Mapungubwe is set hard against the northern border of South Africa, joining Zimbabwe and Botswana ... zone are legally protected through the National Heritage Resources Act (No 25 of 1999), the World ...

adding fuel to the theory that humans and their ancestors originated in Africa. In 1999, UNESCO declared the area a World Heritage site, referring to it as the “undisputed Cradle of Humankind.” ...

“We need to make sure that World Heritage is truly ... and to recognize and protect African heritage.” This means recognizing the richness, vibrancy and complexity of natural and cultural sites across ...

On World Heritage Day, we celebrate not just old monuments or stunning landscapes, but also the remarkable fossil sites that have ... The vast Karoo region of South Africa is not just a fossil ...

According to UNESCO, Africa accounts for 12.26 percent of World Heritage Sites globally, but the sites' future is uncertain given the threat of rapid urbanization, weak protection laws and ...