Permits

PGS Heritage has been appointed by Anglo-American Platinum Mogalakwena, to affect the relocation of graves located on the Farms Overysel 815 LR, Zwartfontein 818 LR, Blinkwater 820 LR and Sandsloot 236 KR, Mokopane, Limpopo Province. The graves will be affected by mining activities within the Mogalakwena project area. They are to be moved to existing formal cemeteries or informal traditional areas as selected by the next-of-kin. Of the 50 graves, 5 graves are older than 60 years as identified by the next-of-kin and the dates of 22 graves are not known by the next-of-kin, they will therefore also be regarded as older than 60 years as per the National Heritage Resources Act (25 of 1999). The next-of-kin of the affected graves were contacted by Anglo-American Mogalakwena and the need for the graves to be relocated has been explained to them with the assistance of PGS Heritage. They consequently gave written permission (in the form of affidavits) for the graves to be relocated. 

This permit is allocated for the exhumation and relocation of graves that are protected in terms of section 36(3) of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 as consented by the next-of-kin(s). Exhumation and relocation of graves that fall outside the said prescript must be authorized by the relevant permitting authorities. The following conditions must be adhered to.

Conditions: 
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.
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.
A standard site record form must be lodged on SAHRIS.
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.
A permit report is due by 30 April 2023. A preliminary report must be submitted within three months from the date this permit is issued. 
All remains recovered, including relics and artefacts must be buried at a local municipal cemetery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The heritage authority reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.