Gunnar Schillings found the area close to the old Sterkfontein caves and the Wondercave not only interesting because of ancient history and proximity to Johannesburg and Pretoria, but found a spring which flows consistently even during times of draught and is of dolomite origin. It is located in the heart of the Kromdraai Nature Conservancy, which received in December 1999 World Heritage Status by UNESCO as the "Origin of Humankind". Have a look at the highlighted links referring to the caves and history. It is surrounded by game parks, like the Rhino and Lion park of Kromdraai and some private game reserves. No polluting industry is found higher up the mountains, guaranteeing consistence of purity for the future. It took three years of extensive studies to home in on the source.
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