# The world-famous Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site in Gauteng has reopened to the public today. It has been closed to the public since July 2022 due to safety concerns from heavy rainfall and flooding. The site has yielded significant hominid fossils, including Mrs Ples and Little Foot. The caves, which serve as a dynamic location for science, discovery and education, attracts more than 80-thousand visitors annually.
Sterkfontein Caves reopened to the public after a nearly three-year closure