Episode 003

The ‘cradle of humankind’, the North West of South Africa, was the birthplace of the first humans. In this episode, Desmond Tutu explores the red-earthed ‘platinum province’. Economically dependent on reserves of mineable materials: gold, platinum, uranium and diamonds; it is also home to the controversial (for its hosting of pop stars breaking the cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa) holiday resort, Sun City.