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The Kingdom of the Big Cats fossil display – photo essay
Bolt’s Farm, located 2.5km from Sterkfontein Caves, is home to a number of significant discoveries. Nicknamed the Kingdom of the Big Cats, Bolt’s Farm is the first place in Africa where the partial skeletons of big cats have been found.
Maropeng staff graduate from mentorship programme
Maropeng staff members continue to grow and succeed in their jobs thanks to a fantastic mentorship programme run by the Visitor Centre of the Cradle of Humankind.
Maropeng and Discovery bring Christmas to Maloney’s Eye Primary School
Laughter and games are what every child wishes for and with the help of Maropeng, learners at Maloney’s Eye Primary School got to enjoy all this and more.
Tree planted in memory of Professor Tim Partrdige at Sterkfontein Caves
Colleagues of the late anthropologist, geologist and climatologist Professor Tim Partridge paid a moving tribute to him yesterday, at the Sterkfontein Caves, on the second anniversary of his death.
Responsible tourism mobile app now available to green travellers
It’s here – the Apple Green Globe App – and Maropeng is among South Africa’s hottest green tourist attractions looking to benefit from this recently launched app.
Malapa fossils on National Geographic Live
The fossils discovered at the Malapa Cave site in the Cradle of Humankind have been making headlines for the past two years.
Celebrate the festive season in the Cradle of Humankind with Maropeng
If you’re in Gauteng this festive season make sure to head for the Cradle of Humankind for some serious fun with Maropeng.
New kitchen for Maloney’s Eye rural school
Work has begun on a new kitchen for Maloney’s Eye rural primary school after the official sod turning ceremony took place on November 30, 2011, attended by sponsors Maropeng and the Dad’s Charity Challenge.
Maropeng hosts Broom Colloquium – photo essay
Maropeng successfully hosted the Royal Society’s Broom Colloquium at the Tumulus building’s conference centre, this past Saturday, November 26.
Five things you didn’t know about Professor Robert Broom
Maropeng is delighted to be hosting the Royal Society of South Africa’s Broom Colloquium on Saturday, November 26.
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