Permits

From the overall submission and supporting documentation, SAHRA gives consent for the construction and alterations to the Mine Museum at the Taung Skull World Heritage Site, North West Province into a functional Museum for Palaentological and Archaeological finds provided that all conditions of the permit conditions are duly followed and all heritage related principles are adhered to according to the ambit of the National Heritage Resources Agency Act No. 25 of 1999.

Should you have any further inquiries concerning said permit please do not hesitate to contact the office of the Built Environment Unit: Mr Gcobani Sipoyo at gsipoyo@sahra.org.za & the manager of Built Environment Unit: Mr. Ben Mwasinga at bmwasing@sahra.org.za and the office of Archaeology, Palaeontology & Meteorites Unit Manager: Mr Philip Hine at phine@sahra.org.za.

This permit is issued to Applicant: Bakopane Architects: Paul Johannes Labuschagne for consent for the construction and alterations to the Mine Museum, Taung Skull World Heritage Site into a functional Museum for Palaentological and Archaeological finds the within the Taung Skull World Heritage Site Precinct.


Conditions:
1. If Bakopane Architects: Paul Johannes Labuschagne is not to be present on the site at all times then
SAHRA must be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorized representatives.
2. The activities will consist of: • All relevant excavations and preparation of site for construction • Removal
and disposal of all waste material related to construction • The building of the structure and making good
according to documentation
3. All waste material and left over equipment will be removed from the site once the construction has been
completed, and the site will be left in the manner it was found (save for the new action).
4. The landowner must be consulted before any intervention and (permit holder) or a representative of the
landowner should be on site on the first day of the action).
5. It is understood that Bakopane Architects: Paul Johannes Labuschagne will photograph the affected area
prior to the construction and again after the construction has been completed and submitted to SAHRA with as
built drawings highlighting any revisions.
6. A final report on the results of the activities in the form of a closing report should be submitted to SAHRA by
no later than 30 days after final completion of works by contractor on site.
7. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and to
ensuring that she has an understanding with the landowner concerning: the number of visitors and workers; speed limits on access roads; possible prohibitions on off-road driving; size, type and number of vehicles permitted; possible prohibitions on trespassing beyond the site; disturbing fauna, flora or substrate;appropriate hours of visiting and working on the site; use of firewood, electricity and water; lighting fires and the prevention of uncontrolled fires and any fencing necessary to protect livestock. Conditions of access imposed by the landowner must be observed.
8. 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. 
9. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.
10. 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.