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?
Lynette Spencer
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.
The Duncan's of Barberton: A family rooted in gold rush history
The Duncan family has been part of Barberton since the gold‑rush days of the 1880s. From early bakeries and stores to generations of local business involvement, their story, to this day, forms an important part of the town’s heritage.
From Transvaal Hotel to Greenstone Trading Post: the story of Barberton’s old Impala Hotel
Once known as the Transvaal Hotel and later the Impala Hotel, one of Barberton’s oldest buildings continues to tell its story as the Greenstone Trading Post.
🎥 Beat the Barberton sun with a DIY shade-net tunnel
Barberton’s summer heat can be tough on vegetables, but a simple shade-net tunnel can make all the difference.
Our door is open: Barberton and beyond
Calling Nelspruit residents: If your school, club, church or business has an upcoming event, send it to us and we’ll add it to the De Kaap Echo community calendar. Let’s keep the Lowveld connected.