Breaking the silence on school bullying
While classrooms are meant to be safe spaces for growth and learning, for many children they can become environments of fear, anxiety and isolation.
Lynette Spencer
Echoes in the mountains: life and loss in the former asbestos town of Msauli
For many former residents, growing up in Msauli or Diepgezet meant living in a place where everyone knew one another.
Msauli, the rise and fall of an asbestos town
A forgotten town in the hills near Barberton once housed a thriving community built around asbestos mining. Today, Msauli stands silent, but its stories are far from gone.
A year of telling Barberton’s stories again
One year ago, De Kaap Echo was just an idea. Today, it is a growing voice for Barberton and the De Kaap Valley.
Barberton learner makes strategic moves
From learning chess at home to competing on the national stage, Barberton High learner Bafana Sgudhla is making impressive moves in the world of chess, already earning a Junior Master title at just 14.
New Moraea species discovered in Mpumalanga
A tiny wildflower discovered in Mpumalanga has just been declared a brand-new species after more than 30 years of confusion. Moraea goldmanniorum is rare, delicate, and only flowers for a few hours each day, proving that the Mpumalanga’s surrounding landscapes still hold remarkable secrets.
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.