Janco Pelser: a decade in Dubai and still at home in the desert
Janco was a teacher at Barberton High School and left South Africa in mid-August 2015 in search of both professional challenge and personal adventure.
Lynette Spencer
Jamestown: The forgotten gold camp that came before Barberton
Before Barberton became a booming gold-rush town, there was Jamestown, a rough, fever-ridden diggers’ camp where some of the valley’s first gold was found. Today it has almost vanished from memory, but its story marks the true beginning of the Barberton goldfields.
The nightmare of travelling by road
The Easter weekend reminded many of us why we think twice before travelling. From reckless overtaking to taxis using the shoulder as a fast lane, our roads tell a worrying story.
Fiks in die Laeveld: hoe Barberton en omliggende dorpe saam in beweging bly
Van Barberton tot Low’s Creek, Kaapmuiden tot Nelspruit en die landelike nedersettings tussenin, maak al hoe meer mense gebruik van hul natuurlike omgewing om aktief te bly en ’n gesonder leefstyl te volg.
Life beyond the dust and danger in the early mining town of Barberton
Today, echoes of that vibrant past remain in heritage buildings, local traditions, and the stories still shared across generations, because even in the toughest of times, Barberton’s people understood, and still understand, the value of laughter and music.
Local teachers build a life in the UAE amid regional tensions
Reenen and Kamille Louw share why they left South Africa, what life is really like in the UAE, and whether they plan to come home.
Easter, a time of reflection and renewal
Easter is more than just a long weekend. It is a time of reflection, renewal and community.