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Maropeng holiday highlights: Cooper’s Cave, StarLab and Maropeng Hotel

In an interview this morning, Maropeng’s General Manager Erica Jago told popular talkshow host David O’ Sullivan of Talk Radio 702 about some of the things to do at Maropeng during the holidays.

Discover the stories and science behind the stars at Maropeng

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the lights you see above you, about the belt named after an ancient hunter or how sailors could chart their way by looking for the Southern Cross?

Maropeng committed to environmental sustainability

By Nthabiseng Shongwe

When Homo sapiens first emerged 200,000 to 150,000 years ago, there were probably only a few hundred. Today humankind is fast approaching the 10-billion mark.

As our population grows, there is ever more competition for precious resources, threatening our sustainability as a species and that of the life forms around us. As the visitor centre to the Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng is as much focused on educating the public about our past as on raising awareness around the need for environmental conservation so as to ensure our future.

Best sellers at the Maropeng shop – Photo essay of the week

This festive season, why not pick up a few gifts for your loved ones from the Maropeng shop, situated at the entrance of the Maropeng Visitor Centre.

Top training leads to top service at Maropeng

By Sarah Key

For half a decade Maropeng has been making the history of humankind and our evolution accessible to local and international visitors alike. The visitor centre serves as the gateway to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. It also stands as testament to the value of staff training and development.

An all-rounder and ongoing learner – Kefilwe Mabothla

Miliswa Sitshwele

Kefilwe Mabothla never thought that she would be a supervisor, but when opportunities to work in other departments at Maropeng arose, she grabbed them with both hands. She joined Maropeng in 2005 as a housekeeper, but soon moved on to the banqueting division, then becoming a cashier, and then a guide. Today she is supervisor at the Market Place Restaurant.

Little wonder Kefilwe calls herself an all-rounder.

Christmas Day giving at Maloney’s Eye Primary School

Maropeng and Bryanston-based goodwill organisation Dads’ Charity recently joined forces to bring Christmas to the children of Maloney’s Eye, a rural primary school situated near the Maropeng Visitor Centre.

Larger than life: the installation of “Fred” at Maropeng – photo essay

A fanged friend named “Fred” is enthralling visitors to Maropeng this holiday season. 

Dominican School for the Deaf visits Maropeng

By Kate Rau

Learners from the Dominican School for the Deaf visited Maropeng recently, joining the ranks of some 500 000 learners who have grown their understanding of human origins and the Cradle of Humankind since Maropeng opened its doors five years ago.

Maropeng celebrates five years of success

Five years ago, on December 7, 2005, the Maropeng Visitor Centre opened its doors, welcoming the world to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.