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.
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🎥 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.
What is love? A Valentine’s Day reflection
Valentine’s Day is about more than roses and chocolates. It is a reminder to appreciate the people who make life meaningful, partners, friends, family, and even ourselves.
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.
Barberton’s hidden gems, small businesses worth rediscovering
Barberton is filled with hidden gems, small businesses we pass every day but don’t always stop to appreciate.
Barberton XCM picking up speed
Known today as the Barberton XCM Mountain Bike Challenge, the event is deeply rooted in the town’s sporting and community heritage and has become synonymous with endurance, scenic beauty and community spirit.
One man’s rubbish, another’s rose bed: upcycling old tyres into garden planters
One growing trend that has taken root in towns, villages and plots alike is the creative upcycling of old tyres into colourful garden planters.