Permits

Exhumation & Relocation of the graves of Willem Martin Uys, died 1937 & Rachel Jacoba Uys (born Prinsloo), died 1939. The descendants of the deceased requested and consented to the exhumation and relocation of these graves as the graves are in the way of construction of a road. The graves will be exhumed in conjunction with AVBOB Funerals Johannesburg and the remains will be reburied in Delmas, Mpumalanga.

Conditions:
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 authorized 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 site plan.
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.
5. A permit report is due by 31 October 2019. A preliminary report must be submitted within three months from
the date this permit is issued.
6. All remains recovered, including relics and artefacts must be buried at a local municipal cemetery.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The heritage authority reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.