Case Decision - 378736

The KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute therefore has no objection to the proposed development 

You are also required to adhere to the below-mentioned standard conditions:

1. The KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute should be contacted if any heritage objects are identified during earth-moving activities and all development should cease until further notice.

2. No structures older than sixty years or parts thereof are allowed to be demolished, altered, or extended without a permit from the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute.

3. Under no circumstances may any heritage material be destroyed, inundated, collected, or removed from site unless under direction of the KwaZulu-Natal and Amafa Research Institute and a heritage specialist.

4. Should any remains be found on site that is potentially human remains, the South African Police Service (SAPS) should also be contacted. No SAPS official may disturb or exhume such remains, without the necessary permission from the KwaZulu Natal Amafa and Research Institute.

5. A 20m, clearly demarcated, buffer must be added around each of the 7 grave sites.

6. Grave exhumation and relocation must only be considered as a last laternative.

7. If any of the 7 graves are impacted on by the development, the owner must apply via the developer for a permit on Form C, obtained from www.amafainstitute.org.za (go to Resources on the Title Bar and then to Forms on the Drop-Down Menue).

8. If any palaeontological remains are uncovered during the development, all activities must stop and a 25m, clearly demarcated, buffer zone must be implemented around the discovery site.

9. The Environmental Conservation Officer must be informed, who will contact the KZN Amafa & Research Institute as well as an accredited palaeontologist to assess the significance of the finds and to recommend a way forward in consultation with the KZN Amafa & Research Institute.

10. No activities are allowed within 50m of a site, which contains rock art.

11. Sources of all-natural materials (including topsoil, sands, natural gravels, crushed stone, asphalt, etc.) must be obtained in a sustainable manner and in compliance with the heritage legislation.

 Failure to comply with the requirements of the National Heritage Resources Act and the KwaZulu Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act could lead to legal action being instituted against the applicant.