On 7 December it was time for Maropeng to reflect on seven years of welcoming visitors from around the world to the Cradle of Humankind. Prominent scientists joined the Maropeng staff for a celebratory lunch.

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Here's to seven more years at Maropeng!

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Maropeng managing director Tony Rubin addresses the guests

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Tony Rubin cuts the cake alongside Kananelo Tlebere from the Gauteng Department of Economic Development

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Lunch was held at the Tumulus Restaurant

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On the left: Professor Bruce Rubidge, Doctor Bernard Zipfel and Doctor Christine Steininger. On the right: Kananelo Tlebere, Professor Francis Thackeray and Maggs Pillay of the Cradle of Humankind Management Authority

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Patrick Mutavhatsindi (food and beverage manager) with Grey Banda (food and beverage duty manager)