Culture

Discover more about the people of Barberton, their culture and what makes them tick. The Umjindi Trust Cultural Group in Emjindini and the LaNyandza Cultural Group at Low’s Creek provide a rich source of indigenous dances, crafts, games, food and story telling, and will entertain visitors on request. People with disabilities at the Ekujabuleni Disabled Centre in Emjindini, specialize in indigenous crafts such as beading, grass plaiting and weaving and wood carving.

Roadside hawkers sell a range of supplies, from fresh fruit and vegetables to wooden African crafts. The most popular vending areas are at the main intersections on the R40 and R38 and from various pavement stalls in town.

For many Swazi people traditional healers (sangomas) are the norm and Western medicine the alternative. In order to serve his patients’ every need, Barberton has its own cyber sangoma, who can be consulted via e-mail.