When faith came to the goldfields
By the late 1880s, Barberton had representatives of several Christian denominations, each attempting to establish a congregation in a rapidly expanding gold-mining town.
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Erfenisdag: Wie bring die vleis?
Erfenisdag is veel meer as ’n openbare vakansiedag en beslis meer as net ’n verskoning om ’n vuur aan te steek en vleis daarop te gooi.
Teachers swapped the red pen for a bowling wood
Over the years, Wellness Day has taken various forms, from entertainment and outings to other activities designed to give teachers a well-earned change of scenery.
Swart klere, maar ’n boodskap wat ons almal moet hoor
Wanneer ’n skool sy meisies vra om swart aan te trek, is dit meer as net ’n bewusmakingsdag. Dit is ’n standpunt teen die geweld wat steeds te veel vroue se lewens verwoes.
Die Venters begin ’n nuwe hoofstuk in Australië
Barend en Chrisnia Venter het in 2026 hul Barberton-wortels agtergelaat en na Australië verhuis om ’n nuwe toekoms vir hul gesin te bou.
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance
For most of us, mosquitoes are simply an irritating part of summer. Their bites itch, they leave small red bumps and, if there are enough of them, they can make spending time outdoors decidedly unpleasant.
📽️ Marathon puts Barberton’s ancient mountains to the test
The race proved to be every bit as demanding as its reputation suggests, while once again placing Barberton’s extraordinary geological and cultural heritage firmly in the spotlight.