Janco Pelser: a decade in Dubai and still at home in the desert
Janco was a teacher at Barberton High School and left South Africa in mid-August 2015 in search of both professional challenge and personal adventure.
Here, There and Everywhere
Easy reads, real advice, and stories that fit into every kind of day, whether you call Barberton home or not.
Local teachers build a life in the UAE amid regional tensions
Reenen and Kamille Louw share why they left South Africa, what life is really like in the UAE, and whether they plan to come home.
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.
Small steps that make a big difference in healthy living
Healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated. Small daily habits can help manage stress, improve sleep and support both mental and physical well-being.
🎥 Beat the Barberton sun with a DIY shade-net tunnel
Barberton’s summer heat can be tough on vegetables, but a simple shade-net tunnel can make all the difference.
Barberton’s hidden gems, small businesses worth rediscovering
Barberton is filled with hidden gems, small businesses we pass every day but don’t always stop to appreciate.
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.