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The position is to support Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves – the official interpretation centres for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site with a Human Resources function.

Ruth Heloise First and Joe Slovo (born Yossel Mashel Slovo) married in 1949. Husband and wife were leaders of the war to end apartheid in South Africa. Communists, scholars, parents and uncompromising militants, they were the perfect enemies for the white police state. Together they were swept up in the growing resistance to apartheid, and together they experienced repression and exile.

Victoria Nonyamezelo and Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge paid the supreme price for defending the rights of oppressed South Africans to exist in conditions of freedom, justice, peace and democracy. As husband and wife, they forfeited family life in pursuit of a non-racial, non-sexist, free and fair South Africa for all. Their brutal killings at the hands of state assassins galvanised oppressed South Africans into vigorous action to bring about liberation in South Africa.

Walter Sisulu and Nontsikelelo Albertina Thethiwe were born in small rural villages in Transkei, in the Eastern Cape. They met in 1941 in Johannesburg. He was a young lawyer and political activist and she a nurse. They would go on to spend more than three decades committed to each other in love and life.

Adelaide Frances Tshukudu met Oliver Reginald Tambo in Johannesburg at a meeting at the Eastern Township branch of the African National Congress. She was a nurse at the Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto, and Oliver a rising ANC politician and partner in the first South African black law practice with Nelson Mandela.

What does Maropeng have in common with Valentine’s Day? Both are about displaying passion and reverence for preserving historic events that have changed our lives.

The Long March to Freedom public art exhibition, comprising almost 100 bronze statues of South African struggle stalwarts created by local artists, can be viewed at Maropeng until mid-2019.

Armchair astronomers in South Africa will have their eyes to the skies at midnight tonight to catch a glimpse of the Geminid meteor shower, the annual phenomenon NASA calls the last and strongest meteor shower of the year.

Putting together holiday plans? Here are five reasons why Maropeng should definitely be on your list of things to do …

Take the stress out of Christmas lunch by treating the family to a delicious feast at one of Gauteng’s most iconic destinations. There’s a little something for everyone on our menu.

The stones and bones discovered in the Cradle of Humankind have taken researchers, students and explorers back in time, providing great historical insight. But now, researchers in the Cradle of Humankind have set their sights on the future by introducing immersive technology in the form of a virtual reality app that offers a palpable experience of the Dinaledi Chamber.

Maropeng recently provided the backdrop for a beautiful South African version of British singer Ed Sheeran’s hit, Shape of You. It was performed by the Ndlovu Youth Choir and flute player Wouter Kellerman.

Vincent Nettmann, like so many other astronomers, was captured by the idea of mapping out the moon and stars at a very young age. From the time of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Nettmann wanted to have a closer look into space.

Maropeng’s Stone Park was a blaze of colour on Monday during the inaugural Cradle Colour Fest. Here are some of our favourite pics from the event …

A new discovery in Blombos Cave in the Western Cape poses fascinating questions about the origins of modern human behaviour.

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Musicians, dancers, deejays and fashion designers are all part of the line-up for the inaugural Cradle Colour Fest.

Here’s why the Cradle Colour Fest should be top of your list when you’re considering plans for Heritage Day …

Professor Ron Clarke talked to us about the significance of the most complete Australopithecus skeleton ever found. “Little Foot” was unveiled at Maropeng for an event on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit last week.

A striking ballet performance, a whirlwind virtual tour and historic handprints were all part of a special BRICS event at Maropeng. The visit via satellite link was included in the BRICS Summit, which took place in Johannesburg this week.

Winter is in full swing and will be with us for some time. But while it may be icy out there, that’s really no reason to hibernate. You’re invited to come out and play. Come and visit the Cradle of Humankind to try out the following five fun things to do this winter.

Maropeng’s beautiful new Stone Park was carefully designed to represent humanity’s origin story. Our MD, Michael Worsnip, writes about this contemplative, relaxing new addition to Maropeng’s grounds.

Maropeng will be at EduWeek 2018 at the Ticketpro Dome next week. We’re looking forward to discussing the kind of role that heritage sites like the Cradle of Humankind can play in education.

Looking for a relaxing day out with Dad this Father’s Day? We’ve got the perfect idea for you. Bring him over to the Tumulus Restaurant at Maropeng for a delicious Father’s Day buffet in a great setting.