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Right at home at Maropeng – Maropeng Ramalepa

By Miliswa Sitshwele

“Hi, my name is Maropeng. This place is named after me – I am the trustee of this place.”

This is just one of the ways the ways in which Maropeng Ramalepa introduces himself during his guided tours of Maropeng. It’s a popular gimmick with the visiting children.

Book your 2011 class outing to Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves

Almost half a million schoolchildren have visited Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves over the past five years and we’re excited to host that many more in 2011.

Maropeng adds more fun with new playground equipment

The Cradle of Humankind is currently undergoing an exciting upgrade with the installation of new playground equipment at Maropeng.

Before and after the rain: Landscapes at Maropeng – Photo essay of the week

This week’s photo essay showcases the landscape around Maropeng before and after a summer rainfall.

Going the extra mile – Colleen Kefilwe Mosito

Colleen Kefilwe Mosito, Maropeng’s banqueting and marketplace supervisor, is always willing to go the extra mile for guests, and with a smile: “I enjoy each and every job I do here. I wish that I could work here forever. The managers always greet us with a smile and I love coming to work. Everybody here likes to work,” says Colleen.

Win with the Cradle of Humankind and Maropeng this summer

President Jacob Zuma’s concrete footprint to be installed at Maropeng – Photo essay of the week

At a recent gala dinner held at the Maropeng Visitor Centre, President Jacob Zuma literally followed in the footsteps of a number of dignitaries by making an imprint of his foot in concrete, to be included on the walkway to the Tumulus building entrance.

An African chef – Joash Mangoli Boiyo

In 2003, Joash Mangoli Boiyo moved from Kenya to South Africa in search of better opportunities. In March 2008, he joined Maropeng as a junior chef, making salads and sandwiches, and hasn’t looked back since.

Cooking from the heart – Johnny Molefe

Johnny Molefe has been cooking up delicious creations in the Maropeng Visitor Centre for five years now, but this experienced chef’s career in cuisine spans two decades.

President Zuma visits Maropeng – Photo essay of the week

This week’s photo essay features images from a glamourous event held on Saturday, October 30 at Maropeng. A red carpet was rolled out to welcome President Jacob Zuma and other dignitaries for a dinner to launch the 7th Confederation of African Football Women’s Championship.