A New Chapter in Our Human Story as the Sterkfontein Caves Reopen

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A new chapter has opened at one of the most important fossil sites in human history — and it’s right here in Gauteng.

The world-famous Sterkfontein Caves have officially reopened to the public — now under full management by Wits University — offering a more immersive dive into the story of where we come from.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes us underground...
25 Apr 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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