are unable to deny the calling. A rejection of the calling could lead to sickness or even death. A sangoma once claimed to have healed a 17-year-old boy from the HIV/AIDS in these caves. The traditional healers use water from the waterfalls and herbs from the mountains. People and animals live together in harmony in these caves. Motouleng The Motouleng caves, meaning 'place of beating drums', are located in the mountains of the eastern Free State and Lesotho, between Clarens and Fouriesberg. The large cave was created in a limestone mountain by a rock fall. A small river and pools lie below the cave. There is a fountain at the entrance of Motouleng called 'Sediba sa Bophelo', meaning 'The Fountain of Life' where people drop coins for good fortune. The cave is a 2 km hike from the nearest farm, which is located 15 km out of Clarens. Locals go as they please while visitors are required to attend guided tours to ensure respect for the ancestors. Women are required to wear long skirts and cover themselves up out of respect. Bodimong Badimong caves, meaning 'place of ancestors', is a complex valley with caves and isolated areas. The area lies between Ficksburg and Fouriesburg. These areas are believed to be possessed by powerful spirits. Close to these caves is a prominent sacred medicinal clay site called 'Nkokomoni', meaning 'the swelling place'. Both the Motouleng and Bodimong cave sites are highly regarded as they contain many forms of symbolism for both the Basotho traditions as well as Christian individuals. Rituals People who perform rituals in these caves include herbalists, diviners and traditional healers who all aim to treat disease and reduce misfortune. They also perform rituals to protect families, homesteads, cattle, and property. Rituals performed in these sacred locations are regarded as important for the holistic well being of an individual. The caves also function to mark the rite of passage for specific occasions including births, puberty, marriage, baptisms, and even funerals. The caves are also used to recognize harvesting times and commemorate unifying events as well as catastrophic events such as war and famine. These rituals are important as they help define the social makeup of the Basotho communities as they turn 'boys to men' and 'girls to women'. The areas are open for all people to see, however, some rituals are done in isolation and privacy as the Basotho