Permits

Conditions:Phase 2 Relocation process of this case.The proposed site of the Camden Ash Disposal Facility showed surface indications during a previous survey of 33 graves. These were indicated by stone cairns and in some cases possible headstones. As a result an application for a permit for relocation was logged with SAHRA and the subsequent permit 2121, which made provision for the relocation of 50 graves. During November 2015 excavations were initiated on site. As part of the exhumation process, exploratory trenches were excavated across the burial areas to determine the possible occurrence of unmarked graves within the vicinity of the marked graves. As a result of these investigative trenches being dug a total 45 graves (33 known and 12 unmarked graves) were found from the Camden site. Since unmarked graves now constituted over 36% of the total graves uncovered it is highly possible that further unmarked graves could be encountered during the earthmoving phase of the project. The area has undergone severe alteration in the past as a result of agricultural activities and it is not unlikely that further graves could be found where no surface indicators are present.  This permit can cover for the relocation of 50 to 85 graves incase more a discovered during the exhumation process.

1. If the permit holder is not to be present on the site at all times then the heritage authority must be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorised representatives.
2. Adequate recording methods as specified in the Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the National Heritage Resources Act must be employed.  Note that the position of all excavations and objects collected must be marked on a plan of site.
3. A standard site record form must be lodged on SAHRIS.
4. 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 Regulations and the National Heritage Resources Act must be observed as appropriate. The recommendations for removal of graves and exhumations and for re-burial stipulated in SAHRA's Policy 'What to do when graves are uncovered', section 3, must be observed as far as possible. A report on the specimens recovered and their origin must be submitted to the heritage authority annually on or before 30 April 2017 for the duration of the permit.
5. All remains recovered, including relics and artefacts, must be kept with the skeletal material and be  reburied at a local municipal cemetery.
6. Reprints of all published papers or copies of theses and/or reports resulting from this work must be lodged with the relevant provincial heritage authority and SAHRA.
7. If a published report has not appeared within three years of the lapsing of this permit, the report required in terms of the permit will be made available to researchers on request.
8. 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.
9. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to fill in excavations and protect sites during and after excavation to the satisfaction of the heritage authority and the landowner.
10. The heritage authority 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.
11. The heritage authority reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.