{"id":264354,"date":"2025-06-30T09:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/?p=264354"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:11:31","slug":"revive-willowmore-transforms-town-eyesore-into-breathtaking-karoo-mural","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/revive-willowmore-transforms-town-eyesore-into-breathtaking-karoo-mural\/","title":{"rendered":"Revive Willowmore transforms town eyesore into breathtaking Karoo mural"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What started as a bold vision shared by two Willowmore residents has now blossomed into something truly inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revive Willowmore, the local non-profit organisation established by El-Anne Smith and Veronica du Plessis in 2023, continues to breathe new life into this small Karoo town \u2013 one project at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully leading Willowmore to become an Eastern Cape finalist 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We approached artist Fourie Ackermann, whose work in Friemersheim left a deep impression, and the rest is history,&#8221; said Du Plessis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ackermann began painting on 17 June, starting with a striking kudu \u2013 the animal chosen by the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past two weeks, the wall has gradually been transformed into a breathtaking Karoo landscape, capturing the essence of the region with stunning detail and warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to stop by and see the mural for themselves \u2013 a proud symbol of Willowmore&#8217;s revival and the power of community-driven change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Willowmore residents dared to dream big, and today their vision has flourished beyond expectations, transforming this small Karoo town one inspiring project at a 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