Permits

The permit is issued to Mr. Tim Hart (ACO Associates) to permanently export 175 tissue samples (169 tooth and 6 bone samples) from Erf 4995, Sayers Lane, Waterfall Road in Simon’s Town for isotope and DNA analysis at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, The Netherlands. The samples are currently housed at the Simon’s Town Museum.

Conditions:

1. Only the selected samples may be exported.

2. The samples must be carefully packed and all packaging must be clearly marked with the name of the site (if known), and the name and address of the permit holder or the Simon’s Town Museum.

3. The samples will be couriered to Leiden University, The Netherlands.

4. Dr Sarah Schrader (Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, The Netherlands) is responsible for the analysis of the samples and Mr. Tim Hart (ACO Associates) and Ms. Liesbet Schietecatte (Simon’s Town Museum) for their transport to the above mentioned institutions/collections.

5. The samples must be used for study purposes only, and may not be sold or exchanged.

6. The samples may not be loaned to any person or institution other than the above stated participants in the study, without the consent of SAHRA.

7. Destructive analysis or sampling may be undertaken.

8. A report on the activities undertaken in terms of this permit must be emailed to apmpermitreports@sahra.org.za before 31 October 2020.

9. Copies of any papers that may result from the export of the samples must be lodged with SAHRA.

10. 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.

11. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.

12. Should any legal proceedings arise with regard to this permit or the transport and loan of the samples, these proceedings must be addressed within in the South African legislative framework.

13. Request to renew permits must be done at least two months prior to the expiry of the existing permit.