SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Joshua Li attends Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - David Gerster and Katherine Gerster attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Shannon Twumasi, Rita Marty, Tina Pena and Bonnie Rohrbacher attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders of political parties in the GNU comment on the outcome of the Government of National Unity Leaders Retreat meeting convened over two days at the Cradle of Humankind in Mogale City, Gauteng Province.

The Government of National Unity Leaders’ Retreat provided a platform for political leadership of governing parties to reflect on collaboration among parties across the political spectrum within the framework of the 2024 post-election Statement of Intent.

The meeting was attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile (ANC), John Steenhuisen (DA), Velenkosini Hlabisa (IFP), Gayton McKenzie (PA), Corné Mulder (FF Plus), Bantu Holomisa (UDM), Songezo Zibi (Rise Mzansi), Ganief Hendricks (Al Jama-Ah), Mzwanele Nyhontso (PAC) and Brett Herron (Good). [Photo: GCIS]

Taunton Flower Show [ TFS ] - Headgear/1

Maropeng Visitor Center, South Africa

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

The name Cradle of Humankind reflects the fact that the site has produced a large number, as well as some of the oldest, hominid fossils ever found, some dating back as far as 3.5 million years ago.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Wright Lassiter III attends Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Nima Davis and Julie Sprengel attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind

The Evolution of Man, Maropeng Visitor Center, South Africa

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Kathleen McIntosh and Michael Covarrubias attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

Last Day in S.A. - Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng, South Africa. Pictures from the Cradle of Humankind "Museum"

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Kathleen McIntosh and Michael Covarrubias attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Interiors of Humankind Advertising by PPS Architect

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Performance attends Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

Tower of London [ - never! ]

www.maropeng.co.za/

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Alisahah Jackson, Tom McGinn, Julie Sprengel, Veronica Mallett, Nima Davis and Scott Davis attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Janel Monroe and Sig Shirodkar attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Humankind is drawn to dogs because they are so like ourselves –

Bumbling, affectionate, confused, easily disappointed, and eager to be amused,

grateful for kindness and the least attention. ~Pam Brown

Friday night my daughter Faith and my granddaughter Grace were here. It was snowing out and very cozy in the house. Poor Sadie gets neglected when the grand-baby is here as you can see from these photos! ;-)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Maria Aguirre and Guillermo Lopez attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Dawn Bui, Jason Limtiaco, Kieu Tran and Raya Galang attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Picnic bench with a truly wonderful view.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

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President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders of political parties in the GNU comment on the outcome of the Government of National Unity Leaders Retreat meeting convened over two days at the Cradle of Humankind in Mogale City, Gauteng Province.

The Government of National Unity Leaders’ Retreat provided a platform for political leadership of governing parties to reflect on collaboration among parties across the political spectrum within the framework of the 2024 post-election Statement of Intent.

The meeting was attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile (ANC), John Steenhuisen (DA), Velenkosini Hlabisa (IFP), Gayton McKenzie (PA), Corné Mulder (FF Plus), Bantu Holomisa (UDM), Songezo Zibi (Rise Mzansi), Ganief Hendricks (Al Jama-Ah), Mzwanele Nyhontso (PAC) and Brett Herron (Good). [Photo: GCIS]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Atmosphere at Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Kristi Yamaguchi, Kathleen McIntosh and Janet Reilly attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Lilicia Bailey, Sig Shirodkar and Janel Monroe attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 22 - Jason Limtiaco, Kim Smith-Gross, Laurie Giles, Jean Ham, Ron Collins, Jong Choi and Stephanie Meyers attend Humankindness Gala on May 22nd 2024 at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography)