Diggers Retreat Hotel keeps gold rush spirit alive
The Diggers Retreat Hotel on the R38 offers more than just a place to stay, it’s a living link to Barberton’s gold rush past.
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The Globe Tavern: a gold rush relic at the heart of Barberton
From lively tavern to school and storeroom, the walls of the Globe Tavern tell a story of resilience, change and community.
This Valentine’s Day, OppiDam offers romance without the high price tag
February is the month of love and Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil your special someone.
My ontmoeting met die Gentle Giants van Namibië
Ek het altyd gehoop ek het ook die voorreg om 'n woestynolifant te sien, en ek het!
Adri Henn: A life immersed in Lowveld roots
Meet Barberton’s very own Lowveld legend, Adri Henn, a woman whose life has taken her from a humble background to running one of the region’s most authentic natural-produce farms.
Urgent evacuation warning issued over imminent Senteeko Dam failure
All persons residing or operating downstream of the dam are instructed to evacuate flood-prone areas immediately and to comply with all directives issued by disaster management authorities and emergency services. Public access to the dam site is strictly prohibited.
Carp, good company and the beauty of Vygeboom Dam
With its well-established carp population and peaceful setting near Badplaas, Vygeboom Dam is a favourite venue for competitive carp anglers.