Graaff-Reinet Magazine

05/06/2026

The last feature in the Face behind the Portrait series from the Jan Rupert Art Centre!

05/06/2026

🌧️ 𝗥𝗘Ë𝗡𝗩𝗔𝗟 | 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗔𝗙𝗙-𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗧 🌧️

Graaff-Reinet het weer welkome reën ontvang, met 52 mm wat gemeet is vanaf Woensdag 3 Junie 2026 tot Vrydagoggend 5 Junie 2026. 💧

Hoeveel reën het julle gemeet? Deel gerus julle syfers en foto's in die kommentaar. ⬇️

📷 Thinus Ferreira

05/06/2026

A revisit to the cast-iron bed on the road to Aberdeen by Encounter the Eastern Cape with Firefly the Travel Guy

Near the roadside between Aberdeen and Graaff-Reinet, in the middle of the veld, lies an old cast-iron bedstead. According to legend, this is the grave of a woman who took ill and died while the family was trekking by ox-wagon through the Karoo. They could have come from the Rietbron area, so were too far from home to return for a proper burial in a cemetery. Her husband, therefore, buried her next to the road and touchingly used their marital bed to mark and protect her grave, and proceeded on the journey with the rest of the family.

Cast iron beds only became commonplace in the late 19th century, so it is unlikely to have been from the time of the Great Trek. It probably happened in the late 1800s or early 1900s.

04/06/2026

👨‍👧‍👦 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗗𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟

Celebrate Dad with a memorable family lunch at Drostdy Hotel this Father’s Day.

Gather around the table and enjoy a delicious family-style feast in the heart of Graaff-Reinet while spending quality time with the special fathers and father figures in your life.

📅 Sunday, 21 June 2026
🕧 12h30 – 16h00
💰 R450 per person
💰 R280 for children under 12
📍 Drostdy Hotel, 30 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet

Bookings are essential:
📧 [email protected]
📞 049 892 2161
Drostdy Hotel

Treat Dad to a relaxed afternoon of great food, good company and family memories.

04/06/2026

If you're looking to give your home a fresh new look, 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 is one of those local gems worth popping into.

From beautiful handcrafted scatter cushions and quality fabrics to décor, gifts, linen, blinds and soft furnishings, you'll find plenty of inspiration for every room in your home. Many of their signature cushions are lovingly made right here in their on-site workshop, adding a special local touch to every piece.

Whether you're redecorating, looking for a unique gift or simply treating yourself to something beautiful, Karoo Living has become a favourite stop for many Graaff-Reinet locals.

📍 114 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet
📞 049 892 3744 | 082 435 8999
Shop Online - https://karoo-living.co.za/collections/all

Pop in and see what's new in store!

Karoo Living

03/06/2026

Looking for a peaceful Karoo escape close to town? 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗺 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 is situated just 10 km outside Graaff-Reinet on the Middelburg road and offers spacious farm-style accommodation in a beautifully restored 1929 farmhouse.

The farmhouse can accommodate up to 14 guests and is ideal for family getaways, group stays, sports teams, small conferences or simply a quiet Karoo weekend away.

𝙂𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮:
• En-suite bedrooms and a separate family flat
• Fully equipped kitchen and dining room
• Comfortable lounge with tea and coffee facilities
• Open stoep and traditional Karoo braai area
• Free fast Wi-Fi
• Air-conditioning throughout
• Pet-friendly accommodation
• Secure parking with space for trailers and boats
• Swimming dam during summer months.

Roode Bloem Farm House is also perfectly located for exploring Graaff-Reinet, Nieu-Bethesda, Camdeboo National Park and the surrounding Karoo.

While visiting, guests can also enjoy the unique 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 experience on the property. 🌵🥃

📞 Tim & Liza Murray
☎️ 082 632 3103
📧 [email protected]
Visit https://graaffreinet.co.za/roode-bloem-farm-house/ for more info.

02/06/2026

Boekbekendstelling, 13 Junie!

01/06/2026

Stoep Tasting Original done and dusted 🍷

31/05/2026

Een van die lekker en unieke dinge wat mense altyd laat glimlag wanneer hulle deur Graaff-Reinet stap!

“FOR LETTERS IN GRAFIKAANS ONLY

“Grafikaans is the unieke taal that we praat here in die Karoo. This box is for briewe written in dié taal. Briewe in ander tale will definitief not reach daar where you intended the aflewering. Come to think of it, daar is a good kans that no briewe will get to the regte adres. Don’t let it stop you to skryf a brief in Grafikaans . . . though!”

’n Mengsel van Afrikaans en Engels wat perfek by die Karoo se humor en karakter pas. Het jy al hierdie ikoniese rooi posbus in Graaff-Reinet raakgesien? 📮😁 Vind dit in Bourkestraat naby Elsona.

30/05/2026

Saturday morning in Graaff-Reinet. Quiet streets, clear blue skies and those beautiful mountain views to start the day.

Enjoy Day 3 of Stoep Tasting and everything our town has to offer this weekend. 🍷