De Kaap Echo

Barberton neem afskeid van geliefde gemeenskapslid, Brenda Potgieter

“Brenda was altyd bereid om ’n hand te gee, of dit nou by die skool, kerk of sportveld was.”
Lynette Spencer

En toe skryf sy sommer self vir De Kaap Echo: My Ickabog avontuur

Ek is mal oor Harry Potter. Ek bedoel, wie is nie? Ek het gedroom van Hogwarts en towerkuns.
Lynette Spencer en Ané Janse van Rensburg

Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest: The gold rush rivalry that shaped two towns

Pilgrim’s Rest came first, but Barberton quickly outpaced it in terms of production, profit, and population.
Lynette Spencer

Dreamer, drifter, deluded genius: the curious case of Tom McLachlan

Not many people may know about this interesting prospector and the great influence he had on the discovery of gold in Barberton.
Lynette Spencer

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