Permits

This permit is issued to Prof. Philip Hopley (University of London - Earth and Planetary Sciences) in collaboration with Dr Patrick S. Randolph-Quinney (University of Central Lancashire), for the collection and export of six (6) <300g flowstone samples from the Makapansgat Valley near Mokopane, Limpopo, and Ngodwana near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province. The six (6) samples will also be exported to the UK for scientific analysis.  

1. The objects or specimens must be clearly marked with accession numbers.
2. The material must be carefully packed and all packaging must be clearly marked with the accession numbers, the name of the site, and the name and address of the permit holder or the South African Heritage Resources Authority.
3. The material must be hand-carried or sent via a reputable professional courier service unless written instructions to the contrary have been received from SAHRA.
4. The samples must be kept for study purposes only, and may not be sold or exchanged.
5. The material may not be loaned to any person or institution other than Prof. Philip Hopley (University of London - Earth and Planetary Sciences) without the consent of SAHRA.
6. SAHRA must be notified in writing of the return of any remaining material, and a report on the activities undertaken in terms of this permit must be lodged with SAHRA before 31 December 2020.
7. Copies of any papers that may result from the export of the material must be lodged with SAHRA. A report must be submitted to SAHRA on or before 31 December 2020.
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.