Rimer’s Creek: Where Barberton’s gold rush began
Rimer’s Creek may look like a quiet stream today, but it was the spark that ignited Barberton’s gold rush in 1884.
Lynette Spencer
Tragiese ongeluk verander vyf jongmense se lewens onherroeplik
’n Dag van atletiek en vriendskap het in ’n hartverskeurende tragedie geëindig toe vyf jongmense in ’n ernstige ongeluk op die R40 betrokke was.
Barberton’s flowering trees and the allergy factor
Barberton is almost always in bloom, as the late Dr Dirks so wisely observed. Perhaps the key lies in learning how to manage the pollen, while still appreciating the beauty that surrounds us.
Here’s why Greenstone Trading Post should be on your Barberton list
Once the historic Impala Hotel, the Greenstone Trading Post is now home to a vibrant collection of local businesses, each adding its own flavour to this restored Barberton landmark.
What every Lowveld resident should know about snakes in the region
Snakes are part of life in the Lowveld, but do you know what to do if you encounter a puff adder, black mamba or spitting cobra in your home?
John Duncan: a life shaped by the De Kaap Valley
From a farm boy known as “Dubula” to a merchant navy engineer sailing the world’s oceans, John Andrew Duncan’s life was shaped by adventure, resilience and deep roots in the De Kaap Valley.
Fresh from the windowsill: how to start a kitchen herb garden in a small space
With a few pots and some sunshine, you can grow fresh herbs right outside your kitchen door.