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Paleoanthropologist Professor Lee Berger and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa  hold a replica of one of the Homo naledi fossils at the Cradle of Humankind, 10 September 2015. Picture: Christa Eyber/EWN.

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Lee Berger to be honoured as one of Time's 100 most influential

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Berger is an award-winning paleoanthropologist, researcher, explorer, author and speaker from the Evolutionary Studies Institute at Wits University in...

  • Long legs suggest Homo naledi was built for walking, while ape-like shoulders suggest it was probably also a good climber. Picture: Supplied.

    New species Homo naledi unveiled in SA

    The top secret historic fossil discovery was unveiled at the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng today.

    2442 days ago
  • Entrance to the Maropeng Visitors' Centre. Picture: Maropeng.

    WATCH LIVE: Historic fossil discovery announcement

    The discovery has been kept secret for years & is said to involve the largest African trove of fossils.

    2442 days ago
  • FILE: Job Kibii with Lee Berger at the Malapa Cave site. Picture: Maropeng.

    Govt announces paleontological tourism plans

    Plans have been announced to explore paleontological tourism in a bid to attract markets to heritage sites.

    2812 days ago
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