Sammy Marks: The empire builder who left his mark on Barberton
From immigrant trader to Transvaal tycoon, Sammy Marks helped shape Barberton’s golden rise.
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Barberton, 1884: The journal of a gold digger
My name is James "Jim" Redding. I am thirty-seven years old, though my face has aged faster than the calendar says. I came from Kimberley with a rusted spade, a donkey, and a sack of pipe tobacco, and I suppose, a head full of dreams.
French Bob: The mysterious gold digger who lit the fire before Barberton’s boom
The enigmatic loner whose 1883 gold find helped spark the birth of Barberton.
Barberton celebrates 141 years of golden beginnings
The story of Barberton begins in June 1884, when Graham Barber and his cousins Fred and Harry discovered a rich gold reef at Umvoti Creek.
A celebration of Barberton: 141 years of gold, grit and greatness
Barberton is more than a mining town. It’s a living archive of South African history with tales that shimmer brighter than gold dust.
Remembering Sophia Jardim: Barberton’s earth angel
Sophia was more than just a mother and community figure. She was a beacon of unconditional love whose life mission was to serve those most in need, especially children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Moths newly elected
New committee to lead the MOTHS in the next year has been elected.