SAHRIS

For new users to SAHRIS, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions listed below:
 
Quick Guide to Making Online Applications for First Time Users

Application Checklist

Comprehensive and more detailed guides related to specific kinds of applications:

Palaeontological Permit Applications

Guide to Amafa Permit Applications

Guide For Applications For Additions Or Alterations To Buildings Older Than 60 Years 

Guide for DMR officials uploading EMPs

Reporting Heritage Crime

Guide to Creating Sites on SAHRIS

Guide to Nominating a Site or Object for Declaration

Quick Start Guide to Object Creation

Brief Intro to SAHRIS:

Check out the SAHRIS Overview of Features 
or click on the PDF download at the bottom of this page for the standalone version of the document.

Click here to watch the overview of SAHRIS presented at the CIPA 2013 Symposium in Strasbourg, France on 5th September 2013.

SAHRA has completed version 2 of the South African Heritage Resources Information System, commonly known as SAHRIS. Development of the system began in January 2012 using the Drupal Content Management System platform in line with SAHRA's overall adoption of free open source software. Version 1 covers heritage case management and is integrated with the National Inventory of sites and objects. The system has been tested and used by SAHRA's staff since May 2012 and is being rolled out in phases. Version 2 covers site and collection management.

Through SAHRIS, SAHRA is able to provide a heritage management tool to all heritage bodies and custodians
of heritage, as well as to local planning authorities and provincial heritage resources authorities.
The system enables the efficient and coordinated management of our heritage, and the maximization of benefit to be attained from our heritage resources by appropriate promotion and use of these resources. SAHRA views the custodians of heritage resources as integral partners in this project and is providing forums for  participation in the project. 

You will have noticed that the SAHRA website has changed considerably since the 5 August 2012. The SAHRIS system provides both the front end and back end of the site. In order to use the SAHRIS features, you need an account on SAHRIS. This service is free of charge and your account will be activated by the administrator. A tutorial for creating an account is available in Chapter 1 of the first SAHRIS tutorial. 

The following tutorials are available for viewing on YouTube or for direct download. You will need a compatible Video Player for the direct downloads - try VLC Media Player if your computer has problems opening the files. We also have a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below the HELP menu.

TUTORIAL SERIES FOR HERITAGE MANAGEMENT ON SAHRIS

TUTORIAL SERIES FOR COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT ON SAHRIS

Presentation in Prezi format for the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA) conference in Gaborone, Botswana, on 3rd July 2013.