A new educational centre was officially launched in Sutherland last week - a private initiative to accommodate pre-primary and primary children that are home-schooled, in an environment where socializing is possible. Read more

The best way to spend New Years Eve is to watch the stars at their brightest!
“Sutherland is a town known not only for the cold but also for the clear, starry skies and for being home to the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). We celebrate
this unique place in the universe with a week long astronomy celebration (star party) from 26th to 31st December 2009 culminating in an unforgettable New Year’s Eve bash
under the stars.” PLEASE NOTE, THIS INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED DIRECLY FROM A SAAO FLYER, Discover Suhterland simply aims to provide information and cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information provided in this blog. Read more

It is clear that the Christmas ‘spirit’ has also arrived in Sutherland! Here and there houses are lighting up with fairy lights. In our shop, we’ve put up a Christmas tree and baked Christmas cookies (traditional spice ones) and made up the most beautiful tins, with ribbons to give them a special touch. I am tempted to buy them myself for those family members that I just don’t know what to get for Christmas! Christmas is definitely all around! Read more

Sutherland had its annual ‘Dankfees’ (literally translated ‘Thank you ’ Festival) last weekend, and the wekeend’s events took place in Sutherland style - surely a festival to be thankful for! Read more

Last week I received an upsetting email that showed how the wrong information can damage Sutherland’s image. Read more