Permits

The permit is issued to Dr. Linda Mbeki (Iziko Museums) for the  export and destructive analysis of bone material including teeth for isotopic analysis at the University College Dublin. The materials are currently housed at the University of Pretoria and Iziko Museum.

1. Only the selected representatives (including SAM-AP 6114, 6117, 6130, 6133, 6140, 6141, 6142) 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 couriered to the University College Dublin, Ireland where Dr. Linda Mbeki and Dr.  Niespolo of Princeton University in the first phase of the study.

4. The material will be sampled at the University of Cape Town by Dr. Linda Mbeki and exported to the University College Dublin, Ireland in solution for the second phase of the analysis where Dr. Linda Mbeki and Dr. will be responsible for the analyses.

4. Dr. Linda Mbeki is responsible for the transport of the material to the above mentioned institutions/collections.

5. The samples must be used for study purposes only, and may not be sold or exchanged. SAHRA must be notified in writing of the transfer of the material from Berkeley to Davis for the second phase of analysis.

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.

7. Preperation of samples for strontium analysis will be performed at the University of Cape Town.

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