Graaff-Reinet Magazine

What a spectacular sky over Graaff-Reinet!

📷 Abongile Ngesimani

There's something about a Karoo road trip... the wide-open spaces, endless blue skies and mountains stretching across the horizon.
And then you spot that sign — Graaff-Reinet, just 30 km to go! 🚙

Almost time for a coffee stop, a stroll through town or a little Karoo exploring.

📷 Great Karoo

Garden Day in Nieu-Bethesda is a must VISIT!

Food Socks Graaff-Reinet

So… what exactly IS a Food Sock? 👀

Think of it as your cupboard shortcut to a hearty, convenient meal.

Food Sock meals contain dehydrated ingredients, including vegetables, pulses, beans, soya protein, herbs and spices — all conveniently packed together and ready to turn into a warm meal with water and cooking.

No chopping.
No measuring out 10 different ingredients.
No complicated recipe.

Just a simple meal when you need one. 🍲

Perfect for busy households, farmers, students, retirees, hikers, campers — or anyone who occasionally thinks:

“I really don't feel like cooking tonight.” 😂

📍 Available locally in Graaff-Reinet from Spar or order with
Kathy WhatsApp 0829030713
Email [email protected]

Sunset over the Valley of Desolation is something to behold!

📷 Chantelle Marais

www.graaffreinet.co.za⁠

Nqweba Dam (Van Rhynevelds Pass Dam) sending water down the Sundays River - a beautiful scene of the Camdeboo looking green, full and refreshed.

📷 Cherelize Trollip

🎯 GET YOUR FOUR TOGETHER! 🎯

Grab your friends, family or colleagues and get a team together for a fun afternoon on the greens - all in support of Camdeboo Hospice!

The ATKV-tak Spandaukop is hosting a Bowls Day in aid of Camdeboo Hospice, and teams are already getting together.

📅 Saturday, 14 November 2026
⏰ 13:30 for 14:00
📍 Graaff-Reinet Bowls Club, Park Street
👥 Teams of 4
💰 R500 per team
🥪 Light refreshments will be provided

🏆 Lovely prizes will be up for grabs - and you don’t have to be the best bowler to be in with a chance! It’s all about joining in, having some fun and supporting a very worthy local cause.

All funds raised will be donated to Camdeboo Hospice. 💙

📞 RSVP by 30 October 2026
Archie Cronjé: 072 700 9490
📧 [email protected]
Camdeboo Hospice Graaff Reinet

Get your four together and join them on the green!

Planning an event in Graaff-Reinet? 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝘁𝗱 has the sound, lighting and technical know-how to help bring it all together.
From weddings and private functions to school events, corporate occasions and concerts, their services include sound equipment hire, event production, lighting and special effects, DJ services and on-site technical support.

With everything handled under one roof, you can focus on enjoying the occasion while the Mable Company team takes care of the technical side.

📞 Contact Thabiso Oliphant 073 993 5397 | 063 410 9062
📧 [email protected]
📍 383A Main Road, Umasizakhe, Graaff-Reinet

Local businesses supporting local events.

💦🌿 Graaff-Reinet certainly knows how to show off after good rains.

📷 Casa Karoo

🛍️ 𝙏𝙒𝙊-𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙀𝙋 𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙀 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙆𝙈𝘼𝙉!

Calling all bargain hunters, treasure seekers and second-hand lovers! The Junkman is hosting a TWO-DAY STOEP SALE this Friday and Saturday, 2 & 3 October.

From furniture and household goodies to those unexpected finds you didn’t know you needed - everything will be priced and ready to find a new home.

See something you love but have another price in mind? Make a reasonable offer! If the deal makes sense and you’re ready to pay, you might just walk away with a bargain.

📅 Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 15:00
📍 106 Caledon Street, Graaff-Reinet

Come browse, bargain and see what treasures you can uncover!