Case Decision - 188646

Thank you for your indication that development is to take place in this area.
In terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, no 25 of 1999, heritage resources, including archaeological or palaeontological sites over 100 years old, graves older than 60 years, structures older than 60 years are protected. They may not be disturbed without a permit from the relevant heritage resources authority. The PalaeoSensitivity Map on SAHRIS (http://sahra.org.za/map/palaeo indicates the demarcated area falls into an area of very high palaeontological sensitivity. This means that before such sites are disturbed by development it is incumbent on the developer to ensure that a Heritage Impact Assessment is done. This must include the archaeological and palaeontological component (Phase 1) and any other applicable heritage components. Appropriate (Phase 2) mitigation, which involves recording, sampling and dating sites that are to be destroyed, must be done as required.
Please note that a Heritage Impact Assessment must be undertaken for this project before approval from the competent authority is received and construction starts. SAHRA will make further recommendations regarding this project as soon as the HIA is submitted.