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Barberton offers visitors a journey through time

The town’s layout and walkability allow for self-guided tours of its many historical buildings.
Lynette Spencer

Laerskool Barberton Primary proudly part of EchoFest 2025 at Sudwala Caves

The event celebrated youth talent and offered an unforgettable experience in one of MP's iconic venues.
Lynette Spencer

Barberton's skies set to host Africa's premier paragliding competition

The primary launch site, Lone Tree Hill, stands at 1,290 meters above sea level and provides a spacious, grassy take-off area.
Lynette Spencer

Old and young enjoy the Pumakie Rugby and Netball day

This day is organized for the gr R, 1, 2 and 3 pupils and the main aim is to just have fun while learning new skills.
Lynette Spencer

Serving with faith: the New Barberton Christian Forum's mission

The Forum does not serve full meals, focusing instead on providing soup, bread, and prepared food parcels.
Lynette Spencer

A nugget fit for a tale: Barberton's Peacock Nugget and its curious journey

To stir public interest and perhaps inflate its perceived value, the syndicate had a model of the nugget made for display.
Lynette Spencer

Erika sluit haar roemryke onderwysloopbaan op 'n hoogtepunt af

My loopbaan was per toeval, maar dit was ’n groot voorreg, en een waarmee ek met genoegdoening kan terugkyk.
Lynette Spencer

Tracing the early footsteps of Percy Fitzpatrick in Barberton

Fitzpatrick arrived in Barberton in 1884, when the booming town teemed with diggers, traders, and adventurers.
Lynette Spencer

Faith and healing: BRC offers hope beyond addiction

The BRC team comprises dedicated professionals, committed to providing compassionate care.
Lynette Spencer

Barberton daisy proves resilience is always in bloom

What sets the Barberton daisy apart is not just its beauty, but its quiet metaphor for human resilience.
Lynette Spencer