This memorial, being commemorative of the larger NZASM endeavour, falls under the generic NZASM statement of significance. Its importance lies in its associations with South Africa's community and heritage; it has the potential to yield information for understanding; as an object it demonstrates principal characteristics; has particular aesthetic characteristics; has strong and special associations with both historic and contemporaneous communities; has a special association with the life and work of an important organisation and its associated persons; all as they relate to the culture of South Africa and her international cultural historic affiliates. It is a unique ensemble that includes the memorialisation of the rack rail system. The memorial forms part of what can be seen as a heritage area.
