Permits

1. The permit also allows for the export of any bone samples or other tissue samples, with the permission of affected family members, in order to verify the identities of those exhumed by means of DNA analysis.
2. If a permit holder is not to be present on the site at all times then SAHRA must be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorised representatives.
3. Human remains must at all times be handled with respect and graves should not be disturbed except where unavoidable. The consultation procedures as indicated in the gazetted regulations of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999) must be observed as appropriate. The recommendations for removal of graves and exhumations and for re-burial made in SAHRA's Policy 'What to do when graves are uncovered', section 3, must be observed as far as possible.
4. All remains recovered and identified as being those of Victims of Conflict listed by the National Prosecuting Authority, should be reinterred as per the recommendations of the family. Similarly, any grave identified as not being a Victim of Conflict should be restored.
5. An interim report must be submitted to SAHRA on or before 1 November 2006 and 1 November 2007 and a final report is due on or before 1 November 2008. This report should include the results of any DNA analysis undertaken.
6. Reprints of all published papers, or copies of theses or reports resulting from this work must be lodged with the relevant Provincial Heritage Resources Authority and SAHRA.
7. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and conditions of access imposed by the landowner must be observed.
8. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to fill in excavations and protect sites during and after excavation to the satisfaction of the SAHRA and the landowner.
9. 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.
10. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.