The road to Barberton was paved in gold, gin, danger and hotels
At the bottom of the notorious Chute stood Jenkinson’s Hotel beside Gin Creek, where transport riders stopped to refill their gin bottles before continuing towards the goldfields.
Lynette Spencer
Cinema to rock the OppiDam Musiekfees 2026
Cinema will bring the unmistakable sound of the 1980s to the OppiDam Musiekfees 2026 on October 2. For a generation that grew up with their music, it promises to be a trip down memory lane, while introducing a new generation to a band that continues to evolve.
From fear to fascination, a lifelong love affair with elephants
Today, on World Elephant Day, I find myself thinking not only about the elephants I have encountered throughout my life, but also about the people who dedicate their lives to protecting them.
Adam's Calendar guards one of Mpumalanga's greatest mysteries
Is Adam's Calendar the world's oldest man-made structure, or is the truth something entirely different?
Women: The strength that carries the world
From the very beginning of humanity, women have been life-givers, nurturers, teachers, protectors and builders of families and communities.
Gas or electricity? Understanding the best energy solution for your home
Both gas and electricity have advantages and disadvantages, and the best solution often depends on how energy is being used.
The famous fig tree of Fig Tree Creek
Before there were roads, filling stations or cafés, one giant fig tree became the most famous stop on the journey to Barberton.