Permits

The permit is issued to Mr Ronè Oberholzer (University of Liege) in collaboration with Dr. Veerle Rots (TraceLab, University of Liege) for the temporary export of 171 stone tools from Diepkloof Rock Shelter, Western Cape Province, for microscopic analysis and chemical (non-destructive) analysis at TraceoLab, University of Liege, Belgium. The material is currently housed at the University of Cape Town.

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 to and from the TraceLab, University of Liege, Belgium by Roné Oberholzer, where Dr. Veerle Rots, Mr Roné Oberholzer and Ms Anika Lokker will be responsible for the analysis.

4. Roné Oberholzer is responsible for the transport of the material 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. 

7. Destructive analysis or sampling is not permitted.

8. A report on the activities undertaken in terms of this permit must be emailed to apmpermitreports@sahra.org.za before or on 31 December 2024 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.