Permit - 353816

Dear Ms R Davids, 

Thank you for submitting your application for the alterations and additions to All Africa House entrances at the parliamentary precinct. This permit is issued in accordance with Section 27(18) of the National Heritage Resources Act No.25 of 1999. The purpose is to provide adequate universal access to the building that is up to date and compliant with the National Building regulation and all applicable legislation. 

The following supporting documents were reviewed in assessing this application:

• All Africa House DPWI authored document dated 23rd September 2023 pdf
• CMP Introduction & Figures 1-6 pdf
• CMP Preamble & Executive Summary pdf
• Africa House Working Drawings_ SAHRA Submission
• Proof of Payment_ 25 October 2023

The permit is granted on the condition that all relevant stakeholders and interested parties are informed of the work and that proper alignment of works onsite is done before the commencement of any construction activities. This is to ensure that no work on site is unduly affected in the carrying out of the permitted work by the applicant. 

Conditions:

1. If Ms Ragmat Davids: Chief Architect National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure 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.

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 Ms Ragmat Davids: Chief Architect National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure will photograph the affected area prior to the construction and again after the construction has been completed and submitted to SAHRA 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 by no later than 30 days after the final completion of works by a contractor on site.

7. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and to ensuring that she/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. A monthly report must be submitted to  SAHRA detailing the progress of the ongoing work on site. 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.