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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Komphela: I felt so sorry for Middendorp: Steve Komphela has offered his sympathies to German coach Ernst Middendorp for the manner in which he parted ways with Kaizer Chiefs. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Level 1 could spike COVID-19 cases: Expert: JOHANNESBURG – South Africa could see a further surge in Covid-19 cases under level one as more people come into contact with each other. That’s according to the National Institute for Communicable … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Nersa says Eskom must be buyer of IPP power arising from new determination: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says that Eskom should remain the buyer of the electricity produced by independent power producers (IPPs) and procured by the Department of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Erasmus: Bok coaches enjoyed draft picks excercise: SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says the draft picks exercise was a refreshing way to pick the squads for next weekend’s Springbok Showdown. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Pistorius ‘too traumatized’ to train – family: Once one of the world’s fastest, Pistorius now is reportedly ‘too traumatized’ for full training, says his family. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Cradle of Humankind and Ancient Roots

While the modern city is only about 140 years old, the ground beneath it holds the secrets of humanity’s earliest ancestors. Located just 50 kilometers northwest of the city center is the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This area contains a complex system of limestone caves, including the famous Sterkfontein Caves, where nearly 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered.

Significant finds like “Mrs. Ples” (Australopithecus africanus) and the near-complete skeleton of “Little Foot” have provided scientists with crucial evidence about how early hominids walked upright and transitioned into the Homo genus. More recently, in 2013, the discovery of Homo naledi in the Rising Star cave system stunned the scientific community, suggesting that ancient human relatives may have practiced ritualized burial much earlier than previously thought. This proximity to the “birthplace of humanity” gives Johannesburg a unique cultural depth; while it is a city of skyscrapers and high finance, it is also a place where you can stand on the very ground where our species took its first steps.