When distant wars reach our petrol pumps
Recent tensions and military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have once again reminded the world how closely global events and local economies are connected.
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Across continents and decades, Rienie reaches the milestone of 105
With a life story spanning wartime Europe and ocean voyages, Barberton resident Rienie still lives in the Andrews Street home she and her late husband, Henk, built nearly 30 years ago.
The Todd family: from gold rush roots to Lowveld agriculture
The Todd family story stretches back to the gold rush era of the late 1800s and evolved alongside the development of the Lowveld itself.
The Moodies and the gold rush that built Barberton
Gold, grit and a bottle of gin smashed over a reef, that’s how Barberton was born. Discover the dramatic story of the Moodie concession, the Barber brothers’ strike at Umvoti Creek, and how our town boomed almost overnight in 1884.
Words leave traces: digital etiquette in a small community
Digital platforms have become an extension of our community life. Facebook groups, WhatsApp discussions and online newspapers form part of our daily conversations
Weekend getaways: affordable escapes and hidden gems in the Lowveld
Most towns in the Lowveld is perfectly positioned for weekend getaways that do not require expensive flights or long road trips.
Hans Bornman: the man who preserved the Lowveld’s history
Over decades of writing, illustrating and researching, Hans Bornman became one of the region’s most dedicated storytellers, capturing the people, places and events that shaped Barberton and the wider De Kaap Valley.