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.
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Stories and moments shaping local life, from community happenings to everyday impact.
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.
First rugby and netball day a great success in Barberton
A colourful day of sport, community spirit and young talent unfolded at Laerskool Barberton Primary as schools from across the region gathered for the first rugby and netball day of the season.
Plaaslike skrywer Hendrik H. Moller stel debuutroman bekend
’n Barberton-inwoner se droom om ’n boek te skryf het uiteindelik werklikheid geword. Hendrik H. Moller se debuutroman, "Barberton Daisy: contrast of life and death", is ’n Laeveld-riller met ’n tegnologiese ondertoon wat reeds internasionale belangstelling begin trek.
Tragiese ongeluk verander vyf jongmense se lewens onherroeplik
’n Dag van atletiek en vriendskap het in ’n hartverskeurende tragedie geëindig toe vyf jongmense in ’n ernstige ongeluk op die R40 betrokke was.
Barberton XCM picking up speed
Known today as the Barberton XCM Mountain Bike Challenge, the event is deeply rooted in the town’s sporting and community heritage and has become synonymous with endurance, scenic beauty and community spirit.
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.