News Archive
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Wednesday, 20th June 2018Lions return to Samara in August 2018
Lions return to Samara in August![Graaff-Reinet's Groot Kerk]()
Thursday, 31st May 2018Graaff-Reinet's Groot Kerk
One of the most recognizable buildings in Graaff-Reinet![LANDMARKS: Spandau Mountain]()
Tuesday, 15th May 2018LANDMARKS: Spandau Mountain
Did you know?![Six Black Rhino from Addo to Chad]()
Tuesday, 8th May 2018Six Black Rhino from Addo to Chad
Six Black Rhino from safely trans located from Addo to Chad![Karoo uranium mining: is dead]()
Tuesday, 8th May 2018Karoo uranium mining: is dead
Update received from Dr Stefan Cramer![Aardvark Viewing Season-Samara Private Game Reserve]()
Saturday, 28th April 2018Aardvark Viewing Season-Samara Private Game Reserve
As winter approaches, so aardvark viewing season begins.![Mount Camdeboo is going "Big Five"]()
Thursday, 19th April 2018Mount Camdeboo is going "Big Five"
Exciting News - Mount Camdeboo is going ‘Big Five’![PACK FOR A PURPOSE]()
Thursday, 19th April 2018PACK FOR A PURPOSE
VUYANI SAFE HAVEN-Responsible Tourism-Pack For A Purpose![TOERISMEKANTOOR GROET SANDI WILL]()
Thursday, 5th April 2018TOERISMEKANTOOR GROET SANDI WILL
GRAAFF-REINET NUUS — Na 11 jaar in diens van die Graaff-Reinet-toerismekantoor het Sandi Will op Donderdag, 29 Maart, haar laaste dag in dié pos...![Museum News]()
Tuesday, 6th March 2018Museum News
The head of the local museum, Anziske Kayster, received the MEC’s Provincial Award for Museums and Heritage at a prestigious award ceremony held in...![Museum News]()
Monday, 5th March 2018Museum News
Please note that the second phase of restoration has commenced at Urquhart House Museum.![Invasive Plants - Cylindropuntia spinosior - Please report]()
Monday, 26th February 2018Invasive Plants - Cylindropuntia spinosior - Please report
If you see these plant species, please report them to the SANBI’S BID. Please if possible provide us with a locality, pictures, and your contact...![Leopards Valley Guest Cottages received these awards.....]()
Monday, 29th January 2018Leopards Valley Guest Cottages received these awards.....
Congratulations Leopards Valley Cottages!![Drostdy Hotel TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2018]()
Thursday, 25th January 2018Drostdy Hotel TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2018
We are so proud of your achievement...Congratulations to The Drostdy Hotel!![South African College for Tourism news]()
Tuesday, 23rd January 2018South African College for Tourism news
NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts (NWR) last Friday sent a group of 10 young people to South Africa for a year-long study in hospitality at the South African...![Pierneef Art Museum]()
Friday, 22nd December 2017Pierneef Art Museum
Please note that the Pierneef Station Collection is no longer in Graaff-Reinet, it is housed at the Rupert Museum, Stellentia Avenue in Stellenbosch.![Local Student makes the news....]()
Monday, 27th November 2017Local Student makes the news....
Student Bethmaree Bezuidenhoudt shows off Saaca’s invitation to the Young Chef Olympiad, while chef Ralph Gottschalk displays a diploma issued to...![Hours for Graaff-Reinet Museums]()
Monday, 20th November 2017Hours for Graaff-Reinet Museums
When planning your trip to Graaff-Reinet please take note of the Museums` hours, especially over weekends and public hoildays.![Graaff Reinet - The Jewel of the Karoo]()
Monday, 16th October 2017Graaff Reinet - The Jewel of the Karoo
Graaff-Reinet may not be the easiest place to get to, but is well worth the journey, writes Kevin Ritchie.![The Owl House to be declared National Heritage Site]()
Thursday, 27th July 2017The Owl House to be declared National Heritage Site
On July 13, 1990, this internationally recognised icon of Outsider Art was provisionally declared a National Monument, a status that was extended...![Helpline for Road Conditions]()
Wednesday, 12th July 2017Helpline for Road Conditions
For any queries regarding road conditions, road closures, stop-and-go`s throughout South Africa call SANRAL 0800 644 644![Graaff-Reinet Museums Genealogical Research]()
Thursday, 1st December 2016Graaff-Reinet Museums Genealogical Research
The Graaff-Reinet Museums are so understaffed that they cannot embark on genealogical research when visitors request immediate assistance. Please...![Agent for Translux and Intercape Bus Bookings]()
Monday, 7th September 2015Agent for Translux and Intercape Bus Bookings
Graaff-Reinet Tourism Office is an Agent for Translux and Intercape Bus Bookings![Saving the endangered blue crane – do your bit]()
Tuesday, 19th May 2015Saving the endangered blue crane – do your bit
You may have read about the blue crane massacre in the Karoo earlier this year, which saw the poisoning of what is estimated to be in excess of 200...![Electricity Outage]()
Monday, 30th November -0001Electricity Outage
Sunday 22 April from 06h00 to 18h00
