Barberton learner makes strategic moves
From learning chess at home to competing on the national stage, Barberton High learner Bafana Sgudhla is making impressive moves in the world of chess, already earning a Junior Master title at just 14.
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New Moraea species discovered in Mpumalanga
A tiny wildflower discovered in Mpumalanga has just been declared a brand-new species after more than 30 years of confusion. Moraea goldmanniorum is rare, delicate, and only flowers for a few hours each day, proving that the Mpumalanga’s surrounding landscapes still hold remarkable secrets.
Janco Pelser: a decade in Dubai and still at home in the desert
Jamestown: The forgotten gold camp that came before Barberton
Before Barberton became a booming gold-rush town, there was Jamestown, a rough, fever-ridden diggers’ camp where some of the valley’s first gold was found. Today it has almost vanished from memory, but its story marks the true beginning of the Barberton goldfields.
The nightmare of travelling by road
The Easter weekend reminded many of us why we think twice before travelling. From reckless overtaking to taxis using the shoulder as a fast lane, our roads tell a worrying story.
Fiks in die Laeveld: hoe Barberton en omliggende dorpe saam in beweging bly
Van Barberton tot Low’s Creek, Kaapmuiden tot Nelspruit en die landelike nedersettings tussenin, maak al hoe meer mense gebruik van hul natuurlike omgewing om aktief te bly en ’n gesonder leefstyl te volg.
Life beyond the dust and danger in the early mining town of Barberton
Today, echoes of that vibrant past remain in heritage buildings, local traditions, and the stories still shared across generations, because even in the toughest of times, Barberton’s people understood, and still understand, the value of laughter and music.