community believes they require respect. Some of these rituals are profound, therefore people who do not understand the rituals or who are unable to show respect are not permitted to view as their actions or behaviours could anger the ancestors. A documentary on the essence of healing powers was consented to and produced in the fertility caves. Art San rock paintings are found in the walls of the sacred caves. These paintings show that communities of hunter-gatherers lived inside these caves. The artwork in the caves is described as having a 'spiritual dimension' as the art displays trance experiences, unrealistic appearing animals, and other strange figures. The trances were achieved through rhythmic dancing and clapping in the caves. The trance is described as a 'feeling of transformation into the spiritual realm' where the people have the ability to fight evil spirits with the protection of animal power. Ancient paintings are still visible, however they are continuously being eroded by natural elements and cattle. Newer symbols written in English are also found in the caves. Many of these tell the stories of how HIV/AIDS has caused destruction in many of the local communities. Land and ownership Tour guides report an initial resistance from farmers to allow people to visit the caves as they are on private property. Some farmers charge an amount of eight South African rands for entry. The Basotho monarchy lost its sacred land between 1843 and 1869 to the settlers of the land. There have been multiple unsuccessful political appeals made for the return of the 'lost land'. There has been a rapid re-occupation of the sacred caves in recent years. Local white landowners have been unsuccessful in expelling new pilgrims. The state is not willing to place the laws of private property above those of access to religious and heritage sites. Nearby these caves is Mautse, a black township, and Rosendal, a white farming and arts community. Mautse is a vulnerable community, as t is essentially a squatters camp. The weather conditions, specifically heavy rain, has caused destruction in the township, leaving people without homes. Within the last two years, Mautse communinity member Lerato Mosala and Rosendal business owner Frik de Jager created Project Nkgono to help rebuild homes in the township community. It has thus far been a positive effort to spark change n the township. See also Modderpoort Isinuka Mud Caves and Sulphur Pools Traditional