; Remembrance honours ...
Photo Competition: A Celebration of the Berg Through Your Lens
These stunning images were finalists in the Drakensberg Experience Fan Favourite Photo Competition we ran on our Facebook page.
Each photo captured the beauty and ...
Geology of the Drakensberg
Long, long ago, the place where the Drakensberg mountains now stand was a vast inland sea, covering thousands of square kilometres. ...
The thrill of ice climbing in the Drakensberg
The Drakensberg offers a range of activities and possibly best for the adrenalin seekers is the adventure of ice climbing.
Many Drakensberg visitors aren’t aware ...
How Drakensberg tourism helps rural communities
Many resorts and tourism businesses in the Drakensberg region are adjacent to rural communities and offer much-needed employment.
Businesses also provide an opportunity for skills ...
Five popular day hikes in the Drakensberg
The Drakensberg, a majestic mountain range forming the eastern border of South Africa, offers a hiker's paradise. Known for its towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, ...