Wits University Origins Centre
Johannesburg
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This enlightening museum centre tells the story of early humans settling South Africa. Here you will find interesting exhibitions about various historic events, as well as various artefacts dating back to prehistoric times. Audio guides are available.
Useful Information
- Address: Corner Yale & Enoch Sontonga, Johannesburg
- Phone: +27 11 717 4700
- More Info: www.wits.ac.za/origins
Do & See
The city built on gold has seen its yellow mine dumps recycled, and replaced by towering skyscrapers and glitzy shopping malls. The history of the not too distant apartheid history is remembered in superb new museums.

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