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2003:

AID FOR HOUSING TO EMPLOYEES

It was all pride and optimism at a ceremony where plots were assigned to 53 joyful qualifying employees of the Klein Karoo Ostrich and Seed groups in Oudtshoorn. The employees drew the numbers of the plots on which they will soon be living in their own homes at the municipal offices today. Only employees that qualify for home loans based on their salary and ability to make regular down payments and who applied before the cut-off date, were considered. read more

Backbone of Oudtshoorn’s economy

Ostrich farming and seed production has always been the backbone of Oudtshoorn’s economy and the focus is now on developing the agricultural sector to the benefit of all Oudtshoorn’s citizens. With some 1200 farms in the district, the agricultural sector, which generates around R500-million a year, is also the region’s biggest employer ................. read more

Agri business centre a boost to new farmers

The Klein Karoo Agri Business Centre (KKABC), has just been launched by the Klein Karoo Group to help new producers to become successful and self-sustainable in the commercial farming sector. Land Bank has already earmarked funds for the settlement of at least ten new farmers in the region ................. read more

Feathers remain heartbeat

Oudtshoorn remains the world leader and benchmark in the production of top quality ostrich ... read more.

Dine and wine on unique Klein Karoo cuisine

Pride of the menu is traditional Klein Karoo cuisine, which boasts an exclusive taste created by the extraordinary soil, herbs and meat combinations unique to this area ............ read more.

Klein Karoo makes Top 300

The Klein Karoo Group has for the second consecutive year been nominated as a Top 300 South African Company for 2003....... read more

FOOD SAFETY ACCOLADE FOR ABATTOIR ....... read more

MEDIA RELEASE KLEIN KAROO SAAD EN BAKKER BROERS ENG AUGUSTUS 2003 ........... read more

OSTRICH FEATHERS GRACE MODERN HANDBAGS AS FAR AFIELD AS LONDON ............ read more.

Stronger Rand offers opportunity to support producers
Despite a total growth of R27 million in the value of its business until 30 June 2003 the KLEIN KAROO Group suffered losses of R23,5 million in its ostrich and seed business. The primary reason for this is the radical strengthening of the Rand against the US dollar and the Euro. ....... read more

KLEIN KAROO OSTRICH LEATHER AND FEATHERS SHOWN TO 1,4 BILLION PEOPLE AT CRICKET WORLD CUP
The pride of Oudtshoorn will shortly be shown to the world during the opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup 2003 tournament at Newlands in Cape Town. Meters and meters of KLEIN KAROO ostrich leather and large quantities of KLEIN KAROO ostrich feathers will form the core of outfits to be worn in a world- class fashion show which will serve as the theme of the opening ceremony. read more

STYLISH PILLOWS OF OSTRICH FEATHER TICKLE ITALIANS

Through the ages the common, but very significant pillow has become indispensable aid to people all over the world. Truly a life companion, one could say. Without a pillow a comfy rest, well-deserved nap and even a stylish finish to a living room or lounge is unimaginable.
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PUPILS PLEAD FOR PEACE WITH SNOW- WHITE OSTRICH PLUMES

Pupils in Beirut used snow-white ostrich feathers from the Little Karoo during the past week to attract the attention of the international community towards their plea for peace in the Middle East. Large numbers of pupils from schools all over Beirut used feathers from the ostrich feathers section of KLEIN KAROO International in Oudtshoorn to show their desire for peace in their region.
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