Nama Karoo Foundation

Summer 2011

From the Chairman

Karoo News is now being emailed to you from our webmasters in Port Elizabeth in order to ensure a more reliable cyberspace delivery to the Karoo network.
Please be reminded that you have until Friday, February 18 to register as an I&AP (Interested & Affected Party) in the proposed natural gas exploration which could lead to frack mining in all 3 Karoo Cape provinces. Click here to read more.

Until next time!
Grahame Lindop

Did you know...

Bees have magnetite in their bodies to aid navigation. Scientists have found cell phone radiation (electrosmog) to be a major factor in the decline of bee populations.
Pesticides and certain combinations of chemicals (which affect bees’ brains) may be equally damaging.

Source: FARMER’S WEEKLY

The Official Opening of the 2010 Absa Fugard Festival takes place at 18:30 on Thursday 23 September 2010 with a special message from Athol Fugard read by his sister Glenda Swart, our patron. Entry is free and limited tickets are still available.

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News from the Festival Office is that tickets are selling fast and we expect some shows to be booked out soon. Be sure to book your tickets early. Have a look at some of the features on the program.

Nieu Bethesda will be hosting the second Fugard Festival from the 23-36 September. Not only will Nieu Bethesda introduce a unique STREET ART competition in the village, but theatre and Fugard lovers will have the opportunity to attend no fewer than 5 Fugard plays all in one festival.

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