John Duncan: a life shaped by the De Kaap Valley
From a farm boy known as “Dubula” to a merchant navy engineer sailing the world’s oceans, John Andrew Duncan’s life was shaped by adventure, resilience and deep roots in the De Kaap Valley.
Local Legends: Then & Now
Honouring remarkable locals, from past pioneers to today’s unsung heroes.
The Duncan's of Barberton: A family rooted in gold rush history
The Duncan family has been part of Barberton since the gold‑rush days of the 1880s. From early bakeries and stores to generations of local business involvement, their story, to this day, forms an important part of the town’s heritage.
Barberton mourns the passing of one of its beloved sons
Alicia van Luik - van groot verhoë na ’n hoër roeping
Van klein dorpie tot groot drome
Kobie du Preez se lewe is ’n verhaal van volharding, kreatiwiteit en passie.
A glimpse into De Kaap Valleys' early days: Lawson family of Eureka City
This family story offers a rare glimpse into the people who lived and worked in Eureka City during the Barberton gold rush.
Oom Paul Kruger’s calm-under-fire visit to the goldfields
President Paul Kruger's visit became one of the town’s most talked‑about moments in history.