Permits

The permit serves as an extension of the current temporary export permit (Permit ID 2874). It is issued to Dr Bernhard Zipfel (Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand), on behalf of Dr Becca Peixotto (Director at Perot Museum of nature and Science) and in collaboration with Prof Lee Berger the hominin specimens “Malapa Hominin 1 (MH1)”, “Block 10”, and “Lesedi Hominin 1 (LES-1)” from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site for exhibition purposes at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, Texas. The material is accessioned at the Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand.

Conditions:

1. Only the selected representatives of the material stored in the collection may be exported.

2. The material 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 Evolutionary Studies Institute.

3. A condition assessment must be done upon return and submitted to SAHRA appended to the permit report.

4. The material will be hand-carried by Prof Lee Berger, Dr Bonita DeKlerk, Dr Marina Elliot and Dr Bernhard Zipfel to and from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, Texas.

5. Dr Becca Peixotto is responsible for the safety of the material for the full duration of the specimens’ presence at the Perot Museum, and Prof Lee Berger, Dr Bonita DeKlerk, Dr Marina Elliot and Dr Bernhard Zipfel are responsible for its transport to and from the above mentioned institutions/collections.

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

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

8. No destructive analysis or sampling may be undertaken.

9. A report on the activities undertaken in terms of this permit must be lodged with SAHRA before 31 December 2020.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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