Permits

The permit is issued to Deano Stynder (University of Cape Town), on behalf of Irene Esteban (University of Barcelona), to export phytolith material from Elandsfontein, Knysna Eastern Head, and Pinnacle Point from the Western and southern Cape. The material are currently housed at the University of Cape (Archaeology) and Mossel Bay Archaeology Project: Cultural Resources Management Pty (MAPCRM) Laboratory.

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, and the name and address of the permit holder.

3. The material will be hand-carried by Irene Esteban to the University of Barcelona, Spain.

4. Dr. Irene Esteban is responsible for the analysis of the material and its transport to and from the above mentioned institutions/collections.

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

6. 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: The materials in this permit will be sent to Germany for leaf wax analysis in the second phase of the study, SAHRA must be alerted in writing prior to the material being transferred.

7. No 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 March 2023 using the template in the following link: https://sahris.sahra.org.za/content/apmpermitreports.

9. Copies of any papers that may result from the export of the material 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 material, 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.