Permits

1. The supervisor for the project (Dr. M.H. Schoeman) and Co-supervisors (Prof. I. Pikirayi and Dr. S. Chirikure) will monitor all processes and would inform SAHRA if the methods undertaken during research did not prove to be appropriate.
2. Artefacts must be selected by the permit holder in consultation with the curator who must ensure that comparative samples are retained in the collections (where possible), and that once completed the artefacts are returned to the collections.
3. Conservation processes must be done with minimum damage to the artefacts or objects and according to principles outlined in the application from the permit holder.
4. The artefacts must all be labelled with the relevant accession numbers and all packets and boxes containing the artefact must be labelled with accession number, the name of the site, and the name and address of the institution where the collection is kept.
5. An annual progress report on the results of the analyses must be submitted to SAHRA on 1 August 2011 and 1 August 2012 and a final report is due on or before 01 August 2013.
6. Reprints of all published papers, or copies of theses or reports resulting from this work must be lodged with SAHRA.
7. 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.
8. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.
9. 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.