Permit - 350893

Dear Mr Francois Nortje

Thank you for for submitting your application for the Iziko Museums of South Africa installation of  Wi-Fi technology in the Iziko Castle of Good Hope as part of a large ICT Infrastructure upgrade across all their museum buildings the work is in accordance with Section 27(18) of the National Heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999.The purpose is to enable and provide network and internet access to the museums' visitors and staff from certain areas within the buildings. The proposed activity aligns with the statutory provisions intended to protect and conserve South Africa's national heritage resources. 

The following documents were assessed as part of the application: 

• Castle of Good Hope_Letter of Consent_ May 2024_0.pdf
• ANNEXURE A CPT Museum WLAN planning report (002).pdf
• ANNEXURE B Iziko INTEGRATED CONSERVATION MANAGMENT PLAN Sep18.pdf
• ANNEXURE C Block F Iziko Castle of Good Hope plans.pdf
• HERITAGE STATEMENT CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE.pdf
• Letter of Consent Castle of Good Hope CT Gilfellan.pdf

The permit is granted on the condition that a site inspection is conducted prior to the commencement of any construction activities. This inspection is necessary to ascertain the precise points of contact on the built fabric and to establish methods to mitigate any potential impact on the heritage building.

Conditions:
1. If Mr Francois Nortje (Osmond Lange Architects and Planners) on behalf of the IZIKO Museums is not to be present on the site at all times then SAHRA must
be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorized representatives.
2. The activities will consist of:
• All relevant excavations and preparation of the site for construction
•Removal and disposal of all waste material related to construction.
• The building of the structure and making good according to documentation as outlined on (page 40) of the submitted
report.
3. All waste material and leftover equipment will be removed from the site once the construction has been completed, and
the site will be left in the manner it was found (save for the new action).
4. The landowner must be consulted before any intervention and (permit holder) or a representative of the landowner
should be on site on the first day of the action.
5. It is understood that Mr Francois Nortje (Osmond Lange Architects and Planners)on behalf of the IZIKO Museums will photograph the affected area before the construction and again after the construction has been completed and submitted to SAHRA with as-built drawings highlighting any revisions.
6. A final report on the results of the activities in the form of a closing report should be submitted to SAHRA no later than
30 days after the completion of works by the contractor on site.
7. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and to ensure that he
has an understanding with the landowner concerning: the number of visitors and workers; speed limits on access roads;
possible prohibitions on off-road driving; size, type and number of vehicles permitted; possible prohibitions on trespassing
beyond the site; disturbing fauna, flora or substrate; appropriate hours of visiting and working on the site; use of firewood,
electricity and water; lighting fires and the prevention of uncontrolled fires and any fencing necessary to protect livestock.
Conditions of access imposed by the landowner must be observed.
8. SAHRA shall not be liable for any losses, damages or injuries to persons or properties as a result of any activities in
connection with this permit.
9. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.

10. This permit is subject to a general appeal and may be suspended should an appeal against the decisions be received
by SAHRA within 14 days from the date of the permit. SAHRA may not be held responsible for any costs or losses
incurred in the event of the suspension or retraction of this permit.