Bornman family helped shape the De Kaap Valley
Among those early settlers were the Bornmans of Bornmans Drift, a family whose history became closely intertwined with the development of the Barberton district.
Kings, cattle and kingdoms: How the Swazi nation shaped the De Kaap Valley
Before Barberton: The Swazi people of the De Kaap Valley
When war came to Barberton
From blockhouses and military patrols to railway tragedies and fearful civilians, Barberton played an important role during the Anglo-Boer War.
Gold, ghost mines and forgotten fortunes
Step back in time at the Barberton Museum
Established in 1898, the Barberton Museum began with a modest collection of geological samples but has since grown into a remarkable heritage complex that preserves the story of Barberton, its people, and its world-famous geological significance.
Gold, loss and uncertainty: three mines that shaped the community
While famous names like Sheba and Fairview dominate the town’s early history, three smaller operations, Lily, Barbrook and Makhonjwa mines, played deeply personal role in the lives of generations of local families.