Case Decision - 198567

Final Comment
Considering the evidence provided indicating the absence of archaeological material, and that the proposed demolition is unlikely to affect palaeontological material, the SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites Unit grants exemption to this project from having to undertake further archaeological or palaeontological heritage assessments, on condition that:- The recommendations in the letter of exemption and this comment are adhered to.- If any evidence of archaeological sites or remains (e.g., remnants of stone-made structures, indigenous ceramics, bones, stone artefacts, ostrich eggshell fragments and charcoal/ash concentrations), fossils or other categories of heritage resources are found during the proposed activities, SAHRA must be alerted immediately, and a professional archaeologist or palaeontologist, depending on the nature of the finds, must be contacted as soon as possible to inspect the findings. If the newly discovered heritage resources prove to be of archaeological or palaeontological significance a Phase 2 rescue operation might be necessary. 
If any unmarked human burials are uncovered and the archaeologist called in to inspect the finds and/or the police find them to be heritage graves, mitigation may be necessary and the SAHRA Burial Grounds and Graves (BGG) Unit must be contacted for processes to follow.
Should the project be granted Environmental Authorisation, SAHRA must be notified and all relevant documents submitted to the case on SAHRIS.
With regards to the demolition of the house recorded in the exemption letter, all permissions and/or permits to do so must be obtained from the Gauteng Provincial Heritage Resources Authority.