SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ It would have been impossible for the South African Heritage the proceeding pages without cooperation of various Resources Agency to achieve what has been reported in This continued support and guidelines are appreciated of photographs, to SATOUR, B Rubidge, UCT, UCT Kirby State Departments, associations, organizations and Courtesy is extended and appreciated, for the use ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Finally, the Council would like to thank its Collection, University of Pretoria, Unesco, Kagiso Publications, KVT Pieterse and dedicated staff at the Head Office and Provincial offices for the many interested individuals. by the Council and its staff. enthusiasm and initiative Gold Rhino excavated at Mapungubwe. during the year. L F Townsend. came from and “ where it is now, jubilation and Reflecting on organisation element of there is an where the optimism. ” CONTENTS SAHRA OFFICES AND STAFF LIST ACCOUNTING POLICY AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT IACA TTMNS...... 72 ...... 67 ...... 69 ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • • • ...... 37 INFORMATION SERVICES: LEGAL UNIT Western Cape North West • Nothern Cape • Mpumalanga • Limpopo • Gauteng • Free State • Eastern Cape • • PROVINCIAL OFFICES Inventory of the National Estate Unit Burial Grounds & Graves Unit • Heritage Objects Unit • Living Heritage Unit ...... 13 • ...... 11 Architectural Heritage Landscape Unit ...... 12 • Maritime Archaeology Unit • Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorite Unit ...... 10 • • HERITAGE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP FOREWORD AND INTRODUCTION BY THE CEO SAHRA’S VISION & MISSION LETTER OF THE CHAIRPERSON Information Technology Archives Library Services ○○○○ ○○○○ ....96 ...... 80 ...... 77 ...... 9 ...... 6 ...... 5 ...... 4 ...... 71 ...... 70 ...... 69 ...... 58 ...... 55 ...... 52 ...... 50 ...... 45 ...... 44 ...... 40 ...... 38 ...... 36 ...... 31 ...... 26 ...... 24 ...... 21 ...... 18 ...... 13 ...... 73 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 4 LETTER OF THE CHAIRPERSON South African Heritage Resources Agency SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Chairperson Dr S Ndlovu Yours faithfully Resources Agency for the year ended 31 March 2005. I have pleasure in presenting to you the fourth annual report of South African Heritage Dear Sir 0002 PRETORIA 188 Schoeman Street Oranje Nassau Building The Minister of Arts and Culture 8001 CAPE TOWN 111 Harrington Street ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ South African Heritage Resources Agency to develop an integrated and interactive system for the management of national heritage • to set national policy for heritage resources management, i.e. formal protection, general • to nurture an holistic celebration of our history; • to develop policy initiative for the promotion and management of our heritage; • to control the export and import of nationally significant heritage resources; • to enable and facilitate the development of provincial structures; • conservation of our national estate; to encourage co-operative • to set norms and standards maintain the management of heritage resources nationally; • to coordinate and monitor the identification of our national heritage resources; • AS CUSTODIANS OF OUR NATIONAL ESTATE OUR MISSION IS: SAHRA’S MISSION AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF OUR HERITAGE RESOURCES FOR PRESENT SAHRA’S FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, VISION IS TO PROVIDE CONSERVATION, SAHRA’S VISION resources. protection and management; ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 5 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ I 6 MESSAGE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S South African Heritage Resources Agency SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Agency as national heritage sites. For example, in declared by the South African Heritage Resources ready been assigned the national heritage status or through to world heritage status. These sites had al- mistic that all our sites on the list would make it African Heritage Resources Agency, were indeed opti- add more value to the convention. We, as the South always on standby to provide any support that would its outstanding work. Of course, our SAHRA team was being the host country,Africa received accolades for ever World South Heritage Convention held in Africa. well. Remarkably,Convention very this was the first the Department of Arts and Culture that handled vention was indeed a huge success. We were led by had to makeSAHRA sure that the World Heritage Con- the body. ority strategic areas are as important the heart to mation and global initiatives. Our five strategic pri- and cultural evaluation, heritage tourism, transfor- areas. Vision”. It identifies five important strategic priority document that is fondly referred to as, “The Step Ahead emerged with the reshaped and sharpened strategic discharge our responsibilities differently. Hence, we that there is a need to communicate our message and on what we have been doing in the past. We realized limited resources. mism. it is now, there is an element of jubilation and opti- ing on where the organization came from and resources environment for all South Africans. Reflect- have committed themselves to a better heritage ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This year has been a very challenging episode. These are: Conservation enhancement, natural The month of February 2005 has made us reflect We have managed to achieve so much with our heritage professionals and individuals who and has allowed me to work with a team of realized that my decision had been a good one Heritage Resources Agency. I subsequently n October 2004, I joined the South African sites and collections. all our national heritage for the management of body that is responsible It is the resources. heritage national of all our management purely on the mandate is SAHRA’s in association with the national Department of Arts our national heritage sites and the collections. Hence, body that is responsible for the management of all ment of all our national heritage resources. It is the Agency. SAHRA’s mandate is purely on the manage- the mandate of South African Heritage Resources ha... la... ! scribed on the world heritage list. We are now saying heritage site. Accordingly, these sites were indeed in- ther declared as yet another South African national Again, in 2004, Taungitage site by SAHRA. was fur- 2003, Makapan’s Valley was declared a national her- Perhaps it is now necessary to briefly explain resources for present and future generations. conserve, protect and promote our heritage implementing strategies that are meant to identify, be more vigorous and vigilant in evaluating In the forthcoming year, with our Council, we shall South African Heritage Resources Agency Advise, assist and provide professional exper- • Promote education and training in fields related • Identify, record and manage nationally signifi- • Establish the national principles, standards and • Co-ordinate the management of national es- • Heritage Resources Act of 1999, are as follows: - SAHRA’s responsibilities as outlined in National concerned. was done by SAHRA as far the database is done in such a way that it integrates all the work dedication and commitment. The project will also be our mandate, SAHRA will pursue this project with of a reliable, efficient and effective database. As per cultural property. to the development This is linked national inventory of both movable and immovable three-year inventory project. The project entails the and Culture, SAHRA is embarking on a R12m with heritage resources management; local level and assist any other body concerned agement of the national estate at provincial or tise to any authority responsible for the man- to the management of national estate; records of such work; cant heritage resources and keep permanent agement of the national estate; policy for the identification, recording and man- tate by agencies of the state and other bodies; interactive year since we managed to address some should all strive to manage our heritage resources. ous ways and means of awareness on how best we Ndlovu and Council, we shall continue to explore vari- South Africans. heritage resources becomes the responsibility of all tions. This is designed to ensure that management of ence is given an opportunity to ask pertinent ques- are provided to the wider audience. In turn, audi- entations on the management of heritage resources tend to follow a workshop style where different pres- heritage resources knowledge closer to the people. They gatherings provide a fertile ground for bringing the are simply known as “Indaba” or “Izindaba”. These tal formations in organizing provincial gatherings that Council, Provincial Departments, and non-governmen- Heritage Resources Agencies, the National age institutions and structures such as the Provincial have decided to forge partnerships with other herit- In meeting the above-mentioned responsibilities, we Promote and encourage public understanding • The financial period of 2004/2005 has been a very With the support of our Chairperson, Dr Sifiso itage resources management. sessment, recording and management of the her- terest and involvement in the identification, as- enjoyment of the national estate and public in- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 7 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ South African Heritage Resources Agency 8 rent state of nationhood. ples and systems which have brought us to our cur- the resources which best illustrate events, peo- consciousness, as we understand it today. These are the collective and balanced story of our South African sources. Our heritage resources as a whole represent cies towards greater management of our heritage re- an important role in implementing strategies and poli- for present and future generations. conserve, protect and promote our heritage resources implementing strategies that are meant to identify, shall be more vigorous and vigilant in evaluating ity injections in some areas. our team is a capable that requires some capac- issues to the operations, as we firmly believe that have done that. We shall continue to address capacity adding more capacity where it was required and we mandate. There were no miracles, it was a matter of that we are better placed to discharge our legislative more financial resources will be coming through so of the expenditure with budget. It is hoped that financial period has seen better-improved alignments thoroughly addressed and resolved. Meanwhile, this are technical and require a solution. for improvement. The kinds of remaining challenges General in the previous reports. There is still room of the things that have been asked by Auditor- technical and require a solution. room for improvement. The kinds of remaining challenges are asked by the Auditor-General in previous reports. There is still since we managed to address some of the things that have been The financial period of 2004/2005 has been a very interactive year SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Our staff and management team continue to play In the forthcoming year, with our Council, we We shall continue to ensure that those issues are Phakamani Buthelezi itage resources of South Africa. we require you to walk with us in managing the her- report, which indicates that we know our path and the pandemic. heritage and culture has imbibed in us addressing quires all of us to continue projecting the values that answer to the question is multi-fold. It, however, re- how best can heritage respond to such a matter? The AIDS pandemic. The question that is often asked is concerned. the apartheid backlog as far heritage landscape discovery of these new resources allows us to address as more of our hidden resources are uncovered. The ther addresses our transformation strategic priority, within the Presidential Nodes. Such an approach fur- son that has made us identify and implement projects towards socio-economic development. It is this rea- Furthermore, our heritage resources play a major role I therefore invite you to go through this annual What remains a challenge though, is the HIV/ COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP South African Heritage Resources Agency 5 rOsl ton North West Mpumalanga Dr Otsile Ntsoane 15. Mr Shokeng Mahlake State Free 14. KwaZulu-Natal Mrs Nomvula Motloung 13. Mr Phill Mashabane Cape Eastern 12. Mr Arthur Konigkramer Northern Cape 11. Cape Western Mr Anton Roodt 10. Mr Vuyani Mqingwana 9. Adv. Justice Bekebeke 8. Dr Janette Deacon 7. Dr Sokhulu 6. Prof Ciraj 5. Mr Ghandhi 4. Mrs Gloria 3. Dr Anton van 2. Dr Sifiso 1. AESTATUS NAME Ndlovu Rassool Rabyanyana Mthiyane aeoNational Maseko olnoe National Vollenhoven PHRAs Limpopo Gauteng National National Chairperson National ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 9 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ South African Heritage Resources Agency 10 DATE: CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE financial statements be accepted and read together with the report of Auditor-General. The Audit Committee accepts the Auditor-General’s conclusion and is of opinion that audited annual Reviewed the Auditor-General’s management letter and management’s response thereto. • Reviewed and discussed the audited annual financial statements to be included in report with • The Audit Committee has: 4. EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS on the effectiveness of internal control systems SAHRA. complied with. and managed on an ongoing basis that governance requirements of the King Code II report are consistently investigations. fiscal and operational activities of SAHRA. It has the authority to engage outside consultants assist in these Under Section 51(1)(a)(ii) and 76(4)(b) (e) of PFMA the Audit committee is empowered to investigate 3. EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND AUDIT reviews were done due to the lack of financial resources. There is a formal charter that informs the responsibilities of Audit Committee. However, no internal audit 2. AUDIT COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITY held, and 2 informal meetings during 2004/5 financial year. its charter. reported ill health, only 1 formal meeting was Due to Audit Committee Chairperson, Mr G Kakora’s The audit committee consists of the members listed hereunder and is scheduled to meet 3 times per annum as 1. AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ATTENDANCE 31 MARCH 2005. WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT OUR REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Name of Member Name of Member Dr J Deacon(Council) 1 (formal meeting) (formal meeting) (formal 1 1 meeting) (formal 1 0 (apologies, ill health) Dr J Deacon(Council) Ms K Badenhorst Ms L Robinson Mr G Kakora (Chairperson) Name of Member Name of Member Name of Member the Auditor-General and Accounting Officer; Due to lack of internal audit review for 2004/5 period the Audit Committee is unable express an opinion The management of SAHRA is concerned to ensure that organizational risks across are identified As a result, the Audit Committee did not evaluate effectiveness of internal audit functions. Number of meetings attended Number of meetings attended Number of meetings attended Number of meetings attended Number of meetings attended for CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER operations expenses, and has on going projects funded by Lotto Board DAC: SAHRA receives funding from the Department of Arts and Culture on an annual basis to cover entity’s (BUSINESS) 3. MEASUREMENT OF SAHRA’S FINANCIAL POSITION AS A GOING CONCERN closes to the CEO and Audit Committee its external auditors: guarded against unauthorised use or disposition and liabilities are recognised. The management likewise dis- necessary internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorised and recorded, assets safe- In this regard, senior management maintains a system of accounting and reporting, which provides for the 2. BASIS USED TO PREPARE THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS on the best estimates and informed judgment of management with an appropriate consideration to materiality. and the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) as amended reflect amounts that are based of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year ended 31 March 2005. representations contained in the balance sheet as at 31 March 2005 and related income statement, statement The Chief Executive Officer of South African Heritage Resources Agency is responsible for all information and 1. COMPLIANCE WITH APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION South African Heritage Resources Agency STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY ot rjcsCptlbde)4 721 24 298 10 500 400 919 39 TOTAL FORECAST FUNDS FOR 2005/6 000 Lotto Projects(Capital budget) R, DAC Projects(Capital budget) Income generated from Properties DAC Funding 2005/6 FORECAST FUNDING FOR 2005/2006 ii any fraud that involves management or other employees who exercise significant roles in internal (iii) (ii) i significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect its (i) These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Practise controls. material weaknesses in the internal controls; and ability to record, process, and report financial data; ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 11 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 12 South African Heritage Resources Agency SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ people are attracted, retained and utilised. text within which suitably qualified and talented objectives and creating an organisational con- petencies required to support SAHRA’s strategic tion and retention strategy, by defining the com- Officer, Mr Phakamani Buthelezi. included the appointment of Chief Executive but also attracted thirteen new members of which members who had made valuable contributions for the year under review, of 20%. wide concern, which resulted in a staff turnover, uniquely South African phenomenon, but a world- ated by the “war for talent”, which is not a SAHRA experienced the increasing squeeze cre- FORT HARE SPECIFICALLY DECLARED COLLECTIONS SAHRA will be embarking on a staff attrac- SAHRA lost the services of twelve staff Mark Twain astonish others” some people and right. It will gratify “Always do what is plications and impact assessments. HWC has indicated Committee that meets monthly to assess permit ap- Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites Permit two fully qualified archaeologists. It also has a strong emerged since the Act was promulgated. It now has Cape (HWC) is the only fully-fledged PHRA to have only one of their two posts is filled. Heritage Western has recently had a high turnover of staff. Currently successfully since before the inception of Act but aKwaZulu Natali has been managing these functions of the permit committees both authorities. Amafa Natal and the Western is a member Cape. The SAHRA provincial heritage resources authorities in KwaZulu tological sites and meteorites is the responsibility of are increasingly affected by development. itage Resources Act, to manage heritage resources that point qualified staff, as envisaged in the National Her- mining legislation it is now urgent that PHRAs ap- the current building boom and new environmental they are damaged or destroyed by development. With the description, sampling and dating of sites before ing to proceed legally by means of permits given for West Provinces have enabled development and build- ern Cape, Mpumalanga, the Free State and North (PHRAs) of Gauteng, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, North- and the Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities workload required of it. no way correlates with the responsibilities and management of the sector. The staffing of this unit in establishment of policy and standards the overall for Grade 1 and National Heritage Sites; the to its primary function of managing these functions Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities, in addition permitting and management on behalf of seven T & METEORITE UNIT ARCHAEOLOGY, PALAEONTOLOGY Heritage Resources Management The management of archaeological and palaeon- Interim agency arrangements between SAHRA Africa. It currently carries out tology and Meteorites across South management of Archaeology, Palaeon- ensuring the effective and responsible he staff of this unit is responsible for by development. increasingly affected resources that are to manage heritage Heritage Resources Act, envisaged in the National qualified staff, as that PHRAs appoint legislation it is now urgent mental and mining boom and new environ- With the current building mittee met in October 2004 and May 2005. ites and for Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The com- for Heritage Objects, the Burials Unit, Meteor- tee was recently expanded to include representatives Objects and Burials Units (APMHOB) Permit Commit- The Archaeology, Palaeontology, Meteorite, Heritage APMHOB PERMIT COMMITTEE ership and responsibility. SAHRA has been very involved both in terms of lead- taken up a significant amount of this Unit’s time. the historical graveyards of Green Point area have tion 36 in the Western Cape. The issues relating to that it does not have the capacity yet to manage sec- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 13 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 14 dams and mining: presumably reflects a growing number of sites and burials that are being affected by housing developments, In the period under review, as compared with the previous year, an increase in permit applications received Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Mr Jaco Boshoff Dr Billy de Klerk Mr Frank Ledimo Frank Mr Mr Siyakha Mnguni Reimold Uwe Professor Makgolo Makgolo Mr Ms Nicky Dr Billy de Klerk Rousseau Professor Bruce Rubidge Dr Otsile Ntsoane Member) (Council Professor Peter Mtuze Ms Irene Mafune Member) (Council Rassool Ciraj Dr Mr Jaco Boshoff Dr Janette Deacon (Council Member) THE MEMBERS ARE NOW: OA 6 189 3 26 164 3 27 17 118 16 35 67 14 TOTAL Shipwrecks Heritage Objects Palaeontology & Palaeontology Export Archaeology Export Archaeology & Burials PERMIT APPLICATIONS ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 0320 2003-2004 2004-2005 AULACEPHALODON OF THERAPSID RECONSTRUCTION that have been graded by SAHRA as a preliminary to Heritage Site. (‘CradleSites of South Africa of Humankind’) World 2005 for the Fossilber 2004 and February Hominid day Monitoring and Evaluation Programmes in Octo- ture, Conservation and Environment (GDACE), in four- Cradle of Humankind Unit, (Department Agricul- with the Gauteng office and Heritage Unit of ince. (fossil) site at Nieu Bethesda in the Eastern Cape Prov- Limpopo Province and the Gat River palaeontological of the Sand River Pavements geological site in the larly, in this past year palaeontological National Heritage Sites and particu- fices towards the declaration of archaeological and The unit continues to work closely with provincial of- NATIONAL HERITAGE SITES Heritage Resources Management Other archaeological and palaeontological sites The Archaeologist has continued to work closely , the nominations, as Grade 1, Recording Centre Data; and the development of site it has enabled digitisation of Archaeological Data Archaeology and for the National Inventory generally; the development at SAHRA of Core Data Standards for The Archaeological Site Database Project has enabled ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE DATABASE Taung, Makapan Valley and Mapungubwe. clared National Heritage Sites by SAHRA, as have Fossil have been de- Hominid Sites of South Africa, Haasgat, Minaar’s, and Plover’s Lake, which are all Farm, Cooper’s, Drimolen, Gladysvale, Gondolin, Cape. Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, Bolt’s Gauteng and also Wonderwerk Cave in the Northern in the North West; WonderKaditshwene Cave in Sites of the Free State; three Tswana Towns including Florisbad, as part of a serial nomination Spring Heritage Sites include the West Coast Fossil Park; investigation and possible declaration as National ○○○○○○○○○○○○ OF PRETORIA) (UNIVERSITY MRS PLES? MR, MS OR ○○○○ 15 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 16 the data input and management of entities (people Assessment Reports (AIAs) is in progress. At this point surveyed through, for example, Archaeological Impact sites and tracking areas (polygons) that have been chaeological data records; GIS capacity for mapping ing input, editing, management and searching of ar- opment of a Microsoft SQL Server Application allow- Heritage Sites and sites open to the public. The devel- records for archaeological Provincial and National Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 as well Departments component is included ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ in impact assessments before heritage sites Minerals and Energy can be done to see the Departments of We need to ensure of the Environment are doing all that that the heritage that all offices of are destroyed Environment are doing all that can be done to see of Minerals and Energy as well Departments the We need to ensure that all offices of the Departments logical impact assessment reports that require review. response will generate archaeological and palaeonto- Environmental Management Plans for review and our resulted in our receiving hundreds of applications for of the Department Minerals and Energy in 2004 has daily basis. A meeting with the Northern Cape office ern Cape that were being destroyed by mining on a archaeological sites and rock engravings in the North- expressed grave concerns about the loss of important In 2004 the McGregor Museum archaeological staff HERITAGE MINING, DEVELOPMENT AND of archaeological heritage resources in South Africa. ful in the long term as basis for a detailed survey the National Inventory. The data collected will be use- about the directions SAHRA might take in setting up ventory has served as a pilot project to inform staff ter, developed with the Manager of National In- ized. The development of the Archaeology Site regis- in the database as soon programming is final- out, to develop file notes for sites that will be entered Sarah Wurz, who has been with the project through- place of Ms Motloung and is now working with Dr the database. Mrs Portia the Ramalamula has taken ness but grateful for his contribution to the design of Mr Zukisani Jakavula to GIS and the world of busi- Assistant Heritage Objects Office. We were sad to lose to become part of the SAHRA staff and is now and Cecilene Muller who has taken up the opportunity Masters degree at the University of Witwatersrand Motloung who left to take up an opportunity do a of several young archaeologists, including Ms Alitta and public use. plans to develop easy view/browse pages for general upgrading the search and report functionality have and organizations has been finalized. We are currently The project has contributed to the development developments. ment of these resources contribute to and monitor important that all those involved with the manage- and the review of heritage legislation. It is the new NEMA regulations, Law Reform Process of archaeology and palaeontology these include islative initiatives are likely to affect the management It is therefore perhaps not surprising that various leg- logical teachings that change is the only constant. country. determine the future of heritage conservation in this is an important outreach to the youth who will in particular Mapungubwe. This very successful project Meteorites and on archaeological heritage sites, numerous schools on Archaeology, Palaeontology and taken part in the SAHRA schools project, lecturing to Mrs Colette Scheermeyer, Assistant Archaeologist, has GENERATIONS HERITAGE RESOURCES AND FUTURE intended to take effect from 1 February 2005. 27759 of 8 July 2005; Notices Nos 668 & 669), this is outcome of comment on the Governement Gazette (No nominal fees for permit applications and, pending the SAHRA Council has gazetted its intention to charge PERMIT FEES sessments before heritage sites are destroyed. that the heritage component is included in impact as- Heritage Resources Management It is a truism of palaeontological and archaeo- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 17 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 18 of our shared maritime past. and could thus be successfully used to increase awareness highest profile of the maritime archaeology unit’s projects The National Survey of Underwater Heritage is perhaps the T UNIT MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 spect, Protect, Enjoy” message. resource and related issues through the simple “Re- aims to spread awareness of the maritime heritage poster entitled “Our Maritime Heritage”. The poster The same principles were applied to the design of the importance of conservation this fragile resource. seeks to explain the scope of maritime heritage and ble. The information contained within the pamphlet the pamphlet in order to make it visible and accessi- tention grabbling colours and layout were chosen for vey’s aims and goals have been produced. Bright, at- To this end, a poster and pamphlet outlining the Sur- to increase awareness of our shared maritime past. ogy unit’s projects and could thus be successfully used perhaps the highest profile of maritime archaeol- Heritage was increasing steadily. better manage South Africa’s Underwater Cultural ahead at full steam and the capacity of unit to tional Survey of Underwater Heritage was moving pursued. By March 2004, SAHRA’s NLDTF funded Na- staff were added to the section and new projects Fund (NLDTF) in 2003, new maritime archaeological duced this year. This second pamphlet builds on the series dealing with maritime heritage was also pro- The second SAHRA pamphlet in the three “OUR MARITIME HERITAGE” POSTER ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The National Survey of Underwater Heritage is MUCPP YOUTH BLOEMFONTEIN WORKSHOP AWARENESS ON 29 JUNE CEMETERY, MEMORIAL DURING VISIT OF National Lotteries Distribution Trust Following a generous grant from the advancement, extension and change. back at the 2004/5 period as a year of The maritime archaeology unit 2004 will look this second publication. gathered by archaeologists are discussed in detail maritime heritage and the information that can be in the series. The issues surrounding significance of general information contained in the first pamphlet SAHRA aims to formulate a policy that actively dis- for their management of underwater cultural heritage. worked hard on formalising and finalising a policy perform their jobs. the maritime unit and to train existing staff better SAHRA to employ more staff on a contract basis for National Survey of Underwater Heritage has allowed sources and management of these resources. and Lamberts Bay in education about local cultural re- the communities of, amongst others, Stilbaai, Arniston source at ground level. The maritime unit has involved key stakeholders who participate in managing the re- ranging audience and to key users of the resource message and vision have thus been advertised to a wide ute relevant information and promotional items. SAHRA’s have taken place, an attempt has been made to distrib- workshops dealing in any way with maritime heritage in September 2004. Wherever lectures, discussions or Marine Cultural Heritage Conference in Portsmouth, UK tional Dive show in March 2005 and at the Managing nation wide and were distributed at the London Interna- have been mailed to dive shops, schools and museums and internationally over the past year. Information packs Posters and pamphlets have been distributed nationally PAMPHLET SERIES The SAHRA maritime archaeology team has As mentioned above, the funding afforded to Madagascar, Mocambique and the United States in an international Slave Trade project, which includes Angola, SAHRA is currently in the process of cementing their involvement Heritage Resources Management cation. tee for comment and then to SAHRA Council ratifi- ology, Palaeontology and Meteorite Permit Commit- wreck policy was ready for submission to the Archae- age for commercial gain. By March 2005, the ship- exploitation of shipwrecks and other maritime herit- courages activities directed at salvage and subsequent ologists have been involved in the presentation of the past year. Locally, maritime archae- the SAHRA met with great enthusiasm and success. part of the universities third year program and was University of Cape Town. The five lecture series formed a formal lecture series on maritime archaeology at the Members of the maritime team were invited to present to extend its educational program a tertiary level. of underwater heritage. to learners regarding SAHRA’s function as managers SAHRA’s schools program by presenting short lectures The maritime unit also participated actively in Stillbaai and wreck sites fishtraps in Arniston. meetings regarding management of fishtraps in clubs, institutions and associations community the Wild Coast Sun, Eastern Cape, lectures to various tre for Portuguese Nautical Studies conference held at included the presentation of three papers at Cen- of the educational initiatives undertaken this year have maritime archaeology unit has been proactive. Some nars, workshops and courses. To this end, the SAHRA there has been a need to conduct educational semi- activities taking place on historical maritime sites, At the same time as formulating policy guidelines for COMPLETING DIVE TRAINING Important partnerships have been formed over For has had the opportunity the first time, SAHRA this initiative from the outset. SAHRA has assisted extensive Slave Ship project and SAHRA has supported secured Lottery funding for an archaeologist. Iziko has ums through close co-operation with their maritime SAHRA has further cemented its ties with Iziko Muse- WORK RECORDING NAS STUDENTS AT initiatives and new foci. public attitudes and acquiring feedback on SAHRA’s fields. This has proved invaluable in terms of judging divers, dive shops and others working in related ties, it has been possible to consult extensively with resource users. Through followup projects and activi- archaeologist unprecedented interaction with wreck policy and management plan for historical wreck sites. ance with the formulation of Robben Island Museum’s qualified volunteers, SAHRA is able to offer assist- the Robben Island Museum. Through use of NAS seen SAHRA’s maritime unit form strong bonds with ships with other partners and associates. 2004/5 has opportunities for SAHRA’screated knock-on relation- communication to reach better levels. The courses have in southern Africa, allowing knowledge sharing and world. The course is offered in a number of countries UK and has spread to many countries around the recognised qualification. The initiative started in the logical discoveries. This course is an internationally resource to life through interesting stories and archaeo- ology while at the same time attempting to bring scope, aims and methodologies of maritime archae- cate divers and other interested individuals on the courses are aimed at resource users and aim to edu- Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) courses. These NAS courses have allowed SAHRA’s maritime ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 19 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 20 Government. Iziko Museums, the University of Leiden and Dutch mentioned above and a collaboration between SAHRA, the future. These ventures include Slave Ship Project the establishment of joint international ventures in ties with international institutions and is looking to place. The maritime archaeology unit has continued On an international level, various activities have taken WEST COAST WRECK ROUTE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE FOR THE has been positive. the vessel itself. Again, response to this initiative message as well information about the wreck and signage, this board contains a strong conservation the West 1901. As with earlier Coast in January the Coast Wreck Route signs. It focuses on the wreck of in Lambert’s Bay. This sign is the first of West bour, has produced a second sign for erection SAHRA ment of the first interpretive signage at Hout Bay har- Route advanced over the past year. Following the place- base from which future work can continue. during this time allowed for the establishment of a short survey season in Durban Harbour. Contacts made tions from the Western Cape to Kwazulu/Natal for a progress. In January 2005, the survey moved opera- Underwater Heritage has made slow but steady progress over the past year. of The National Survey tion on the importance of resource. time heritage and SAHRA while focusing public atten- these partnerships and programmes will promote mari- car, Mocambique and the United States. It is hoped that Slave Trade project which includes Angola, Madagas- ess of cementing their involvement in an international and professional advice. SAHRA is currently in the proc- and De Hoop nature reserve, as well with expertise project with survey work carried out around Struisbaai Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ HMS Sybille The establishment of the Historical Shipwreck Continuing SAHRA projects have also made , a British naval vessel wrecked off tural inheritance assists in unravelling the past. fundamentally determine the extent to which cul- The manner in which SAHRA succeeds this role will serving this fragile resource for future generations. gies will ultimately determine SAHRA’s success in pre- of improved underwater heritage management strate- significant. The active involvement in the development SAHRA’s role as manager will become increasingly ceptance of the importance this heritage is fostered, can help bring us closer together. As a broader ac- through our millennia old relationships with the sea knowledge increases, the heritage that is shared maritime heritage closer to all South Africans. As tum. Educational initiatives bring the importance of water cultural heritage is slowly gathering momen- of maritime archaeology, the management of under- tourism market worldwide. lishment of ties between heritage agencies and the across the globe. Again this allowed for estab- and heritage managers dealing with tourism from tional Dive Show held in March 2005 South Africa. sible solutions for many of the problems faced by by other heritage management organisations and pos- offered valuable insights into the issues being faced management practitioners worldwide. The conference to establish a communication network with heritage in September 2004, Mr Jonathan Sharfman was able rine Cultural Heritage conference in Portsmouth, UK at the Iziko Maritime Museum. and directions for maritime archaeology was presented the ICUCH meeting, a lecture series on current trends makers and other influential individuals. As part of bringing together prominent international policy- Committee for Underwater Cultural Heritage (ICUCH), In November 2004, SAHRA hosted the International Through SAHRA’s ongoing efforts in the sphere This dive show brought together tour operators SAHRA was represented at the London Interna- Though his attendance at the Managing Ma- communities, heritage and planning agencies, schools the outcome or product of surveys carried out by tion of a comprehensive heritage register, which is sources legislation. integrating planning, environmental and heritage re- accordance with proposed new law reform projects of itage to be integrated into the planning system, in sources in their lives. It will make it possible for her- ments through conducting surveys of the heritage re- the value of their traditions and sites environ- enable heritage workers and lay people to recognize fine and affirm our cultural identity. history and environment, thereby enabling us to de- it provides people with the skills to learn about our out a survey and conduct oral history interviews of a handbook explaining step by how to carry their environment. duct surveys and map the cultural resources within whereby laypersons and groups are enabled to con- assist communities to play this role. The Kit is a means available a Heritage Surveying and Mapping Kit to identifying culturally important sites and is making out South Africa. SAHRA has developed a system for work for an integrated conservation system through- founding principles is the establishment of a frame- balances. our neglected heritage and helping to redress the im- Surveying and Mapping Kit is serving to uncover democratize heritage practice. The use of the Heritage fied on the local, provincial and national level to alter the face of heritage sites that have been identi- attention to working with communities in order Architectural Heritage Landscape Unit has given With transformation as a priority, the SAHRA MAPPING KIT SAHRA HERITAGE SURVEYING AND LANDSCAPE UNIT ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE Heritage Resources Management This integration will evolve through the genera- The Heritage Surveying and Mapping Kit will The Heritage Surveying and Mapping Kit consists One of the National Heritage Resources Act’s the cultural value. invested in development which could alter or damage tion, place or environment before time and money is ties are alerted to the heritage qualities of tradi- velopers, planners, architects and responsible authori- mental and community-based organizations. and institutions of higher education non-govern- Having this register will ensure that owners, de- HERITAGE AN EXAMPLE OF INTANGIBLE ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 21 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ obtain these pamphlets from SAHRA offices. community centres and institutions are encouraged to community based organizations, heritage, cultural and government, nongovernmental organizations, Libraries, municipalities, provincial and national and English are being distributed nationally. are available in isiXhoza, isiZulu, SeSotho, Tshivenda 22 conserve; and valuing conserving our earthen building with earth helps us to understand how and promotes identity. Continuing the culture of Indigenous Knowledge Systems whose revival fosters Indigenous Building Systems is an example of EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS: crucial and rewarding resources. ongoing. International experience and material are methodology for Integrated Heritage Management is Consultation, research and development of the SAHRA MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED HERITAGE or proposals for work in the heritage arena. carrying out projects and programmes, applications rewarding. The mentored are past students who mentoring is considered to be imperative and highly practitioners. For transformation to advance, lenge within the heritage sector is lack of the training and education of heritage workers. A chal- founding principles is making available resources for Another of the National Heritage Resources Act’s MENTORING local, regional or national heritage status. out surveys and to nominate places that are worthy of free of charge to any grouping who wishes carry The Heritage Surveying and Mapping Kit is available Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ P P Pamphlets in other languages are process. P P P AMPHLETS AMPHLETS AMPHLETS interpreting the AMPHLETS AMPHLETS AMPHLETS work of SAHRA from SAHRA offices. to obtain these pamphlets institutions are encouraged community centres and heritage, cultural and based organizations, organizations, community ernment, nongovernmental provincial and national gov- Libraries, municipalities, distributed nationally. English and are being SeSotho, Tshivenda and available in isiXhoza, isiZulu, the work of SAHRA are PAMPHLETS interpreting understand the true significance of our material meaning to this material, tangible heritage. We only Living, intangible or immaterial heritage gives are the material, tangible manifestation of heritage. the enactment of living culture. Sites and environments Heritage. People construct their identities through This year, the calendar focussed on Intangible SAHRA CALENDAR and the tradition continues. building material for many centuries in South Africa new buildings. Earth has been the most widely used architectural heritage inspires the use of it in during this period. participation, were undertaken by Freedman Townsend architectural heritage, living heritage and community architectural heritage landscape management, earthen dealing with integrated heritage management, conferences, seminars and sitting on committees research information on the web. journals, supporting free and unrestricted access to Time process of cities’ values”. A quarterly journal, advancement of the transformation/conservation international journal to be devoted the study and first volume of Participation and Training Job Creation the Planning Processes within Context of Community Surveying/Mapping/Recording and its Integration into Centre of Advanced Studies in Integrated Conservation. Estudos Avançados Integrada (CECI), da Conservação in Recife, Brazil, under the auspices of Centro de is transformation and redress this carried out The purpose of the National Heritage Resources Fund FUND (NHRF) NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES Action Bridging the Disciplines and Cooperative Conservation: in Integrated Urban Interfaces Urban Conservation: to present a paper at the 4th International Seminar on The Architectural Heritage Landscape unit was invited SEMINARS AND COMMITTEES WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, heritage sites and memorialization. and nurturing it, using it in our identification of recognizing the value of intangible heritage SAHRA is committed to promoting the process of heritage when light is shed on its underlying values. Heritage Resources Management is one of a new generation “open access” Presentations at, and attendance of workshops, The paper was selected for publication in the The title of the paper presented is , held on the 23 City and Time rd to the 25 , which is “the first th of November 2004 . Heritage City & community groupings are encouraged to apply. Application Forms and are available from SAHRA are evaluated; a pamphlet about the Fund and priority for the Fund following two years. environments through heritage surveying is a The identification of heritage places, traditions and by the National Heritage Resources Fund Committee. decision-making in projects, remain the criteria used history interviewing, conservation, management and communities in identification, research and oral capacity at the local level. have been funded, are therefore those which enhance by encouraging local initiatives. The projects, which Policy for the Fund; criteria by which applications Projects that encourage the participation of IDAS VALLEY MANOR HOUSE STELLENBOSCH ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 23 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 24 from the World Intellectual Property Organisation The Living Heritage Officer received an invitation THE 21 A BETTER FUTURE FOR HUMANITY IN CREATIVITY AND INVENTIONS – THIRD INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON groundbreaking initiatives. continuous support and commitment to such age resources. The Living Heritage Unit pledges its in relation to the importance of management herit- school pupils, based on the core functions of SAHRA the Officer participated in a series of presentations to of the organisation. In this particular success story, of June 2005), organised by the Administration Staff Heritage Awareness Youth Programme ( in the month active participants from SAHRA who took part in the The Living Heritage Officer was amongst a team of SCHOOLS PROJECTS term initiative. nitude this project is envisaged to be an ongoing long ing with undocumented heritage objects).Given its mag- entails conducting an audit of heritage resource (start- sources Information System funded by DAC. The project Units, in a joint project of the National Heritage Re- with the Heritage Objects and National Inventory’s Most recently, the Living Heritage Unit collaborated NATIONAL INVENTORY fore end of this year. however a deadline to this project is anticipated be- this one has proved to be a time consuming process, ment and input. Drafting a policy document such as copy has been drafted and circulated for further com- from the first draft of policy, a revised second guarding Living Heritage. With the comments received at providing legal instruments and guidelines to safe- SAHRA has been working on a policy document aimed Since the beginning of financial year in 2004, LIVING HERITAGE POLICY LIVING HERITAGE UNIT Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ST CENTURY. Living Heritage draft policy document at SAHRA. able input to the Intellectual Property aspect of our experts from WIPO have recently provided invalu- In particular,of the Living Heritage Unit at SAHRA. to have far reaching implications the steady growth als and experts, in such fruitful gatherings, proves of particular interest. Networking with profession- ditional Cultural Expressions and Knowledge, was the applications of Intellectual Property laws to Tra- importantly, the address by experts from WIPO on tional cultural expressions and knowledge. Most ventions, designs, innovations in technology, tradi- ing to the commercialisation and protection of in- included), around Intellectual Property issues relat- cooperation, amongst Member States (South Africa ing a continued dialogue, support, awareness and hind such an important gathering focused on creat- ment of Trade and Industry (DTI). The impetus be- Organisation (WIPO) and the South African Depart- organised jointly by the World Intellectual Property International Convention Centre. The conference was uled for the 19 to 21 May 2005 at Cape Town (WIPO) to attend the aforementioned conference sched- RESIDENTS OF WAENHUISKRANTZ - WESTERN CAPE Heritage. A comparative analysis based on the 2003 Convention on safeguarding Intangible Cultural the implementation of recommendation from that should be taking into account when preparing methodologies and to debate main issues in this field the meeting was to study various inventory-making countries as a basis for discussion, the purpose of stakeholders, and by taking the practices of certain amongst experts in different disciplines and expenses, was funded by UNESCO. Headquarters), including travel and accommodation itage Section organised. The trip to Paris (UNESCO Cultural Heritage (ICH), that UNESCO’s Intangible Her- ing on inventory-making in the field of Intangible Heritage Officer was invited to attend an expert meet- On 17 and 18 March 2005, the SAHRA’s Living HERITAGE(UNESCO-PARIS) INTANGIBLE CULTURAL EXPERT MEETING ON INVENTORYING Heritage Resources Management Through the exchange of ideas and experiences PART OF SAHRA STAFF COMPLEMENT On the 8 SAP- ENDANGERED SPECIES UNIT its partners. a prolonged, mutual and constructive relationship with Species Unit. With good intensions SAHRA anticipates the core functions of SAHRA to SAP Endangered was amongst the active participants who presented cooperative governance. The Living Heritage Officer Unit in Pretoria to establish partnerships and enhance Policevisited the South African Endangered Species including a representative of each heritage unit for the safeguarding of ICH. ties to the recently (October 2003) adopted Convention urgency since ICH is a major obligation of States Par- and reflect on a subject which has become of primary provide an opportunity for exchange of experiences studied and drawn. characteristic of various existing systems was Consequently the meeting was intended to th April 2005, members from SAHRA ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 25 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 26 identifies the state institutions with whom SAHRA and meaning to co-operative governance. The Act institutions and private owners to give substance The heritage objects office engaged with various state THE NATIONAL ESTATE 2. CO-OPERATIVE OF MANAGEMENT heritage objects. of the past by identifying and declaring neglected ing on a programme to redress historical imbalances landscape in this regard and will shortly be embark- authority is committed to transforming the heritage the imbalances of past. SAHRA as heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999 (the Act) is to address annual report. The intention of the National Heritage the national estate that is dealt with elsewhere in this this legacy of the past will impact on inventory representation of objects in some museums. However, does not have the mandate to address skewed not representative of all communities. SAHRA declared and some museum collections are still tion of heritage objects that have been specifically the legacies of past, there is a skewed representa- sion of who they are and what defines them. Given manage the nation’s heritage objects. was spent setting up co-operative arrangements to communities and the private sector. Much effort co-operative manner which includes state institutions, for heritage resources to be managed in an tegrated Act, premised on the Constitution, makes provision function. However, the National Heritage Resources and protection of heritage objects is a SAHRA core objects representative of our nation. efficient management of the diverse range heritage policies and guidelines in place for the effective mechanisms for co-operative governance and putting the heritage objects unit was to focus on developing During March 2004 and April 2005, the objective of 1. INTRODUCTION HERITAGE OBJECTS UNIT Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Heritage objects form part of a nation’s expres- The identification, management, promotion DECLARED OBJECT BOTTOM: JAN SMUTS CHAIR - SPECIFICALLY COLLECTIONS TOP: FORT HARE SPECIFICALLY DECLARED Heritage Resources Management was given to co-operative governance: should manage heritage objects and much attention impact on DEAT’s work and to provide the opportu- objective is to identify legislation and policy, which and TourismEnvironmental Affairs (DEAT) and its This committee was established by the Department of 2.1.2 Law Reform (to apply for a permit to export heritage objects). public not complying with the requirements of Act illicit trafficking and members of the issues such as resources are concerned. This includes dealing with tion of the Act insofar as management heritage sues and address concerns associated with the viola- etc. Officials meet on a quarterly basis to identify is- officials, the police, customs border the Endangered Species Unit and consists of heritage The above committee was established by SAHRA and 2.1.1 Law Enforcement Committee for dialogue and the establishment of following: are heritage inspectors. This created the opportunity In terms of the Act, police and customs officials 2.1 SAPS AND CUSTOMS value. The expertise of SAAACA is also solicited insofar as the preservation of firearms heritage that the Firearms legislation complies with Act been a number of consultations with them to ensure and collectors of firearms heritage value. There has a non-governmental organisation made up of dealers SAHRA has established a relationship with SAAACA, Association 2.2.1 South African Arms and Ammunition Collectors 2.2 CIVIL SOCIETY heritage value. intended for destruction in order to preserve those of should avail heritage inspectors to assess firearms Registry to inform SAHRA of the date on which we SAHRA established a mechanism with the Firearms Firearms of heritage value are protected by the Act. 2.1.3 Firearms Registry participation process. draft policies to this committee as part of the public will be many opportunities for SAHRA staff to present jects policy to this committee. It is evident that there Officer was invited to present the draft heritage ob- nity for debate on such matters. The Heritage Objects OBJECT - PRETORIA DECLARED HERITAGE SPECIFICALLY ZAR TRAIN ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 27 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 28 of the nation’s heritage. Mbeki’s call for voluntary service in the management can be construed as a positive response to President grateful for the advice given free of charge which SAHRA appreciates the contacts that exist and is academics, private individuals, SAMA members, etc. leaders in our country, etc. Some of the experts are artwork, ceramics, objects associated with events and objects”, firearms, documents, books medals, coins, from stamps, kitaabs, furniture, “ethnographic permit application for export. Applications can range from a diverse range of experts when considering 6 December 2002 requires SAHRA to solicit advice described in Government Gazette No. 24116 of The many types of heritage objects listed and 2.2.3 Other activities with civil society and conservation of firearms heritage value. tary museum in Pretoria, concerning the identification There has been numerous interactions with the mili- 2.2.2 Military Museum course. interim arrangement which will be finalised in due been appointed as heritage inspectors. This is an from time to time. Some SAAACA members have Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ - SPECIFICALLY HUMMING DECLARED OBJECTS VENDA TOPS heritage objects in the country and it stipulates clear The Act makes provision for the restitution of 3.2 RESTITUTION being finalised. launched in the Northern Cape and is process of consultation both inside and outside SAHRA. It was This draft policy went through various phases of 3.1 HERITAGE OBJECTS POLICY effectively manage the national estate: Various policies and guidelines were developed to 3. POLICY AND GUIDELINES attended by DAC officials and Interpol. collection and the Law Enforcement committee meeting Pretoria responsible for managing the Mapungubwe Arts and Culture, management of the University was shared with the MEC of Department Sport, objects policy in the Northern Cape where platform SAHRA provincial staff, at the launch of heritage SAHRA head office, Firearms Registry in Pretoria, the CEO of National Heritage Council, to students at to SAMA Gauteng, where a platform was shared with A number of presentations were made amongst others, 2.3 PRESENTATIONS Heritage Resources Management TOP & BOTTOM: BROSTER BEAD COLLECTION - EASTERN CAPE to similar partnerships with communities. to honour late Oscar Mpetha. SAHRA looks forward project to establish a museum in Nyanga, Cape Town National Women’s Day. is also involved in a SAHRA women’s march on 9 August 1954 in celebration of Cape Town, held a joint exhibition focussing on the SAHRA, in collaboration with Lwandle Museum 5. PROJECTS Mapungubwe collection and Fort Hare. Kirby collection, Groote Schuur Collection, declared collections i.e. Jan Smuts Study, Harvards, made to the custodians of some these specifically tion of specifically declared collections. Visits were SAHRA is responsible for monitoring the conserva- COLLECTIONS 4. SPECIFICALLY DECLARED and will be circulated for public comment. Guidelines for the export of stamps have been drafted for the temporary and permanent export of stamps. SAHRA has received a number of permit applications stamps of heritage value without a permit. Since then, Customs officials informed SAHRA of the export 3.4 STAMPS heritage value. purpose of the guidelines is to preserve firearms with SAPS Firearms Registry, and civil society. The The above guidelines were drafted in consultation CIVIL SOCIETY SAPS FIREARMS REGISTRY, SANDF AND OF ARMS AND ARMAMENTS WITH THE IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT 3.3 GUIDELINES FOR THE process of being finalised. to various stakeholders for comment and are in the deal with restitution. These documents were circulated has drafted a regulation, policy and guideline to procedures to be followed by the claimant. SAHRA ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 29 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 30 Although there has been an increase in the number 6.1 CHALLENGES: HERITAGE AS MANY OBJECTS PROVIDE CHALLENGES MANAGING THE MANY TYPES OF 6. and other parts of the world. for interaction with heritage practitioners from Africa retrieve the object. completed to aid the police in their investigation stolen, the relevant “Crigen Art” form should be and adequately describe an object. If that object is tiques and antiquities. This is a means to photograph is an international standard for describing art, an- objects. Convention on stolen or illegally exported cultural as on restitution within and outside of the Unidroit tions on various aspects illicit trafficking as well DAC played a central role. There were many presenta- SAHRA was represented at the above workshop where IN CAPE TOWN OF CULTURALILLICIT TRAFFICKING PROPERTY HELD REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE FIGHT AGAINST part of the work office and will materialise. many other pressures but is considered as an integral objects. This project did not unfold as planned, due to tive to identify and declare neglected art as heritage work associated with resistance as part of an initia- Gallery to explore the idea of a project identify art- A meeting was held with the South African National Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ to illicit trafficking. diminishes the national estate and contributes still leave our country without a permit. This of permit applications, many heritage objects The workshop provided a wonderful opportunity Interpol did a presentation on “Object Id” which . The office was invited by Stephan Welz to iden- 6.5 There is a concern that the focus of office 6.4 A fund has to be established keep heritage 6.3 Some institutions and private dealers have “ar- 6.2 DAC funded inventory of the national estate. to be centrally involved with the development of tion and management of neglected heritage objects neglected communities to participate in the identifica- operative arrangements are in place, is to encourage CONCLUSION The challenge for the office now that most of co- 7. stage. sponsibility that the office cannot manage at this itage objects. However, this is a full-time re- identify and preserve our country’s diverse her- Auctions should be viewed as an opportunity to tions held by various auction houses annually. have the capacity to do this given many auc- for a while but unfortunately, the office does not which a permit should be applied. This was done tify heritage objects intended for auction to reflect the diversity of nation. not as yet inclusive of neglected heritage objects generations. African heritage objects for the benefit of future create the opportunity for people to buy South objects in South Africa and/or tax incentives could fender to the police. ported, SAHRA will not hesitate to report an of- porting heritage objects without a permit. If re- alties against those who violate s32 (20) i.e. ex- work for them. The Act makes provision pen- dermine the Act because their “arrangements” practice, the attitude of those involved is to un- permit. When informed that this is an illegal enable them to export heritage objects without a rangements” with certain customs officials which Sharpeville, De Aar, Colesberg, Thaba Nchu, Mafikeng nity. projects in various parts like Conservation positive perceptions concerning the spirit of commu- effective civil society in various provinces with some realism and enterprise emerged for the building of an a number of communities, from which new spirit series of discussions and workshops were held with nomic, cultural and environmental development. A ess of planning and managing their own social, eco- to attain help and greater self – reliance in the proc- ies from individuals and community groups seeking This programme originated from the need and enquir- PROGRAMME 2. COMMUNITY OUTREACH prior to engaging public paritipation. sion and development with identified stakeholders, of Remains, have been formulated for further discus- Victims/Casualties, Memorialisation and Repatriation the Terms of Reference, logistical and political issues. organisations and a workshop will be held to unpack committee was set up for appointment of succesfull search and a positive response was received. A bid tender for archival/desktop study and fieldwork re- cember 2004 calling for accredited organisations to experienced. A press release was finally made in De- networks with other stakeholder organisations, were such as Categories of Victims and developing taking into cognisance and addressing various issues Identification of Graves Project. Delays related to implementation of a Collection Names and its transformation funding gave a grant for the and Memorialisation policies. struggle and the formulation of draft Human Remains identification of graves victims in the liberation heritage resources within the country relate to The main challenge towards transformation of POLICY DEVELOPMENT 1. TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS AND BURIAL GROUNDS & GRAVES UNIT Heritage Resources Management Different draft policies related to Categories of The Department of Arts and Culture through W W Regular Queenstown/Mlungisi Township – Eastern Cape Rwantsana village – Eastern Cape Langa Township – Western Cape Bhongolethu Township – Oudtshoorn, Eastern Cape areas: in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu – Natal, Northern pany of community representatives, were conducted W to create job opportunities • to develop within the youth interest in heritage • to maintain, protect and manage heritage re- • to value their cultural and natural heritage in- • assist and educate them: to plan and direct their development, with skills that gramme is to empower individuals and communities part of job creation. The key objectives this pro- and Kimberley involved community participation as W W orkshops/seminars orkshops/seminars orkshops/seminars orkshops/seminars orkshops/seminars resources management sources within their environment with pride. scribed in graves and grave -related material PRESTWICH STREET BURIAL SITE - GREENPOINT site inspection site inspection site inspection site inspection site inspection site inspection were held in the following trips, sometimes in the com- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 31 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 32 where he consulted with neighbouring chieftaincies and Langalibalele kaMthimkhulu’s royal homestead from rial for the gravesite and Kwa Bhekuzulu, servation management plan and erection of a memo- establishing principles for the development of a con- a broader consultative and research process aimed at the landowner i.e. KZN Wildlife/ Ezemvelo, are part of Mthimkhulu clan. The meetings which are inclusive of in facilitating meetings with the members of Since the beginning of 2002, SAHRA has been involved DRAKENSBERG AREA. MTHIMKHULU: CHIEF LANGALIBALELE CHALLENGES ENQUIRIES AND RELATED 3. COMMEMORATIVE PROJECTS, Community awareness and involvement in the Management and security of the site • Conservation needs • Current condition of graves • • following: and Western Cape. The trips are intended to assess the Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ TANA BARU KRAAMAT/ YEAR OLD management of the site GRAVE - + 200 _ EMAHLUTSHINI IN THE forces. amaXhosa independent chieftaincies and the colonial following one of the wars resistance between He was banished to Robben Island in the 19 mains of Chief Fadana from one of his descendants. The BGG received a request for the repatriation of re- ROBBEN ISLAND BURIAL GROUNDS CHIEF FADANA OF AMATSHAWE Preservation of oral history and other associated Serial declaration of associated sites • its socio – economic potential • • integration of operations and management the accessibility of the site • the status of site • • the significance attached to site by lineal • that emerged throughout these meetings were: kingdoms on his rain making powers. The key issues living heritage character.tural, historical and eco-tourist multi-layered site – inspired by its natural, cul- sociated ceremonies) community at large (annual Pilgrimage and as- descendants of the Mthimkhulu and AmaHlubi th century, : dents of grave - robbing and illicit trafficking herit- of most countries in the world, badly scarred by inci- South African heritage landscape has been, like that 4. GRAVES RESCUE OPERATIONS location good order as well marking of the site for easier the standard of site conservation and maintenance in imposes a challenge upon the BGG division to keep throughout the country, as facilitation of closure and historical research. Visits are often made to gravesites fice to utilise archival material for genealogical and military history societies and students call on the of- descendants of Burger concentration camp victims, casualties. Internally,graphs of graves military the sions within South Africa on the location and photo- ans Associations, local authorities and foreign mis- War,participated in the South African through Veter- mail and telephonic enquiries from the countries that The BGG division handles a large number of electronic, INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES reburial of his remains mier to assist with the location, exhumation and fices of the Deputy President and Limpopo Pre- held in January and a promise was made by the of- succession on the baPedi rule. Annual ceremonies are tions of assassinating Kgosi Sekhukhune over disputed the Transvaal Republic government following accusa- Kgosi Mampuru was executed in Pretoria 1883 by PRETORIA KGOSI MAMPURU OF BAPEDI: rate amongst them pacify his ancestral wrath as there was a high death ily enclosure and in observation of cultural rites would sure as they believe that his reburial within the fam- Kruger government forces. This would facilitate clo- died in incarceration following the conflict with repatriation of his remains from Pretoria, where he assistance towards research, location of his grave and Ndebele royal clan, have approached the BGG, about Descendants of Sigidi Mahlangu from the Ndzunza SIGIDI MAHLANGU: PRETORIA Heritage Resources Management ...... initiatives of identification and conservation graves NHRA, leading to a loss of record by SAHRA in its ing place in contravention of Section 36(2) the exhumations and repatriation of remains that are tak- has also identified the problem with adhoc posed during the process of development. The SAHRA, man remains with Heritage Western Cape that get ex- Division has developed a working document on Hu- lised, prior to issuing of permits. The Archaeology suring that other avenues of communication are uti- ing stringent controls in public consultations by en- threaten historical burials by developing and enforc- Divisions have responded to these challenges that the Burial Grounds and Graves Archaeology Following and exhumation the exposure of Prestwich, 4.1 ISSUING OF PERMITS in this regard. nities and partners in heritage have been very helpful Intervention rescue strategies involving host commu- urban/rural planning and rezoning ( growing number of cases graves being affected by Grounds and Graves Unit often faces is the case of a often left exposed. Another challenge the Burial only a fraction of the original damage. stretched to cover fencing as insurance claims for conservation work have in these instances been have been made thus far and the limited resources have been reported to the police and no prosecutions in the Free State. These acts of desecration graves Northern Cape, Thaba Nchu, Kroonstad and Winburg Concentration Camp in KwaZulu-Natal, De Aar the Mooi River Garden of Remembrance and Merebank ism are Cradock Four Memorial in the Eastern Cape, sites which are subjected to constant acts of vandal- has been the latest site subjected to vandalism. Other dead. The Schuinshoogte Battlefield outside Dundee treasures, which are believed to be buried with the criminals digging them out with the hope of finding age treasures. Graves have become soft targets with When these incidents happen, human remains are ○○○○○○○○○○○○ see images below ○○○○ 33 ). ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 34 Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Commonwealth W Commonwealth W F F National W National W Commonwealth W F National W –governmental and community – based organisations: relevant government bodies, academic institutions, non The Unit has established sound working relations with 5. SYNERGIES/PARTNERSHIPS ciple supporting such actions will be notified. process of organisations that are actively or in prin- of victims in the liberation struggle. The notification Commonwealth W Commonwealth W F F National W National W reedom P reedom P reedom P reedom P reedom P ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ conservation/ symbolic repatriation projects. of co-operation inclusive community graves the respective organisations to identify areas Reparations. A meeting was also held between and Healing Ceremonies as part of Symbolic Names of Victims Conflict and cleansing Victims, Memorialisation and Collection of within South Africa, definition of Categories identification of different Periods Conflict responsibilities is charged with the task of Freedom Park which among other Trust, the Names Verification Committee of the Division was also invited to participate within with the CWGC and further discuss process, to share graves conservation expertise planned to further resuscitate the negotiation realise this goal. Successive meetings have been still outstanding as a final undertaking to between the respective political principals is within South Africa. The political agreement financial resources for the conservation of graves Dept of Arts and Culture, aimed at channelling involved the British High Commission and was developed with the CWGC in discussions that technical Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), nation, held a conference in the Western Cape. whose husbands fell victims of political assassi- ark T ark T ark T ark T ark T idows F idows F idows F idows F idows F r r r r r ust: ust: ust: The Burial Grounds and Graves ust: ust: ust: ar Graves Commission: ar Graves Commission: or or ar Graves Commission: A draft or ar Graves Commission: ar Graves Commission: or or um: um: um: an organisation of women um: um: um: The National Prosecuting Authority (Special The National Prosecuting Authority (Special The Heritage and Museums Directorate The Heritage and Museums Directorate The Museums and Heritage Directorate (Chris The Museums and Heritage Directorate (Chris The National Prosecuting Authority (Special The Heritage and Museums Directorate The Museums and Heritage Directorate (Chris The National Prosecuting Authority (Special The National Prosecuting Authority (Special The Heritage and Museums Directorate The Heritage and Museums Directorate The Museums and Heritage Directorate (Chris The Museums and Heritage Directorate (Chris Crimes Litigation Unit): Crimes Litigation Unit): includes V includes V (Sedibeng District Municipality (Sedibeng District Municipality Hani District Municipality) Hani District Municipality) back the remains to respective families participate in the discussions aimed at handing of the NHRA. The BGG was thereafter invited to NPA was formally alerted of the contravention without a permit issued by the SAHRA and place at Esinathingi, in Pietermaritzburg, of Argentinian Forensic Anthropologists, took exhumation of remains which involved a team Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The initial identified through submissions to the Truth and location of graves 477 Missing Persons Task Team, was assigned to investigate the Crimes Litigation Unit): a heritage tourism route. and marking of restored sites as part creating agreement will be negotiated for the maintenance Sedibeng/Emfuleni Heritage Society, a heritage upon registration and accreditation of the greater local branch of Khulumani Support Group and massacre graves has been facilitated through the cleaning up campaign for the Sharpeville and other related sites are concerned. An annual as conservation of graves victims conflict has developed co-operative mechanisms as far WarAfrican The BGG and the liberation struggle. associated with many sites related to the South includes V (Sedibeng District Municipality heritage resources management. involving local schools in heritage education and identified areas of co –operation with focus on The SAHRAHani District Municipality): have War Graves located in overseas territorities outsourcing of conservation Boer Prisoner Crimes Litigation Unit): Crimes Litigation Unit): includes V includes V (Sedibeng District Municipality (Sedibeng District Municipality Hani District Municipality) Hani District Municipality) ereeniging and Sharpeville) ereeniging and Sharpeville) ereeniging and Sharpeville) are ereeniging and Sharpeville) ereeniging and Sharpeville) The Missing Persons , , , , , which which which which which mtfedBiihGae R 3 306-00 R R R5 472-00 R3 192-00 R5 R6 042-00 R13 000-00 Smithfield British Graves R6 612-00 Smithfield Burger Graves R7 Senekal British Cemetery Rouxville Military Rooiwaal British Military Cemetery Reddersburg R4 Reddersburg R17 328-00 R2 052-00 Queenstown R7 000-00 R5 586-00 Norvalspont Burger Graves R8 River R2 Mooi 736-00 Lindley Ladysmith Irish Guards Memorial Koppies Vredefort Burger R4 902-00 Koppies R2 166-00 GoR Town William’s King King William’s Town Main Cemetery Jamestown Town Hope R9 918-00 Hanover Burger R34 850-00 Ficksburg Dewetsdorp R 2 850-00 Dalmanutha R7 752-00 Cradock British Military Cemetery Colesberg Clocolan British Burgersdorp Brandfort Cemetery Military Airlie R1 368-00 Aliwal North British GoR Aliwal North Burger Concentration Camp PROJECTS 6. CONSERVATION CAPITAL PROJECTS Heritage Resources Management rvsR 741-00 Graves T T T T T otal: R201 015-0 otal: R201 015-0 otal: R201 015-00 otal: R201 015-0 otal: R201 015-0 R10-488-00 R19-820-00 R10 146-00 R2 662-00 R4 004-00 COST 244-00 208-00 503-00 855-00 786-00 446-00 Future activities/programmes workshops Conferences, Seminars, Linkages/Partnerships Repatriation of Human Remains and procedures for the Development of policy guidelines General Maintenance of Graves tion and reburial processes Persons – Facilitation of exhuma- Political executions/Missing Graves Rescue operations Nominations, Grading of sites targeted sites Management Plans (CMPs) for Development of Conservation Community Outreach Programmes Identification of Graves Project Collection of Names and DELIVERABLES 2004/5 PRIORITY AREAS/ BURIAL GROUNDS AND GRAVES ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 35 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ D 36 ESTATE THE INVENTORY OF THE NATIONAL Heritage Resources Management SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 over the web. formally protected sites is soon to be made available resources in their areas of jurisdiction. A database regarding the development of registers heritage ance has been given to a number of local authorities for the declaration of National Heritage Sites. Assist- grading of heritage resources, as well draft policy The Unit has also developed draft policy on the General management of the approximate 100 000 • Verification of all sites formally protected in • The redevelopment and placing on the web of • Together with the Maritime Archaeological Unit, • In conjunction with the Archaeological Unit, • In conjunction with the North-West office, the • Development of the Framework for DAC • include: bank of heritage resources knowledge. Highlights ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ heritage resources in South Africa. records held on SAHRA databases relating to relating to declarations; digitization of over 4000 Government Notices terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, and in SA up to C1950; the SAHRA database of Architects and Builders African coast; ing the inventory of shipwrecks on South significant progress has been made on further- database; the development of Archaeological Register the Finnish Government; Heritage Resources Information Project funded by completion of the pilot project, North West Information System; Resources and National Heritage funded national Audit of State-Owned Heritage the development of SAHRA’s digital has been made this year with regard to within SAHRA, considerable progress working together with the various units espite significant budgetary constraints, their areas of jurisdiction. of heritage resources in development of registers authorities regarding the given to a number of local Assistance has been of National Heritage Sites. policy for the declaration resources, as well draft on the grading of heritage developed draft policy The Unit has also Africa. tool for educators, tourism and the public of South and planning, as well providing a unique research els of authority dealing with heritage management database of heritage resources to be used by all lev- vision being to put in place a centralized web served main area of focus the National Inventory Unit, rica. During the next financial year, this will be the system and responsible inventory unit in South Af- supporting sustainable heritage resources information strong injection towards developing an integrated, self- of the National Heritage Information System will be a State-Owned Heritage Resources and the development ceived for the development of national Audit Inventory Unit has not been put in place, funding re- Although funding to set up a fully fledged National Names of Projects, Deliverables & Achievements PROVINCIAL OFFICES STATUS ON PROJECTS: NORTHERN CAPE WESTERN CAPE MPUMALANGA EASTERN CAPE NORTH WEST FREE STATE ○○○○○○○○○○○○ GAUTENG LIMPOPO ○○○○ 37 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ T nership will yield tangible results in the near future. itage Directorate in Bhisho. It is hoped that this part- ernment departments in particular, the Museums & Her- is greatful of the support received from various gov- with regards to transformation. local municipalities in the Eastern Cape, especially tremendous successes in empowering district and effective. ships are diverse and in most cases productive involvement. The results of these strategic partner- 38 support received from government departments. South African Heritage Resources Agency is greatful of the National Heritage Resources Act (No 25 of 1999) to the within their municipalities. SAHRA EC has presented beginning to see the light of setting up heritage units 2.1 LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES ARE... transforming of heritage landscapes. culcating and constructing a “sense of place” in the seums and Heritage, Bhisho have a dominant role in- and Tourismment of Environmental Affairs and Mu- local municipalities, district depart- commitments. Stakeholder representation ordained by elitist approach of heritage management to inclusive nities. Sahra’s primary goal is to move away from an heritage resources accessible to indigenous commu- nerstone of proper heritage management in making Co-operative governance in the Eastern Cape is a cor- OPERATION. 2. INTERGOVERNMENTAL CO- EASTERN CAPE Provincial Offices SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The South African Heritage Resources Agency The In many instances, Sahra has achieved indigenous communities and their develop its strategic partnerships with in South Africa, is duty-bound to (Sahra), as a custodian of heritage outh African Heritage Resources Agency in a form of sharing responsibilities. Presently SAHRA, form partnerships with regards to provincial projects rectorates is gaining strength. Sahra has managed to Sahra’s relationship with museums and heritage di- 2.4 MUSEUMS AND HERITAGE: BHISHO Sahra’s input. ently, no Record of itage resources is subject to SAHRA’s scrutinity. Pres- Assessments. Any assessment that directly affects her- and Tourism with regards to Environmental Impact nership with the Department of Environmental Affairs SAHRA Eastern Cape has developed a strategic part- DISTRICT OFFICE AFFAIRS & TOURISM-MTHATHA 2.3 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL centrating on Conservation Management Plans. a partnership with Amatole District Municipality con- South African Heritage Resources is currently forming allocated: in the Eastern Cape. The following funding has been evant staff members for the management of heritage which has dedicated a huge budget and employed rel- embracing the establishment of heritage units. The district municipalities have been lukewarm in 2.2 DISTRICT MUNICIP respectively. District Municipality have established heritage units, nicipality, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan and Amatole Recently Buffalo City mu- different local authorities. R1.5 Million for Current Heritage Projects. R1.2 Million for Operations An exception is the Amatole District Municipality Decision (ROD) is issued without ALITY: In partnership with Museums and Heritage, the OF REMEMBRANCE: 4.2 OLIVER REGINALD TAMBO GARDEN antennaes. done when parties are satisfied with the relocation of pleted and the Conservation Management Plan will be this stage, the site rehabilitation is about to be com- At Santech for relocation of SABC musters on the site. gaging the Department of Arts & Culture including For E Cape has been en- the past two years, SAHRA 4.1 SARAH BARTMANN BURIAL SITE: IDENTIFICATION: 4. HERITAGE RESOURCES AND address backlogs in heritage management. itage activities. Further more the funds are meant to located R800 00 for operational and other related her- addressed. In 2004/05 financial year, was al- ECPHRA there are no staff members and the situation is being space, skills and resources with ECPHRA. Presently Cape SAHRA office. envisages sharing office itage Resources Authority is a priority of the Eastern Building capacity in the Eastern Cape Provincial Her- RESOURCES AUTHORITY: HERITAGE3. PROVINCIAL Bumbane). fundraised for the restoration of burial sites in Sabata Dalindyebo is a case in point (where SAHRA centres on behalf of this partner. The opening of King E Cape, is fundraising for community museums and Provincial Offices WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY OF SA SAHRA AND these events. Cacadu District Municipality financially contributed to organised funding for the immediate municipality. tures on the life and time of Sarah Bartmann the burial place of Sarah Bartmann. SAHRA gave lec- United States students on heritage sites in particular, SAHRA has been engaged in co-ordinating visits of 6. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: educators in Port St Johns. to policy directions and a curriculum statement for curriculum. The aim of this project was to contribute Environmental Society of SA crafted a pilot study and Knowledge Systems. Sahra and Wildlife the eco-schools educators about teaching Indigenous Last year, formed a partnership with SAHRA 5. OUTREACH PROJECTS: rural heritage in Eastern Cape. indicated some sound interest on the management of Board for consideration. Many potential funders have plans have been submitted to the National Lottery Walter centre in Engcobo. The business Sisulu History SAHRA is also participating in the construction of 4.3 HISTORY CENTRE IN E-NGCOBO museum. partnerships for the construction of this science Mbizana. SAHRA has been fundraising and forming to the science Museums and Cultural Centre in Garden of Remembrance. The garden will be linked birthplace of O.R Tambo has been restored as a ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 39 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ment of Architecture developed 28 models for a rag part of their design course, students the Depart- University of the Free State for Rag 2005. As and building of a Heritage Float by students the during the year under review that involved design visitors’ book at the stall was signed by 458 people. by the Free State Office, formed part of stall. The mation on heritage sites and programmes, executed awareness workshop. An exhibit of photos and infor- of the MUCPP who previously took part in youth 10 October 2004. It was supervised by young people Cultural Festival,Mangaung African held from 2 to State Office set up a heritage stall during the annual Barolong Boo-Seleka. of Dr James Moroka and Kgosi II the the Moroka House, Archbell House and Graves lowed by an excursion to heritage sites that included Mmabana Cultural Centre at Thaba Nchu and was fol- workshop was held on 24 February 2005 at the Provincial Offices 40 tested against the and the old Moakeng Hall where local women pro- grave of the political activist, Rev. Mahabane, Z.R. in Kroonstad and Moakeng were visited, including the Kroonstad. After the workshop, various heritage sites State Institute for Community Development at on 28 October 2004 at the centre of Northern Free lished. school building where the ANC was allegedly estab- and the Old WesleyanHouse, the Memorial Cemetery Mangaung, such as the Old Presidency, the Mapikela an excursion to heritage sites in the Greater gramme (MUCPP) on 29 June 2004. It was followed by sity of the Free State/Community Partnership Pro- was held for young people of the Mangaung Univer- cessful workshops were organised. The first workshop As part of the Youth Awareness Programme three suc- AWARENESS ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC FREE STATE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ A new youth awareness project was launched For the second year in a row, staff of the Free A second youth awareness workshop was held dompas in the 1950s. The third State House of Traditional Leaders at Phuthaditjhaba mental management, the official opening of Free and the Northern Cape that contributed to environ- 28 May 2004 to units of the SANDF in Free State cluded the presentation of Environmental Awards on Free State Office during the year under review. It in- tions and workshops were attended by staff of the on 5 February 2005. the Rag procession through streets of Bloemfontein winning design. The Heritage Float formed part of Welwitschia built the heritage float according to of 2005, students the Hostels Khayalami and awarded to Mr Hendrik Auret. During the beginning Office, the models were evaluated and first price function, held on 31 August 2004 at the Free State float that depicted heritage conservation. During a In addition to the above events, various func- OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS ON 6 MAY 2004 MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF FREE STATE HOUSE Council during March 2005. guage Committee and Free State Provincial Archives November 2004 and the launch of Free State Lan- the South African Geographical Names Council on 22 September 2004, the Mabitso Provincial Workshop of organised by the Motheo District Municipality, on 13 on 4 June 2004, the Free State Tourism Bill Workshop, cil of Heritage Free State, held on 28 April and 20 Provincial Manager attended the meetings of Coun- required by the National Heritage Resources Act. The tion of previously declared national monuments, as age sites, as well assistance with the re-evalua- of structures older than 60 years and provincial herit- sider applications for the alteration and demolition establishment of a Permit Committee that could con- of staff and funding. It included assistance with the ance and advice in view of its lack capacity terms Authority, known as Heritage Free State, with assist- established Free State Provincial Heritage Resources The Provincial Office continued to provide the newly SYSTEM HERITAGE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHMENT OF INTEGRATED Provincial Offices VISIT TO BATLOKWA MEMORIAL, PHUTHADITJHABA ON 5 MAY 2004 tee of Heritage Free State became operational, the Until the end of June 2004 when Permit Commit- CONTROL CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Reserve and the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve. Bathurst Nature Reserve, the Rustfontein Dam Plans for the Maria Moroka Nature Reserve, ment for the development of Integrated Managements staff attended workshops, organised by the Depart- on 25 August 2004. During February and March 2005, the new EIA Regulations, convened by Department cial Office also attended an information session on the forth-coming review period. Staff of Provin- and the Department which would be finalised during cooperation between the Free State Office of SAHRA of a draft working agreement in order to ensure closer August 2004. This was followed by the development resources management during a staff meeting on 5 Economic Affairs to make a presentation on heritage Free State Department of Tourism, Environmental and Permit Committee. August 2004, as well the monthly meetings of Staff of the Provincial Office was invited by ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 41 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 42 Modderpoort near Ladybrand and the Motouleng Rock of the Mosotho prophetess, Mantsopa Makhetha, at May 2004 they inspected the Cave Church and grave sources Act. During a visit to the Eastern Free State in age resources, protected by the National Heritage Re- to mention but a few. Kroonstad and the Golf Trout Estate at Clarens, the development of Voorspoed Diamond Mine near the township development at Lilyvale, Bloemfontein, for comment during the year under review. It included mental impact assessment reports were also received Bloemfontein. District and the Sons of England Hall in Westdene, of the old farm-house at Klerkvlei in Harrismith Convent of Notre Dame at Kroonstad, the restoration der consideration were proposed alterations to the Old age Resources Act. Important matters that came un- heritage resources, protected by the National Herit- on applications for the demolition and alteration of Provincial Office continued to receive and comment SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 16 October 2004, no objection or to any of the management Provincial staff also continued to inspect herit- An increasing number of scoping and environ- declaration of the area as a measures, proposed for the was raised to the proposed National Heritage Site, During a meeting with protection of heritage the Vredefort Dome. landowners, held on resources of cultural significance within Vredefort Dome. The project team none the less un- identify and evaluate all heritage resources in the Fund, were not sufficient to enable the project team received from the National Lottery Distribution Trust of the tender committee. BKS Consortium, was accepted at the recommendaiton age Site. The lowest tender of R138 624, submitted by proposed declaration of the area as a National Herit- the development of a management plan in view of cultural significance within the Vredefort Dome and tenders received for the survey of heritage resources A tender committee was established to consider the PROTECTION IDENTIFICATION AND LEGAL in Bloemfontein November 2004. nual conference of Anthropology Southern Africa, held sociation in Bloemfontein. He also attended the an- ised by the Free State/Northern Cape Oral History As- Workshop, Mr Tlhapi attended the Oral History organ- respectively.Nature Reserve On 29 and 30 July 2004, at Howick in KwaZulu Natal and the Sterkfontein Dam Transfrontier Project, held on 21 April and July 2004 Resource Working Group of the Maloti Drakensberg berley. They also attended workshops of the Cultural cal Association, held from 5 to 8 April 2004 in Kim- Biennial Meeting of the Southern African Archaeologi- of the Free State Office during the year under review. Cottage Cave at Ladybrand were also inspected by staff Bethany Mission Station near Edenburg and the Rose Kroonstad, the old market building at Smithfield, Church in Parys, the town halls in Harrismith and resources, pertaining to the history of Basotho. tional Leaders regarding the protection of heritage ing with members of the Free State House Tradi- Phuthaditjhaba. During the same visit, they had a meet- Cave and Bakwena Batlokwa Memorials at Shelter in the Fouriesburg District, as well the Wetzi However it became clear that the available funds, However Staff of the Provincial Office attended 2004 The old magistrate’s court and Dutch Reformed Heritage Site posed declaration of the Vredefort Dome as a World B. Malakoane, on 22 October 2004 regarding the pro- for Tourism, Dr. Environmental and Economic Affairs, evant stakeholders under the chairmanship of MEC ruary 2005. She was also invited to a meeting of rel- for the area, held on 16 November 2004 and 22 Feb- ning sessions that considered development guidelines Provincial Manager participated in the strategic plan- for the Vredefort Dome. As part of this process, appointed consultants to develop a management plan finally completed in November 2004. within the Vredefort Dome. The management plan was protection of heritage resources cultural significance to any of the management measures, proposed for declaration of the area as a National Heritage Site, or October 2004, no objection was raised to the proposed portion of the heritage resources in area. value, which they acknowledged might only be a small logical sites and about 35 other places of historical team eventually succeeded to identify about 25 archaeo- a response of less than 20% was received, the project of heritage resources cultural significance. Although in the Vredefort Dome to assist with identification plan.” support the drafting of conservation management ficient to get the register established, as well dertook “to do a broad sweep of the known sites suf- and Economic Affairs. the Free State Department of Tourism, Environmental Office of SAHRA and Heritage Free State, as well was laid for close cooperation between the Free State and other relevant stakeholders. A good foundation age resources management among the Free State public ties to promote awareness of the importance herit- The year under review provided numerous opportuni- CONCLUSION Provincial Offices The Northern Free State District Municipality also During a meeting with landowners, held on 16 A questionnaire was forwarded to landowners and the administrative assistant, Ms Nicolene Botha. received from the cultural officer, Mr Gabriel Tlhapi, Free State Office was the commitment and support ful completion of projects and related activities by the stakeholders. ment of the area that should involve all relevant would be necessary for the protection and manage- Dome, it became clear that an integrated approach North West have legal authority over the Vredefort As various organs of state in the Free State and the declaration of area as a National Heritage Site. tinue with the administrative process, necessary for Vredefort Dome enabled the Free State Office to con- age resources of cultural significance within the The completion of a management plan for the herit- YOUTH AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON 29 JUNE 2004 MEMORIAL CEMETERY, BLOEMFONTEIN An important contributing factor to the success- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ - MUCPP ○○○○ 43 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ occasional secondment of staff. Staff from SAHRA have ing of information, working together on projects and Capacity building of the Gauteng PHRA include shar- GAUTENG PHRA. PROJECT 2: CAPACITATION OF THE then its ties with similar institutions on the continent. basis of management plans for those sites. information gathered during the course will form Mandela in Qunu and Mvezo the Eastern Cape. The Art site in Limpopo, Sites associated with Nelson ing sites: Dzata Ruins in Limpopo, Maungani Rock gible results. The participants documented the follow- Ethiopia, Sudan, Ghana, Gambia and Nigeria. bia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, were Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zam- FourSub-Saharan Africa. other countries represented on the Eastern Cape leg of course. The Nelson Mandela National Museum was a partner ICCROM Africa 2009 and therefore funded by ICCROM. of July 2004. The course was under the auspices Course on Inventory and Documentation in the month Gauteng SAHRA PROJECT 1: AFRICA 2009. GAUTENG Provincial Offices 44 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This 30 day course has enabled SAHRA to streng- This course involved practical work and had tan- The course brought together 22 participants from FOSSIL HOMINID SITES - GAUTENG/NORTH WEST hosted the Africa 2009 Technicalhosted the Africa of the identification heritage resources. in their own communities for a limited period as part sources in their own communities. how to identify, document and manage heritage re- capacitated through workshops and field training on are unemployed graduates. The fieldworkers will be identified and contracted 55 fieldworkers most of whom ties. have taken place between SAHRA and local authori- tral to this project and several consultation sessions Distribution Trust Fund. Local authorities are very cen- This project, has been funded by the National Lottery COMMUNITIES. PREVIOUSLY NEGLECTED HERITAGE RESOURCES IN PROJECT 3: IDENTIFICATION OF working with the PHRA to finalise process. for the adoption of guidelines and SAHRA is now as well PHRA members. The stakeholders moved in November 2004 to present the Draft stakeholders velopment of Grading criteria. A workshop was held cations and handling of inquiries. been assisting the PHRA with Section 34 permit appli- After the workshops, field workers will work SAHRA, with the help of local authorities have The Gauteng office is also coordinating the de- T and capacity building. active involvement in community outreach programs sites. Activities such as site declaration and grading, tification, workshops, and inspections of declared was set for projects development, Heritage sites iden- Survey preliminary report preparations. project, and Makgabeng Oral History Rock Art Lottery Trust Funded], Medingen church restoration Tenders are being compiled. for construction The 6 columns similar to those supporting the A signage wall; and • A guard house; • Two booms; • • posal is for the erection of following: project will have to be phased. At present the pro- this project component is R200 000 and as such the trance to the site. The budget allocated by SAHRA on envisaged to market the site and provide a fitting en- tional Road as well the R101 provincial road is An imposing entrance feature visible from the N1 Na- GATE HOUSE 1.1 various 5 project components: Valley National Heritage Site. This project consists of velop the first phase of tourist facilities at Makapan has granted SAHRA the amount of R16 million to de- The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) HERITAGE SITE PROJECT 1. MAKAPANS VALLEY NATIONAL IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN LIMPOPO LIMPOPO Provincial Offices The period from April 2005 to September roof of the Cave Hearths Valley National Heritage Sites cial office. Those projects are more attention for the Limpopo provin- with three major projects that demanded he 2004/2005 financial year started Makapans [National FOSSIL HOMINID SITES - GAUTENG/NORTH WEST ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 45 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 46 eas and installing handrails to increase safety. also be building wooden boardwalks in sensitive ar- aeontological research site. The local community will for lime. This makes the Limeworks site a major pal- occurring in the Brecchia formations previously mined natural grass. It is known for its abundance of fossils This area is being top soiled and re-vegetated with Limeworks, which will be the first stop for tour groups. ing lot/turnaround area for shuttle buses at the The local community are engaged in building a park- 1.4.1. LABOUR INTENSIVE PROJECTS 1.4 which should cost in the region of R35 million. ditional funds to implement the rest of project enable SAHRA and other organisations to solicit ad- commitment will be demonstrated by the project to be done, at which time it is considered that sufficient phase will be put out to tender and site handover budget of R10.5million. It is envisaged that the first phase has been identified to fit within the available tire facility should be built in one go although a first ning phase. It has been decided that, ideally, the en- pointed and they are currently in the detailed plan- The professional team for these facilities has been ap- ACCOMODATION FACILITIES AND REASEARCH 1.3 INTERPRETIVE CENTRE, REASEARCH which should be complete by April 2006. competition. Construction has started on this project, from Polokwane following a proposal call and design restaurant. and adapted to its new use as a visitor centre cum cated after some 50 years in 1994, will be restored The old farmhouse on the site, built in 1944 and va- RESTORATION 1.2 PEPPERCORN FARMHOUSE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The project was designed by a professional team LIMEWORKS ings. edge systems in the form of interviews and record- ganised and trained to collect the indigenous knowl- has few written records. A group of interns were or- vantaged and illiterate community (as in Makgabeng) survey because information on the previously disad- This has been the most important component of 2.1 HISTORY AND IKS fied historical sources, such as: applied to survey, document, and interpret the identi- ish colonial settlers. Various research approaches were pean travellers, the missionaries, Boer and Brit- the Khoi and San, Bantu-speakers, early Euro- ferent communities in different periods, ranging from history. prevailing in the current texts about South African as well attempting to rectify distortions and myths study is to work towards filling the information gaps history was not documented. The principal aim of this is) occupied by the Bantu-speaking communities whose of the Limpopo Province, which was mostly (and still Makgabeng is the area towards north-western part ROCKART SURVEY 2. MAKGABENG ORAL HISTORY AND Construction of a concrete strip road. Construction of parking lot/turn-around area; and • Stabilising of soil pathways; • Finishing of boardwalks and hand rails; • • Work in progress is the following: This portion of the project is currently 75% complete. 1.4.2. CAVE OF HEARTHS survey of the Makgabeng Plateau. digenous Knowledge Systems and the rock art importantly oral evidence and recording of In- the historical survey based on written and more Makgabeng has been successively occupied by dif- PHASE 3 (May 2003-August 2003). 90 sites were • PHASE 2. A total of 153 sites were documented • PHASE 1. A total of 116 sites were documented • Ed Eastwood reported as follow: RESOURCES INTERPRETATION OF HERITAGE 2.3 of Makgabeng. potentially yield important information on the history walled sites, and other Bahananwa occupations could to the Iron Age. A number of shelters, BaVenda stone area. These range from the early Stone Age through the Makgabeng plateau as well surrounding There are a number of archaeological sites on top 2.2.1 Rock art paintings identified in Makgabeng [Hananoa/ Hananwa] art sites in Southern Africa. area already surveyed contains the most Sotho speakers, San, Blacks and Colonial settlers. The small The art is also vital as it depicts contact between Khoe the most number of rock art sites in Southern Africa. Makgabeng as possibly having the richest and with in the mountains. The preliminary investigations show Khoi and San Bantu-speaking rock art paintings One of the outstanding features Makgabeng is ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES SURVEY 2. ROCK ART AND Provincial Offices SITES). vealed a further 181 sites (TOTAL 271 NEW on Groenepunt, Kirstenspruit and Bayswater re- Phase 3 (September 2003 onwards). The survey documented on De Villiersdale and la Roche. Millstream. on Millbank, Langbryde, Old Langsine and & TooLate. on the properties Gallashiels, Nieuwe Jerusalem FOSSIL HOMINID SITES - GAUTENG/NORTH WEST ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 47 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CIT INPUT ACTIVTY Provincial Offices 48 THE COMMUNITIES 2.5. SERVICES THAT WERE PROVIDED SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Economic benefits to SMME’s Strengthen our interactions with other relevant role-players • Redress past imbalances by identifying sites which were ignored in the • Improved relationships between SAHRA and communities • Community involvement on Heritage resources management(move to communities) • Training of Heritage Resources practitioners • More capacity for identification of sites • • Impact of the grant – Limited Resources 2.4 IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Cooperation between Schools groups and Academic Institutions Interactive and integrated and Interactive Resources Heritage to approach Employing service providers Initiatives Economic Empowerment Schools groups and Academic Institutions Representatives Departments Government SAHRA and other Sectors Building between Capacity relations between Improved Cooperation identified were sites More Training in Heritage Resources Management Liaison and interaction with communities Redress Participation of communities in training. Promotion of SAHRA Transfer Skills Identification of sites n nomto SAHRA and communities knowledge on heritage sites Improved relationships between Economic and Social benefits More local information/ Involvement contracting and Commissioning of communities information and Provision of services INPUT creation Job performed and Interviews participation Community involvement ACTIVTY ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Local Government and Ownership and participation of Identification of previously neglected sites Traditional to communities Economic benefits to SMME’s Management Resources Management communities in Heritage SAHRA and communities OUTCOME OUTCOME Bolobedu residents, as is still the case. for both spiritual and educational services the Medingen church has since its establishment catered the time, Her Majesty Queen Khesetwane Modjadji. was built in 1883 with the consent of Rain Queen at declared a provincial heritage site. Medingen church restoration of the Medingen church, which has been granted funds were meant to assist in the beneficiaries of annual restoration awards. The Medingen perish was granted R180 000 as The Evangelical Luthern Church of South Africa PROJECT BACKGROUND 3. MEDINGEN Nominate sites to SAHRA for protection and dec- Compile report about sites • Conduct survey of sites • Consult affected and interested parties • Conduct research about Makgabeng site • • Identify Heritage resources highlighted in the in- • Finalise oral interview and transcription of tapes • by student researchers as follows; Conduct study/research on various sites and writing implementation of the following: SAHRA Limpopo still needs to continue with the CHALLENGE 2.6 OUR Exposure of students to heritage sites • Improved relationships between SAHRA and com- Economic and Social benefits to communities • • Community involvement on Heritage resources Training of Heritage Resources practitioners • • Participation and involvement in heritage re- Heritage Resources Management • • Provincial Offices laration as National Heritage sites terviews of existing recorded tapes munities management sources to the Iron Age. Stone Age through range from the early surrounding area. These plateau as well the top of the Makgabeng archaeological sites on There are a number of Phase two: This phase marked the beginning of 2. Phase one: Identification of stake holders, 1. be divided into phases. building. It was therefore recommended that the project vey key areas that are posing serious threats on the recommended that the available funds be used to sur- Due to insufficient funds, the project management team PROGRESS REPORT re-channelling water flows, and re-roofing. elements, cracks on walls, foundation support, work must be done to restore the following stakeholders, it was agreed that the remedial work on the ground, with concern of all developments. plans and designs, suggestions of future threat on the building, drawing of restoration identification of areas that are posing serious appointment of project manager, building survey, ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 49 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 50 tween SAHRA Mpumalanga Provincial office and Good working relations have been established be- RELATIONSHIP WITH MPHRA affect underground heritage resources. graves, human remains and the power lines that may ince. This section deals with the built environment affected by developments taking place in our Prov- tended to be the more sensitive sections as they were behalf especially sections 34 (1) and 36 38, which request, SAHRA was to perform all duties on their from the Council and was granted. According to not exceeding six months was requested by the MPHRA of 1999. An agency basis agreement for the period section 23 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 The Mpumalanga PHRA was established in terms of ESTABLISHMENT OF MPHRA. MPUMALANGA SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ GRAVE SITE MOZAMBICAN MIGRANT WORKERS RAIL ACCIDENT . September 2004. during Provincial and National events i.e. on the 29 itage awareness were conducted. Exhibitions held people visiting the office. Regional workshops on her- cal schools, museums, information centres and the include distribution of brochures and calendars to lo- eral public and interested stakeholders. These may Heritage information is made available to the gen- AWARENESS. HERITAGE INFORMATION associated with living heritage. Umjindini Local Authorities to identify and record sites itage survey in Umjindini with the assistance of The Mpumalanga SAHRA is presently conducting a her- ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT. fied and recorded. ings, which are older than 60 years, have been identi- age survey in Barberton. The potential historic build- ter of the town. The Cultural officer conducted a herit- without hampering or destroying the original charac- existing fabric and integrate it in future development The ideal objective of this project was to utilize the HERITAGE SURVEY. Africa. research intended or currently taking place in South information on oral history projects and Service of South Africa. Its main focus was to share Conference hosted by the National Archives and Record Officer attended a National Oral History On the 25-28 October 2004, Cultural Heritage EDUCATION AND TRAINING. the transferral of skills. their competence, this includes capacity building and sistance has been provided to MPHRA staff build available for MPHRA staff when needed. Regular as- ince. SAHRA resources and archives have been made MPHRA in dealing with many challenges of the Prov- port riding, the Sikhukhuni wars and 1899 as far the development of church history, trans- pivotal role during the second half of 17 station by the Berlin society during 1860 and played a Botshabelo, Botshabelo was established as a mission tion trips to different areas in the Province including SAHRA Mpumalanga undertook a number of inspec- SITES MONITORING. North Rhine Westphalia Germany. visions art exhibition with the state Government of North Rhine Westphalia Culture week and the visible ficer attended an official opening of the Mpumalanga On the 14 November 2004, cultural heritage of- University of Pretoria. Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation. • Barberton Museum • Kruger National parks • Umjindi Municipality • The Mpumalanga Parks board • • working relationship with the following. The SAHRA Mpumalanga office has developed a strong PARTNERSHIP. Provincial Offices th century only the facade could be preserved. rated to such an extent that it had be demolished, Museum. When the condition of building deterio- nicipality, and the first to house the Carnegie Library and in 1910 it was taken over by the Barberton Mu- in 1889, the building was bought by Sammy Marks, It was built in 1887, but its existence short lived This was the second stock exchange built in Barberton. DE KAAP STOCK EXCHANGE training during the mid 20 obtain tertiary was one of the few places where black people could plorers and artists are associated with the places. It 1902 South African wars are concerned. German ex- suitable and practical monitoring system. management by designing and implementation of a be developed to avoid future vandalism or improved about the cultural significance site should Mbuzini was also inspected. Community awareness spected. The Samora Michael plane crash site in in Watersrvalbovenproperty Krugerhof were also in- gest rail accident on the 16 November 1949 and SAHRA Mozambican migrant workers who died in the big- The Cultural Officer also visited the mass grave of ○○○○○○○○○○○○ 1949 16 NOVEMBER ACCIDENT - WORKERS RAIL MIGRANT MOZAMBICAN SITE VISIT TO . th century. ○○○○ 51 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 52 between To develop the level of co-operation • To and enhance the relationship between SAHRA • The purpose of the visit was: accompanied by the HOD Mr Henry Esau. the MEC of Sport, Arts and Culture- Ms Tembsi Madikane The Provincial Manager and the CEO of SAHRA met with 3. CEO’S VISIT TO THE PROVINCE How to conserve our heritage resources? How important is our heritage? • Vision and Mission of SAHRA • Purpose of the workshop. • • of the documents presented, viz: educators a concise synoptic overview of the contents tributions made by historical figures. national heritage sites and learn about the positive con- to ensure that learners get a better understanding of the ness about the importance of conserving our heritage and project aimed at raising community and public aware- Phokwane (Warrenton) Municipal regions respectively. The workshops held in the Sol Plaatje (Kimberley)- and The 05 and 07 October 2004 were basically set aside for PROJECT? 2. WHAT’S IN A NAME? AWARENESS site to the Greenpoint Land Claims Committee. motivation to declare the site as a provincial heritage Arts and Culture Tembsi Madikane handed over the Gigaba unveiled the monument and MEC of Sport, ters and the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi in Kimberley.the Greenpoint Cemetery held on Heritage Day (Friday, 24 September 2004) at Greenpoint in 1995 were reburied during a ceremony digging sewerage trenches at the northern end of unearthed while the Sol Plaatje Municipal workers were The Greenpoint Skeletal remains that were accidentally 1. SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 NORTHERN CAPE

HERITAGE DAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ SAHRA and the PHRA the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This process introduced and gave learners The Premier Of the Northern Cape, Ms Dipuo Pe- JULIA DIPALE AT NORTH WEST OFFICE, DURING THE CEO’S VISIT. MR. PHAKAMANI BUTHELEZI, MS. KEITUMETSE MOKGOPHE AND MRS. BOTTOM: BOESMANSGAT CAVE CEMETERY IN KIMBERLEY. TOP: GREENPOINT MEMORIAL, functions, vision, mission and daily operations. the importance of SAHRA as an organisation i.e. its portunity to address the community of Kimberley on Teemaneng, an op- which provided the CEO of SAHRA tures of heritage importance in the Province. of Sport, Arts and Culture to identify manage struc- in this meeting between SAHRA and the Department tional PHRA in the Province. An agreement was reached of the need and importance establishing a func- The MEC and her unit were undoubtedly made aware Putting Northern Cape into the mainstream of her- • mote the legacy of Sol Plaatje during year 2005. bring all stakeholders on board to recognise and pro- Northern Cape office convened a meeting in order to funds available to erect the statue of Sol Plaatje. The The South African Heritage Resources Agency has made 5. SOL PLAATJE STATUE in Hope Town. The Concentration Camp Cemetery Big Hole • Sol Plaatje House No 32 Angel Street • Kuruman Moffat Mission • • Status in the province, namely: ties have been chosen for investigation National Cave qualifies for National Heritage Status. Heritage Resources act, no 25 of 1999, Wonderwerk to the present, possibly dating beyond a million years. history from at least the onset of middle Pleistocene logical deposits reflecting human and environmental eastern side of the Kuruman Hills, with 6m archaeo- and grading committee. August 2003, was forwarded to the Sahra nomination A submission about the Wonderwerk Cave, dated 14 4. NOMINATION FOR GRADING Provincial Offices The Northern Cape Office secured a slot on Radio cant National Heritage sites. itage profiling through identification of signifi- Four other heritage sites with exceptional quali- In terms of the criteria as set out in National The area in question is a 140 m deep cave the the site a National Heritage Site. Camp Cemetery to discuss possibilities of declaring Representatives visited the Hope Town Concentration Mr Collin Fortune of the Mc Gregor Museum with SABC for transformation of the entire heritage sector. indaba whose aim was to craft a long-term strategy nomic growth and development. about the role that heritage sector can play in eco- ference whose aim was to make a compelling case National heritage Council. the manager at two conferences organised by The Northern Cape Province was represented by 6.3 CONFERENCES Leslie from Head Office in Cape Town.was Ms Mary invited to participate in these forums. Also present Municipality, in his capacity, and His councillors were Agency on the way forward. The Mayor of Sol Plaatje ion to assist the South African Heritage Resources pose of the meeting was to obtain stakeholder opin- held on sites Wednesday, 07 July 2004. The pur- at 88 Transvaal Road and 18 Chamelie Street were Consultation meetings about human remains disturbed 6.2 MEETINGS than 60 years and comprising of in the Northern Cape. It is a gravesite said to be older number 13, Modder river, 35 km South of Kimberley The area in question is situated on the farm Perseel AREA) – MODDER RIVER 6.1 ASSESSMENT- SES PLOT (FARMING CONFERENCES/FUNCTIONS 6. ASSESSMENT OF SITES/ / MEETINGS/ Propose mitigation measures to ensure further The sensitivity of the graves covered by crops. • Whether a gravesite exists in the said area? • • following: The second was the heritage transformation The first was the heritage and development con- On the 13 sensitivity and security regarding the graves. Visits to the site were aimed at assessing th of December the Provincial Manager, ○○○○○○○○○○○○ + 200 graves. + ○○○○ 53 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ positively in our society. to come up with clear programmes that will impact engage in the interpretation of our heritage and These conferences provided opportunities to seriously Cape Province was the Anglo Boer War 1899-1902. of Sport, Arts and Culture. The theme for the Northern Freedom Park in collaboration with the Department in Hope Town,tion Camp Cemetery organised by the Nine Provinces. This event was held at the Concentra- Day, a public holiday that’s annually celebrated in all participated in the plenary sessions for Reconciliation the officials in Northern Cape Provincial Office Provincial Offices 54 The 16 6.4.1 Reconciliation Day 6.4 FUNCTIONS SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 exhibition is a pilot project grapple with silences and ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ th of our history holds. The meanings, which much undertaken by a group December was indeed an important day as exhibition was formed of learners coming to on the understanding The Sobukwe Clause that heritage is what makes our history. On the 4 6.4.3 Duggan Cronin Photographic Exhibition drowned in the Cave. and the other diver, Dave Shaw, from Australia also the world. The recovery did no go according to plan is a 271m deep cave and the third deepest in been in the cave for a decade. The Boesmansgat Cave drowned in the Cave while diving 1994 and had Africa and Australia to recover the body of Dryer who Boesmansgat during the attempt by divers from South ern Cape Provincial Office were invited to Danielskuil On the 7 6.4.2 Boesmansgat arrest in Galeshewe. the memories of Sobukwe’s time spent under house Kimberley. The house is of great value because it holds house arrest in No. 6 Naledi Street, Galeshewe, detained on Robben Island and found himself under heritage is what makes our history. Sobukwe was exhibition was formed on the understanding that meanings, which much of our history holds. The group of learners coming to grapple with silences and Clause exhibition is a pilot project undertaken by kind in the Northern Cape Province. The Sobukwe the 23 exhibition arranged by the Bua – learner ship on The office was also invited to a Robert Sobukwe 6.4.4 Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe’s Exhibition as National Heritage Objects. possibilities of declaring these photographic objects was invited to this important function discuss the age Objects Manager, from Head Office in Cape Town field of photo-ethnography. Ms Regina Isaacs, Herit- Cape and South Africa into international focus in the The collection has the potential to bring Northern Southern African ethnographic records in existence. Gregor Museum. These are one of the most important photographic exhibition was organised by the Mc cials attended an exhibition of Duggan- Cronin. This rd of March. This exhibition is the first its th th and 8th of January, officials in the North- of March, Northern Cape Provincial offi- Heritage Site, on May 24 The Taung Skull site was officially declared a National Taung Skull National Heritage Site 2.2 DECLARATIONS in the late 18 clusters in South Africa Batswana tribes. town, which signified civilisation amongst the is known as the earliest Tswanahouses. Kaditshwene three sites. The sites have ruins of early Batswana to compile a Conservation Management Plan for the sent to ICCROM in February 2005, requesting funding as potential National heritage sites. A proposal was Vlakfontein and Kaditshwene have been nominated Three Batswana settlements, i.e. Molokwane, 2.1 NOMINATIONS MANAGEMENT 2. HERITAGE RESOURCES Employees in our office undertook the following training and development initiatives: Human resource development has been an integral part of office activities to ensure capacity and competence. 1. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES) Provincial Offices community Projects. of Arts and Culture Workshop on funding NORTH WEST I riig5Dy University of 5 Days GIS Training I riig1 Day GIS Training Induction Workshop Orientation and TYPE OF TRAINING TYPE OF TRAINING TYPE OF TRAINING TYPE OF TRAINING TYPE OF TRAINING The three sites were some of the largest urban DUR DUR INSTITUTION INSTITUTION DUR INSTITUTION DUR DUR INSTITUTION INSTITUTION 1 Day th 2004. A A A A A TION TION TION TION TION th and 19 Office SAHRA Head North West PROVIDER PROVIDER SERVICE SERVICE Lotto Council and National Arts South Africa, Business Arts PROVIDER SERVICE PROVIDER PROVIDER SERVICE SERVICE rtraP Pretoria th century. Free Project budget/fund Part of the Database Head office costs Project budget/fund COST COST COST COST COST art of the Database Maratiwa house, Molema gravesite and Mmaphatswa tion Management Plan of the site. the consultant members who conducted Conserva- and the inspection was led by Judy Maquire, one of tee. The site was inspected by Mr. Munjeri from ICOMOS status, as stipulated by the World Heritage Commit- plies with the requirements for World Heritage site National Heritage Site to determine if the site com- ICOMOS on behalf of UNESCO inspected the Taung it is an archaeological site The site was declared a National Heritage because On August 16 2.3 INSPECTIONS that humankind evolved in Africa. as the “missing link” in hominid evolution, proving The skull is that of an early hominid. It described skull was discovered in 1924, a limestone mine. Site inspection was done on the 25 th and 17 Officer and Administrative Provincial Manager and cultural officer Provincial Manager One (1) Cultural Officer tive Assistant and Administra- Cultural Officer POSITION POSITION OF A OF A POSITION OF A POSITION POSITION OF A OF A th TTEND TTEND TTEND TTEND TTEND 2005, the officials from where the “T where the ANTS ANTS ANTS ANTS ANTS ○○○○○○○○○○○○ th Two (2) Two (2) A A No. OF No. OF A No. OF A A No. OF No. OF October 2004. TTEND TTEND TTEND TTEND TTEND aung Child” ○○○○ ANTS ANTS ANTS ANTS ANTS 55 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 56 occur around the Province. continuously, due to numerous developments that this project. The Database requires to be updated North Westnow available at SAHRA office on in August 2004. A booklet with information is The project was successfully completed and launched INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECT. 3.1 NORTH WEST HERITAGE RESOURCE 3. PROJECTS gravesite were visited and inspected. cemetery, and the Lotlamoreng Concentration Camp SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ TAUNG NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE INSPECTION BY MR MUNJERI FROM ICOMOS competency as a Council to execute their functions. members were informed about the need to assess their National Heritage Resources Act No. 25 of 1999. PHRA outline to council members their role as stated in the 2004 in Mafikeng. The purpose of the meeting was to tence by the SAHRA council. Authority was established and assessed for compe- Heritage Resources Act. Provincial Authority lish the PHRA-North-West, as required by the National assisted the North West Provincial Government estab- During the financial year under review, North West HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY (PHRA) 3.4 STATUS NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL Mr Dumisani Sibayi attended the celebration. veiling. SAHRA Executive Officer Heritage Resources, North West Premier, Ms Edna Molewa, did the re-un- from the licensed mining company, Keely Granite. The North West,by SAHRA which they got as a donation removed and vandalised. The plaque was contributed the site information plaque, which was previously September 2004. The focus was on the re-unveiling of North West office celebrated heritage day on the 24 3.3 HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION the 4 munities. A cleaning campaign was conducted from the project aimed at creating jobs within local com- funded the project. It was a community base project, yard and Mafikeng graveyard. SAHRA Burial Site Unit eteries, i.e. Lotlamoreng Concentration Camp grave- Act No. 25 of 1999. The project focused on two cem- stipulated by the National Heritage Resources (NHRA) This project was undertaken as part of our mandate, PROJECT 3.2 GRAVES CLEANING CAMPAIGN tribute to poverty alleviation. this short project. This was done as a measure to con- unemployed community members were employed for partnership with Mafikeng Local municipality. Local The first PHRA meeting was held on June 10 th to the 19 th of October 2004. The project was in th for the council and finding accommodation. cil, a plan for the appointment of PHRA office staff sued on the opening of bank account for Coun- roles. 1999, to read and familiarise themselves with their All members present we given copies of the NHR Act to December 5 On July 20 4.1.1 Meetings/ Consultation and Visits PARTNERSHIPS 4. OUTREACH PROGRAMMES AND appointed as part of a poverty alleviation programme. Culture and Sports. In both projects, local people were which was funded by the North West Department of Arts, The fencing project at the site has been concluded. SITE 3.5 TAUNG SKULL NATIONAL HERITAGE Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Tourism. Departments such as, Department of Arts, Culture and Sports, Working relations have been established with several Government Provincial Offices The expo was held in Mmabatho from November 29 4.1.2 Local Economic Development Exhibition itage Site. ration of the Taung Skull Heritage Site, as a world Her- held with the community of Taung regarding the decla- held on February 15 plan of the council was discussed. The third one vember in Rustenburg. At this meeting, the business The second meeting was held on the 5 A cleaning campaign also took place at the site th 2004, a public participation meeting was th 2004. SAHRA participated at the th in Klerksdorp, a report was is- th of No- th • • • acknowledged. tions during the financial year under review is greatly Financial support provided by the following institu- 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS financial year.the next Municipality.We hope to increase the number during as Bophirima District Municipality and Klerksdorp working relations with local municipalities such Environment and Tourism. Sahra has also established Arts, Culture and Sports, Agriculture, Conservation, Government Departments such as, Department of Working relations have been established with several GOVERNANCE4.2 CO-OPERATE communities. event to promote and market the Organisation and Sport. and Sport. North W North W Finish Environment Institute Finish Environment Institute Keely Granite Mine Keely Granite Mine at the Site. The Department funded the cleaning campaign and Sport. North W System. the North West Heritage Resources Information The institute funded the Database Project, for Finish Environment Institute Taung Heritage Site. The mining company donated a boulder, for the Keely Granite Mine and Sport. and Sport. North W North W Finish Environment Institute Finish Environment Institute Keely Granite Mine Keely Granite Mine est Department of AR est Department of AR est Department of AR est Department of AR est Department of AR ○○○○○○○○○○○○ TS, Culture TS, Culture TS, Culture TS, Culture TS, Culture ○○○○ 57 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ cial authority during the past financial year. providing daily support and guidance to this provin- and Landscape Committee meetings. This also involved sessions and participation in their Built Environment heritage resources authority, through formal training provided to Heritage Western Cape, the provincial national significance. Continued formal assistance was declaration of sites that have been identified to be ing the year included management, protection and experienced in South Africa. ligious values throughout all the oppressive regimes community has managed to retain its cultural and re- rica, which is a living heritage site today where the working class area and slave quarters in South Af- and the Bo-Kaap, which was first formally planned what once was a thriving cultural area in Cape Town, depicts a harsh landscape that is in stark contrast to District Six, which is a living heritage site that today formally planned black township in the Western Cape, grading namely, Langa Township, which was the first ignored heritage were identified and nominated for In this regard three sites relating to our previously communities over adversities they were subjected to. but today serves as an example of the triumph these encompass the history of oppression our recent past, (NHRA). Specific emphasis was placed on sites that of Section 13 the National Heritage Resources Act Provincial Offices 58 T SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 WESTERN CAPE ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ These sites are representative Priority functions that the office focussed on dur- of the collective cultural heritage of the country. performing SAHRA’sperforming function in terms phenomenal decade in a small way by believes that it has contributed to this democracy in South Africa. Our office he past year marked the tenth of total of 8 sites submitted by the SAHRA total of 8 sites submitted by the SAHRA Western Cape In November 2004, the SAHRA Council approved a HERITAGE SITES PROTECTION OF NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND FORMAL SAHRA Staff Association. selected to serve on the Executive Committee of The Cultural Heritage Officer, Mr Ebrahim has been STAFF ASSOCIATION expedite the formulation of policies in SAHRA. ber of the Policy Committee, which has been set up to The Provincial Manager, has been selected as a mem- POLICY AND PROCEDURE COMMITTEE more than 25 applications. Western Cape submissions. consultants, and functioned as the secretariat for all meetings, provided expert input by having invited local sion of their Conservation Management Plans. cil had agreed to have declared subject the submis- National Heritage Sites, and which the SAHRA Coun- that have been nominated for declaration as possible visionally protected as Grade I sites and been graded as Grade1 sites, sites that had pro- enjoy national protection. This included sites that had sions for the WesternThe SAHRA Cape office prepared all submis- SAHRA AD HOC PERMIT COMMITTEE ceived nationally. volved the review and scrutiny of all submissions re- Manager participated in committee meetings. This in- As a member of the Grading Committee Provincial SAHRA GRADING COMMITTEE COMMITTEES RESOURCES AGENCY AND ITS THE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE During this financial year the committee reviewed all The Western Cape office has co-ordinated ad hoc Permit Committee of sites that several farms collectively. sites include large areas, involving several erven or Kingdom sites in South Africa. Most of the identified tional Park. The latter forms part of the Cape Floral tus, namely Robben Island and Table Mountain Na- Two of the sites already have world heritage site sta- torical Burial Ground. Winelands Cultural Landscape and Green Point His- District Six, Bo-Kaap, a certain portion of the Cape Robben Island, Idas Valley, Table Mountain, Langa, office as Grade 1 heritage resources. These sites are: Provincial Offices more specifically the Prestwich Place site. regarding the Green Point Informal Burial Ground, and On 20 October 2004, a workshop was held at SAHRA WORKSHOPS ORGANISED BY SAHRA CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA OR with the SETA Heritage management Internship course The Western Cape office assisted Mrs Juanita Pastor INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME PUBLIC RELATIONS EDUCATIONOUTREACH, AND WAENHUISKRANTZ CULTURAL LANDSCAPE Workshop of the Vernacular Architecture Society • Irma Stern Museum in Mowbray on 5 October 2004 • Attendance of Media Strategy Workshop in Gauteng • On 20 August 2004, Arts and Culture Indaba at • Ten Year Democracy exhibition and conference at the • SAMA Conference held at the Castle of Good Hope DEVELOPMENT CAPE OFFICE STAFF AS PART OF STAFF CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY WESTERN Juanita Pastor on 22 September 2004. for heritage resource management training by Mrs ment intern students which were brought to SAHRA Training session given to 20 SETA heritage manage- 20 November 2004. in Durbanville on Saturday,of South Africa ades. rica has been involved in over the past few dec- the Vernacular Architecture Society of South Af- lustrated the variety of vernacular architecture that regarding the exhibition of photographs that il- the Sports Science Institute in Newlands. Castle of Good Hope, presented by Iziko Museum. ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 59 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 60 FORMAL PROTECTIONS BESTOWED ON THE SITES ARE AS FOLLOW: SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 .WehikazClua adcp,Provisional Protection as a Grade I site Graded as a Grade I site Graded as potential Grade I sites, but to be Waenhuiskranz Cultural Landscape, 2. Graded as a Grade I site Graded as a Grade I site East Fort and West Fort, Hout Bay Provisional Protection as a Grade I site and 1. Town Cape Langa, 8. District Six, Cape Town 7. Town Cape Bokaap, 6. Provisional Protection as a Grade I site, to be Robben Island 5. Green Point Historical Burial Ground 4. .Ia aly tlebshTo be declared as a National Heritage Site, A portion of the Cape Winelands Cultural 3. To be declared as a National Heritage Site, Valley, Idas Stellenbosch 2. Table Mountain National Park 1. NAME NR ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ COUNCIL APPROVAL, JUNE 2004 Bredasdorp District including Dollas Downs, Arniston, COUNCIL APPROVAL NOVEMBER 2004 Landscape Africa nation of fortifications and batteries in South further investigated as part of a serial nomi Integrated Conservation Management Plan to be declared pending the finalisation of investigated for National Heritage Site status National Heritage Site status Provisional Protection, to be investigated for Landscape provisional protection forms part of the Cape Winelands Cultural subject to the completion of ICMP. Also Management Plan (ICMP) pending finalisation of Integrated Conservation PROTECTION the Civil Society held in Gauteng. January 2005 at Groot Constantia. organised by Heritage Western Cape for 20 and 21 Workshop on Cape Winelands Cultural Landscapes the media was introduced to activities of SAHRA followed by the keynote speech given CEO where introduction of the CEO by Provincial Manager and ties. The EO welcomed the attendees followed by an media and dignitaries from other relevant state enti- CEO, Mr Phakamani Buthelezi, was introduced to the Leeuwenhof, where SAHRA and more specifically the A function was held at the residence of premier, MEET & GREET FUNCTIONS 7/4/2/1. who have made application for registration. Refer file Inventory, a list of all those who currently keeps forms were forwarded to the Manager of National for recognition by SAHRA. Completed application the requirements were for conservation groups of the National Heritage Resources Act and what registration involved in terms of Section 25(1)(h) Enquiries involved explanations regarding what body. as a conservation be registered with SAHRA Several conservation groups applied to SAHRA PROMOTE OUR HERITAGE OTHER ORGANISATIONS WHICH WITH TOURISM AND CO-OPERATION Lectures on conservation architecture and • Lectures to SETA students on heritage resources • Peninsula University of Technology. architecture or City and Regional planning at the Cape Training sessions given to students studying TALKS/LECTURES Provincial Offices National Heritage Council Indaba, engaging with University of Technology. conservation management at the Cape Peninsula management diversity of the people country were visited. Town and surrounds. Sites that specifically reflect the Africa fosussing on the nationally significant sites in Cape ships with cultural institutions such as SAHRA. demics and their interest was to establish relation- companied by five other community workers and aca- exploratory mission of cultural change. She was ac- Hardiman visited Cape Town for the second time on a The president of the above mentioned college Mrs Joye EVERGREEN TACOMA COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT TOWN AMA HLUBI TRIBE VISIT TO CAPE given to the Ama Hlubi tribe. munity was formally introcuced to the Ama Hlubi King. ranged a meeting and function where the Langa Com- King Langalibaleli’s history in the province and ar- cestral grave. live his last years. The site is to be linked an- Valkenberg as the site where he would would serve Kwa Zulu Natal, the later displacement of Oude Molen, his place of banishment after he defied British rule in of Langa was named. Whilst Robben Island served as revered King Langalibalele after which the township pose of the visit was to trace footsteps much ceived in Cape Town The pur- by the CEO of SAHRA. ignored heritage resources. and that a special focus be placed on the previously landscape represent the history of all South Africans to institutions like SAHRA ensure that the heritage was well received. The Minister raised the challenge prised all by agreeing to an impromptu speech that after the Meet and Greet. and welcomed to raise all questions the CEO even The office introduced them to the heritage of South A royal welcome fitting for a house was The Western Cape office researched and traced The royal house of the Ama Hlubi tribe were re- Minister Pallo Jordan joined the function and sur- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 61 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 62 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Mamre Moravian Mission Station: werf project, Oscar Mtemba House Museum project; and • • Ebrahim Manuel’s Simonstown project: • Manenburg Peoples’ Centre: a dispersed • Salt River Community Centre: heritage relating • These included, amongst others: communities where its assistance was requested. its heritage resources management function to other on nationally significant sites, the office extended visits. and facilitating workshops on conducting site much of its attention on education, giving advice, by these various communities. The office focussed of smaller heritage projects have been initiated the Friends of Lions Head; to name but a few. A range Heritage Trust; the Friends of Mostert Mill; and Hout Bay Community, led by the Hout Bay Llandudno led by Mr Ebrahim Manuel; East Fort West Fort communities, for instance: Ocean View Community, Mountain National Park site involved the following different values to communities. The Table historical values. These sites consequently represent in extent and therefore hold diverse cultural indicated previously, many of these sites are large were focussed on during community projects. As Sites that have been identified as national sites COMMUNITY PROJECTS ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ to name but a few. community museum; Apartheid practices; therefore a manisfestation of the aftermath community displaced from District Six and to the labour movement and unions; Apart from its involvement with communities the cultural landscape itself is often lost. terpretational value, but the intangible heritage within heritage resources diminished in their aspect and in- tant heritage resources. Not only are some tangible ners and developers alike to the detriment of impor- has been sadly overlooked by local authorities, plan- time that the significance of cultural landscape African Heritage and Resources Agengy has learnt over tional Environmental Management Act (NEMA). South sue and that it should be dealt with under the Na- the cultural landscape is simply an environmental is- protection. There has also been the misconception that plain to the general public and motivate for its itage Resources Act, which makes it difficult to ex- landscape” is not clearly defined in the National Her- being drawn up, was emphasised. The term “cultural tural landscape in the new Planning Law that is now during March 2005 was attended. The Planning Law Reform Workshop held in Bellville Planning and environmental issues CONTROL CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AND Park. Ground area and sites around Table Mountain National Prestwich Place within the Green Point Historical Burial age Sites, such as various farms in the Cape Winelands, Grade I sites that could be declared as National Herit- itage resources that had been identified as possible The office undertook numerous inspection trips to her- RESOURCES IDENTIFICATION OF HERITAGE INSPECTION TOURS/SURVEYS/ HERITAGE MANAGEMENT The importance of defining and including the cul- ern Cape over the past year included an inclusive ses- the staff and to general public. information about heritage resources were provided to garding process as well the provision of background queries which involved technical advice and re- Western Cape were given daily assistance. Telephonic well as the administrative support staff of Heritage at SAHRA an earlier date. The heritage officials as Heritage Western Cape could not attend training courses 2004. This was partly due to the fact that new staff at but this period was unofficially extended beyond April Cape for the three month period January to March 2004, to formally assist Heritage Westernthe CEO of SAHRA Cape Liaison and assistance provided to Heritage Western Hotagterklip, Bredasdorp Cases reported to the police Provincial Offices Formal training sessions given to Heritage West- Mrs Van Tonder-Pieterse had been requested by CHIAPPINI STREET BO KAAP process about heritage resource management. the staff with their daily queries and decision making ing Officer of Heritage Western Cape in order to assist ern Cape were made and hand delivered to the Account- taining to all the Provincial Heritage Sites in West- be used in the minutes for this committee. bled at HWC, and to the correct grammar style of the applications pertaining to some sites ta- sensitive aspects related to sites as well the history HWC, where input was made regarding the heritage Built Environment and Landscape Permit Committee of ager alternately attended the monthly meetings of sources Act. to discuss Section 58(11) of the National Heritage Re- Friday, on 23 April 2004. Heritage Resource Management. This session was given sion about what was meant by the Administration of Copies of all the Government Gazette Notices per- Mrs Van Tonder-Pieterse and the Provincial Man- A meeting was held with HWC on Tuesday, 4 May ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 63 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Provincial Offices 64 Section (HRS) of the City Cape Town regarding many The office liaised closely with the Heritage Resources CAPE TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT, CITY OF HERITAGE RESOURCES SECTION, Cape. and officials of Heritage Westernofficials of SAHRA kept by SAHRA’s Head Office, was discussed between files would be sent, of which exact duplicates will of the files and ensuring that a complete set 15 Feb 2005. A careful process of ensuring the safety was held with the Provincial Manager, Ms Crouts on Head Office on 28 Jan 2005. A further meeting Peter Farmer, SAHRA: Head of Information Services, special meeting to discuss this matter was held with possible Grade I sites to Heritage Western Cape. A do not pertain to sites that have been identified as Western transfer of SAHRA Cape case files that cial heritage resources authority. tus and which needed to be dealt with by the provin- of jurisdiction over sites that were not Grade 1 sta- telephonically and in writing regarding SAHRA’s loss Western SAHRA Cape handled hundreds of queries SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ OFFICE LANGA Meetings were also held to discuss the PASS the past year include: Other bodies that the office liaised with closely over regularly. The Castle Control Board meetings were attended CASTLE CONTROL BOARD day, 25 August 2004. Sahra attended a VIP event of the SANDF on Wednes- NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (SANDF) LIAISON WITH SOUTH AFRICAN Hotel, Granger Bay, Cape Town Chamber of Commerce on 26 May 2004 at the Radisson Sahra attended a breakfast given by the Netherlands NETHERLANDS LIAISON WITH GOVERNMENT OF tive government. tion, guidelines and support in the spirit of co-opera- The HRS has been most helpful in providing informa- various sites within these large demarcated areas. Park, Green Point Historical Burial Ground and the status by this office, such as Table Mountain National of the sites that have been nominated for national tee were liaised with to obtain their input. A list of Worldthe South African Heritage Convention Commit- from local to national level, including members of Sites. Representatives of all the relevant authorities sites nominated for declaration as National Heritage This involved the compilation of documentation for tional Heritage Sites Procedural matters related to the declaration of Na- PROTECTION OF HERITAGE SITES HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION question. been obtained regarding a heritage resource under in order to ensure that the correct information had historians or other specialists were also liaised with heritage groups, home owners associations and local was needed. Other organisations, such as museums, input into cases where additional professional advice The office liaised with other specialists to obtain good AND ORGANISATIONS LIAISON WITH OTHER SPECIALISTS Provincial Offices Deeds Office, Plein Street, Cape Town • Herold Gie and Broadhead Attorneys (Shekesh National Prosecutor’s Office (Ms A Lotz); • Action Observatory • Worcester (Breede Valley) Municipality; • St Peter’s Memorial Cemetery Trust; • Roland and Leta Hill Trust managed by Syfrets; • Cape Peninsula University of Technology • Cape Town Tourism Office; • • Works, Department of Public Cape Town & Preto- • Archaeology Department, University of Cape Iziko Museum, • Heritage South Africa in Stellenbosch; • • The Department of Environmental Affairs and De- • Sirkar) ria; Town; ning Legislation velopment Planning – regarding the new Plan- Cape Town; Group (Johan du Toit); important heritage issues which had become conten- be correct. sure that the information given to publisher would from SAHRA Head Office staff was also sought to en- correct heritage terminology was used. The assistance was about to be published, in order ensure that the Publishers regarding a new school history atlas that with. Heritage Western Cape that they now need to liaise about the provincial heritage resources authority, sources Act, about the new functions of SAHRA, and about the requirements of National Heritage Re- itage resource management queries, to inform them ties during the year in order to deal with their her- vation groups and officials at various local authori- The office liaised with several heritage and conser- Publicity and Education FUNCTION PROMOTION OF SAHRA’S WORK AND were compiled. important contact persons related to the heritage sites ernment Gazette Notices were drafted, and lists of Minutes were taken at meetings, letters and the Gov- were identified for Provisional Protection by SAHRA. local authorities, nominators and owners of sites that The office gave telephonic assistance to the various Provisional protection inform them about the decisions made. the owners, consultants and relevant authorities to ings, the required correspondence was addressed to required documentation. nominations and ICMPs regarding the layout of to heritage consultants tasked with the preparation of for easy future reference. important contact persons was drawn up for each site The media was generally kept informed about The office liased with Maskew Millar Longman Subsequent to the Grading and Council meet- Regular assistance and guidance was provided ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 65 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 66 buildings, like good joinery, materials to the SAHRA the owners donated some of material from it had agreed to some of the work, on condition that value came up for demolition at Heritage Western Cape, were not considered to be of any significant heritage In some instances where heritage resources which materials bank in WesternSAHRA Cape the advice and guidelines SAHRA gave them. their place. These clients sometimes agreed to follow them and put new, unsympathetic developments in tion-worthy heritage resources, but wished to destroy ten to clients who did not wish preserve conserva- Many meetings were held and numerous letters writ- Negotiations with public to preserve and not destroy nies to contact for specific products. provision of lists specialists, and compa- ment of wood, the finishing soft, clay walls, of advice varied from information regarding the treat- for the preservation of heritage resources. This type SAHRA also with respect to technical advice required authorities and the general public. ods and various other aspects were given to heritage areas, correct repair and restoration meth- ciples and guidelines, such as the correct signage for ers for generations to come. and preserve the heritage rights of own- cant heritage resources were dealt with in order to try and the reproduction of images or names signifi- historical information, planning, environmental issues National Heritage Resources Act, technical problems, Daily queries regarding legal issues related to the Information and assistance provided to public principles it supports and follows. Heritage Resources Act, and to explain the heritage of the jurisdiction it is given in terms National tious in order to highlight the stance of SAHRA terms Provincial Offices SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The general public was given the support from Advice on various aspects of conservation prin- for financial support. for the SAHRA Committee dealing with applications applicants to obtain all the necessary documentation were received and the provincial office liaised with Applications to the National Heritage Resources Fund National Heritage Resources Fund ing of correspondence that derived from the minutes. the taking of minutes and drafting mail- and was responsible for the setting up of meeting, acted as the unofficial secretariat for this committee, bled at the meeting held on 24 March 2005. The office for proposed developments on Grade I sites were ta- ing held on 24 January 2005 and about 8 applications tabled at the SAHRA ad hoc Permit Committee meet- Approximately 6 applications for Grade I sites were regarding plans applications received SAHRA ad hoc Permit Committee Meetings : Statistics rial in restoration projects. members of the public who needed to use such mate- bank. This material was kept in order to sell other CAPE FLORA AND TABLE MOUNTAIN T Litigation. vincial Heritage Resources Authorities ( PHRAS ) and advisory services,provision of legal capacity to Pro- and large influenced by the following : Internal legal itage Resources Act no 25 of 1999 ( NHRA ). the application of certain clauses National Her- ever, there are still some challenges when it comes to within the purview of law exist at SAHRA. How- to note that a culture of practising heritage resources course, the activities of line-function. It is interesting ties of the SAHRA Council and its committees involves the screening of all decisions and activi- and its Council are competent in law.(SAHRA) This tions of the South African Heritage Resources Agency functions of the Legal unit is to ensure that ac- It is common cause that one of the most fundamental INTERNAL LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICE LEGAL UNIT ROBBEN ISLAND during the past financial year were by legal unit. an extremely satisfying year for the he financial year 2004-2005 has been The activities of the legal unit There is no doubt that all the PHRAS have been com- that PHRAS have been established in all the provinces. in terms of s23 the NHRA. It is pleasing to report were still struggling to establish PHRAS as required During the financial year 2003 –2004, most provinces PHRAS PROVISION OF LEGAL CAPACITY TO tions but all other divisions of SAHRA. abreast with all the activities of not only line –func- is absolutely critical for the legal unit to be kept opportunity to provide legal input where necessary. It tivity. And naturally, this provides the legal unit the NHRA involves legal unit in almost every ac- tion as a branch which implement the provisions of litigation. This is deduced from the fact that line- func- members understand the need to avoid unnecessary It is therefore pleasing to note that most SAHRA staff in its application minimises litigation many ways. standing of the NHRA by all who are actively engaged other relevant legislation. In actual fact, the under- diligently apply the provisions of NHRA and any Be that as it may, there is willingness and passion to ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 67 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 68 tor of the Cape Good Hope should have considered kraamats and the fact that erstwhile administra- velop the said land because of existence could not confirm the rights of appellant to de- develop Oudekraal. The court decided therefore that it the kraamats (graves) before issuing rights to should and ought to have considered the existence of erstwhile Administrator of the Cape Good Hope matter. The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the SAHRA secured a major legal victory on the Oudekraal LITIGATION would do every thing it can to continue assist them. And most importantly, and/or the legal unit SAHRA efficiently. would be running and resources, PHRAS success in itself. There is no doubt that given time their responsibility. that it would take time for PHRAS to fully appreciate NHRA. The legal unit did assist fully understanding called upon to elucidate the legal implications of implement. In many instances, the legal unit has been those clauses they were found to have the capacity need to assist them even in the implementation of in itself was not enough because there is always a to perform their functions in terms of s8(6) (b). This Agency agreements were entered into to enable SAHRA tion to execute some of their functions. And a fortiori, it became clear that most PHRAS were not in the posi- ecute their functions. However, after the assessment assess the capacity of PHRAS before they could ex- functions in terms of s24 the NHRA. suggest that they have the capacity to implement their been competently established does not in any way petently established. However, the fact that they have the NHRA. message to all the developers, particularly those who contravene provisions of heritage resources sector. There is no doubt that this conviction will send a very strong The legal unit regards this judgement as a major victory for SAHRA and the entire SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ In any event, the establishment of PHRAS is a In terms of s8 (6) (a) the NHRA, SAHRA must of this quest. future generations. The legal unit will always be part beautiful heritage resources for the present and success in its quest to conserve and protect our of the country that SAHRA continues to achieve to all the activities of SAHRA. It is in best interest it is our hope that this unit will continue to add value that the financial year 2004 –2005 was a success.And larly those who contravene the provisions of NHRA. very strong message to all the developers, particu- tor. There is no doubt that this conviction will send a tory for SAHRA and the entire heritage resources sec- The legal unit regards this judgement as a major vic- a protected building and was subsequently convicted. the Court found developer guilty for demolishing in and around the heritage resources sector. However, this caused a lot of discomfort to number people a permit. This matter ran for almost three years and charged for demolishing a protected building without Dudley court.He was subsequently arrested and veloper demolished a protected building called the viction of a certain developer from Gauteng. The de- Court (Cape Provincial Division ). veloper ). The matter will again be heard by the High velopmental rights accorded to the respondent ( De- Hope and of course, the ultimate removal de- sion of the erstwhile administrator Cape Good have approached the High Court to set aside deci- of Appeal, SAHRA along with other relevant parties as Oudekraal is concerned. to remove the rights which appellant has in so far the respondent would have to approach a court of law their existence. However, the court further stated that It is in this regard that the legal unit believes Furthermore, the legal unit has secured con- Flowing from the decision of Supreme Court visited the SAHRA website. number of overseas requests especially after they have fields of interest. journal articles were indexed that related to SAHRA’s SAHRA. for any newsworthy items related to the work of More than 200 newspapers per month were monitored Institute, English Heritage, Ancient Monuments Society, etc. several overseas heritage periodicals from the Getty The library is very fortunate to receive, as donations, T LIBRARY Information Services The staff has been dealing with an increasing The library staff catalogued 852 books and 878 bought and accessioned by the library. and over 860 books were donated, has dealt with more than 950 busy and productive year.very The staff he library staff has experienced an other requests programme. projects and the newly recruited provincial staff ICCROM meeting in May 2004, the Youth Day school tively monitored. literary material in their offices can be more effec- gional SAHRA offices to set up library systems so that Ancient Monuments Society, etc. periodicals from the Getty Institute, English Heritage, to receive, as donations, several overseas heritage heritage organisations. The library is very fortunate attending conferences, as well by authors and other Donations of literary material were received by staff The staff also created book displays for the The assistant librarian visited several of the re- ○○○○○○○○○○○○ MAPUNGUBWE FROM EXCAVATED ○○○○ 69 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ I 70 ARCHIVES Information Services SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 and knowledge management. statutory obligations relevant to information, records ganisation is therefore committed to comply with all and statutory procedural requirements. The or- standards in accordance with best practice Pele initiatives to deliver a service of the highest has an obligation to the public embrace Batho heritage activities. evidence of business in the context cultural and ficiently, in an accountable manner and to provide its functions successfully,organisation to perform ef- system to provide the required support enable administer an electronic file reference classification provincial offices. as well considerable records contained in the head office in Cape Town, at the SAHRA repository approximately 2,5 million paper records in the system which comprises the preservation of to sustain a smooth running and functional archival ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ of business in the context contribute to the cultural SAHRA, as a government-funded organisation, The records management staff has managed to (SAHRA) in its day-to-day activities endeavours The South African Heritage Resources Agency required to run an efficient organisation. agement systems, is one of the key resources nformation, coupled with sound records man- of cultural activity and identity and collective memory of the nation. to provide evidence ing entered into between SAHRA and HWC. ongoing preservation thereof, is in the process of be- criteria for the said transfer of these records and initiated. A Memorandum of Understanding, defining namely Heritage Western Cape (HWC) has also been to the heritage resources authority in Western Cape, management systems, a process to transfer records Resources Authorities to set up functional records SAHRA, is dedicated to empower Provincial Heritage ROCK ART - NORTHERN CAPE A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Services its systems are equipped with the necessary anti- financial year, subject to the allocation of funding. utility would be phased in during the 2005/2006 support from management. It is envisaged that this area network for SAHRA has continued, with much software and I.T. infrastructure. offices are equipped with the same equipment, to Information Technology and that all provincial offices operate under the same standards with regards the I.T. of SAHRA. infrastructure I.T. Division strives not only to maintain, but enhance standard best practices, SAHRA’sadhere to industry continues to operate at its optimum level. In order SAHRA is vigilant with regards to ensuring that The investigation into the installation of a wide Annual visits to each province ensures that all information technology infrastructure used to ensure that SAHRA’s for the period in question is largely allocation for Information Technology s is the case each year, the budget Technology regards to Information the same standards with offices operate under province ensures that all Annual visits to each navigate. is looking for and whether or not the site easy to tool to gauge what the type of information public The feedback form on the web site is a very useful visited by both national and international visitors. activity of SAHRA’s web site, which is frequently system downtime. has safeguarded SAHRA against loss of data and/or virus software at all times. This proactive approach The I.T. Division continues to monitor the EASTERN CAPE BROSTER BEAD COLLECTION ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 71 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 72 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ NOTES TO ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S REPORT AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT CASH FLOW STATEMENT ACCOUNTING POLICY INCOME STATEMENT BALANCE SHEET heritage resources in their own right. Having participated the establishment of Convention for Safe- gible cultural heritage resources are gaining recognition as an integral part of the tangible well being “SAHRA continues to broaden the scope of heritage resource management beyond visible and tangible. Intan- There is a provincial office of SAHRA in eight the provinces. These offices identify and manage heritage • The metropolitan councils are gaining a better understanding of the system heritage resources manage- • fledged resources and authorities both at provincial local levels. The results, among other things, are: ment of the national heritage resources primarily, sites management and cultural heritage objects. The South African Heritage Resources Agency has begun to produce visible outputs in transforming the manage- 3. SERVICES RENDERED BY SAHRA Continuous management meetings and staff communication channels Provision for maintenance and updating • Systems to integrate the management framework • Adequate communication of management framework • • internal control framework required by management are developed and documented. This includes the following: Proper internal control framework and financial accounting processes have been developed. All elements of an sound financial management. financial and risk management internal control. accounting officer must ensure that the public entity has maintained effective, efficient and transparent systems of Section 38(1) (a) and 51 (1) of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 1999) both state that 2. GENERAL REVIEW OF THE STATE OF AFFAIRS To Heritage Resources Agency. provide an overall statement of accounts the South African 1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2005 2004- 2005 ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S REPORT working towards meeting our mandate working on being fully compliant with PFMA and other legislation • continuous updating of strategic plan on • • heritage resources authorities or act on their behalf when a need arises. resources and sites of Grade 1 status. In addition, they support monitor the functions provincial resources in their domains. ment and are attempting to integrate planning with protection, conservation promotion of heritage For the past financial and even in this year, the effort has been placed on creation of fully on economic, efficient and effective utilization of resources is managed, measured reflected in on balancing efficient and economical use of resources with quality/effectiveness results achieved • on continuous improvement and learning for its staff • • SAHRA management also focuses on the following: The above provide the mandate and emphasize importance of necessity to focus on status reliable financial information ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 73 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Accounting Officer’s Report 2004- 2005 74 heritage resources in their own right. M Intangible cultural heritage resources are gaining recognition as an integral part of the tangible well being 01-Mar-05 cooperative management, implementation of the Act, coordination and delivery Mission SAHRA. authorities lack the necessary capacity and resources to perform their responsibilities, existence facilitates involved interpreting the National Heritage Resources Act in an objective and holistic manner. T The transition to an extended mandate for managing heritage resources has been exciting and challenging. It 5. UTILISING DONOR FUNDS FOR TRANSFORMATION SA F J 01-Sep-04 TOTAL APPOINTMENTS = 15 NM Manetsi TP M Mgabadeli KC Omar ME 01-Aug-04 F MP Molokomme P 01-Aug-04 Botha KD Mokgophe Maranda G Buthelezi Tefu C GE MC Lithole Mahlangu G Scheermeyer Tshivhalavhala Tlhapi Phao SURNAME NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR 1 APRIL 2004 TO 31 MARCH 2005 were made to combat the challenges: Impact caused by capacity constraints was delivery at National and Provincial offices, thus new appointments 4. CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS nation, hence its Vision, Mission, Objects and Policies.South African SAHRA commits itself to building a sustainable system of managing the heritage resources democratic the diverse South African nation.” reinterpreting objects and artifacts in a meaningful way that regenerates, develops preserves the identity of cultural heritage of South Africans. In addition, SAHRA will engage museums and other institutions in the sector and is ready to implement effective programmes protect, conserve promote rich intangible guarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003, SAHRA contributed and gained sustainable understanding SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ SAHRA continues to broaden the scope of heritage resource management beyond visible and tangible. The nine provincial governments have established heritage resources authorities. Although these NTASDA INITIALS 1Jn0 F F 01-Jan-05 F 01-Jan-05 F 01-Dec-04 F 01-Dec-04 F 01-Nov-04 M 01-Oct-04 01-Oct-04 M 01-Sep-04 M M 01-Ju1-04 F 01-Apr-04 01-Apr-04 TE JOINED GENDER 018000 CAPE TOWN P O Box 4637 all transfers to these below mentioned institutions: 6-heritage institutions as per mandate from Department of Arts and Culture, SAHRA administered the process POSTAL ADDRESS: 7. OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO WHOM TRANSFER PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE 8001 CAPE TOWN 111 Harrington Street PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 6. BUSINESS ADDRESS Accounting Officer’s Report 2004- 2005 NAME OF INSTITUTION NAME OF INSTITUTION T T NAME OF INSTITUTION 80Stlr ainl 3000/120 YSYES YES 1 01/01/2003 - 2 139000 Voortrekker Monument Monument 1820 Settlers National oi rcad 300N E YES YES NO 23 000 YES YES 50 Louis Trichardt 01/04/2002 - 900 000 60 Vegkop Slagveldterrein Bien Donne Manor House Huguenot Monument T NAME OF INSTITUTION NAME OF INSTITUTION T T otal disbursement otal disbursement otal disbursement otal disbursement otal disbursement 3 718 000 3 718 000 3 718 000 3 718 000 3 718 000 DISBURSED DISBURSED DISBURSED DISBURSED DISBURSED FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS 356000 0 eidrN NO NO Reminder 000 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT 31/12/2003 ANNUAL REPORT 26/10/2004 sent on NO YES31/03/2003 YES 31/03/2004 01/04/2003 - YES 29/02/2004 01/03/2003 - ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT BUDGET BUDGET SUBMITTED SUBMITTED BUDGET SUBMITTED BUDGET BUDGET SUBMITTED SUBMITTED STR STR PLAN SUBMITTED PLAN SUBMITTED STR PLAN SUBMITTED STR STR PLAN SUBMITTED PLAN SUBMITTED ○○○○○○○○○○○○ A A A A A TEGIC TEGIC TEGIC TEGIC TEGIC ○○○○ 75 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 76 8. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION = STRATEGIC PLAN Accounting Officer’s Report 2004- 2005 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 GOAL GOAL Adherence to guidelines. Implementation of Implementation Adherence to guidelines. Risk Management Fraud Prevention Develop Fraud Develop Prevention Fraud training needs Risk Management and procedures by on GAAP Foster a philosophy of checks and balances as outlined Working of PFMA ; compliance towards a structure policies sound of employees to ensure development and job efficiency 12 schools trained on Corporate Evaluation and Governance grading agreements 12 schools Project Community ~ Youth Heritage programmes Awareness awar capacitated teamprogrammes Staff training and Development T complement = 69 Transformation Social initiatives Alignment with Partnerships with other Signing of co- Legally binding Legally Signing of co- institutions Partnerships with other Government Alignment with GOAL GOAL GOAL ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ INDIC INDIC KEY PERFORMANCE KEY PERFORMANCE oeo odc Plans management plan Risk assessment Code of Conduct and Prevention Committee Effectiveness of Audit oa lc tf 3aogtalEquity initiatives all amongst Total disabled staff Total female staff Total black staff = 33 INDIC KEY PERFORMANCE INDIC INDIC KEY PERFORMANCE KEY PERFORMANCE tlsafTotal otal staff of highly develop A A A A A TOR TOR TOR TOR TOR 6South Africans = 36 fDvlpetAdoption Development of 0Education and =0 etDevelopment ment TARGET TARGET Management Risk TARGET and procedures background disadvantaged from previous community society to all levels of SA Awareness campaign operative TARGET TARGET eness tf Increased Alig staff PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE BEE requirements and PERFORMANCE Council Heritage awareness Have individual agreements PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE of policies nment with to financial matters. tions which came to my attention and are applicable material respects with the relevant laws and regula- test basis, of evidence supporting compliance in all Furthermore, an audit includes examination, on a evaluating the overall financial statement • assessing the accounting principles used and sig- • examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting • An audit includes: free of material misstatement. reasonable assurance that the financial statements are require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain of South African Auditing Standards. Those standards The audit was conducted in accordance with Statements 2. NATURE AND SCOPE nancial statements, based on the audit. responsibility is to express an opinion on these fi- are the responsibility of accounting authority. My and compliance with relevant laws regulations ments, the maintenance of effective control measures state- financial These 1999 (Act No.25 of 1999). of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004) and section 21(11) read with sections 4 and 20 of the Public Audit public of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), in terms of section 188 the Constitution Re- for the year ended 31 March 2005, have been audited The financial statements as set out on pages 80 to 95, 1. AUDIT ASSIGNMENT STATEMENTS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE AND RESOURCES AGENCY. REPORT TO PARLIAMENT ON THE FINANCIAL OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL for the year ended 31 March 2005 REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL presentation. nificant estimates made by management, and statements, the amounts and disclosures in financial (iv) SAHRA did not provide for depreciation on its (iii) Land and (ii) The manual fixed asset register maintained is (i) Accounting Practice (SA GAAP) were revealed: with South African Statements of Generally Accepted The following control weaknesses and non compliance 3.1 Asset management QUALIFICATION3. for my opinion. I believe that the audit provides a reasonable basis General Directive No. 1 of 2005. The audit was completed in accordance with Auditor- valued since 2000 by independent professional However, land and buildings have not been re- buildings are stated at the revalued amounts. SAHRA’s accounting policy indicates that land and fied. on the financial statements has not been quanti- ment (AC 123). The effect of the non-compliance SA GAAP statement on Property, Plant and Equip- owner occupied properties in accordance with the has not been quantified. of the non-compliance on financial statements ment on Investment Property (AC 135). The effect counted for in accordance with the SA GAAP state- erties on which rentals are earned not ac- and investment properties. Consequently prop- been separately classified into owner occupied existence of assets could not be verified. scription of the asset. Consequently, the physical not sufficiently detailed with regard to the de- buildings owned by SAHRA had not ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 77 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 78 practice and in the manner required by relevant act. the year then ended, in accordance with prescribed accounting 31 March 2005 and the results of its operations cash flows for present, in all material respects, the financial position of SAHRA at matters referred to in paragraph 3, the financial statements fairly In my opinion, except for the effect on financial statements of SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ii A provision for leave pay in accordance with the (iii) (ii) SAHRA did not account for and disclose the funds (i) lowing instances of non-compliance with SA GAAP: A review of the financial statements revealed fol- Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (SA GAAP) 3.2 Non compliance with South African Statements of Report of the Auditor-General ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ cost of accumulated compensated absences as the 116) requires an entity to measure the expected SA GAAP statement on Employee Benefits (AC quantified. The effect of the non-disclosure could not be not been disclosed on the financial statements. cal aid benefit provided to ex-employees had defined benefit plan for post retirement medi- formal practices. The liability in respect of a tive obligation that arises from the entity’s in- defined benefit plan and also for any construc- legal obligation under the formal terms of a (AC 116), requires an entity to account for its The SA GAAP statement on Employee Benefits is therefore understated by R1 9 million. 134). Revenue and expenditure ment Grants (AC in terms of the SA GAAP statement on Govern- received from the South African National Lottery nancial statements. value of land and buildings disclosed in the fi- valuers. Consequently uncertainty exists over the office, prior to the payment of monthly salaries. provincial managers and timeously returned to head sheets from the various pay points are certified by Sufficient controls are not in place to ensure that pay 5.1 Compensation of employees above, attention is drawn to the following matters: Without further qualifying the audit opinion expressed 5. EMPHASIS OF MATTER relevant act. accounting practice and in the manner required by for the year then ended, in accordance with prescribed 2005 and the results of its operations cash flows respects, the financial position of SAHRA at 31 March the financial statements fairly present, in all material statements of the matters referred to in paragraph 3, In my opinion, except for the effect on financial 4. QUALIFIED AUDIT OPINION dated for the year under review. dividual employee leave balances had not been up- Furthermore a review of leave balances indicated in- has not been quantified. the non-compliance on financial statements closed in the financial statements. The effect of accumulated at balance sheet date, was not dis- as a result of the unused entitlement that has additional amount that the entity expect to pay 31 July 2005 Cape Town J Diedericks the audit is sincerely appreciated. APPRECIATION The assistance rendered by the staff of SAHRA during 6. period under review. No internal audit activity was performed during the Internal audit 5.3 Rent (ii) Although a draft fraud prevention plan exists, (i) nificant: were identified, of which the following are more sig- tions and the supply chain management framework Instances of non-compliance with the treasury regula- 5.2 Non compliance with regulations Report of the Auditor-General management framework. travening paragraph 7(b) of the supply chain certain properties was not market related, con- ury regulation 27.2.1. financial year under review, contravening treas- the document had not been approved during charged by SAHRA to tenants in respect of for Auditor-General ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 79 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1 1 80 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 for the year ended 31 March 2005 ACCOUNTING POLICY SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1 1 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Stock:Books,badges,postcards, Stock:Books,badges,postcards, Fixed assets and depreciation Fixed assets and depreciation Government grants received Government grants received Acknowledgement of income in general Acknowledgement of income in general ACCOUNTING POLICY ACCOUNTING POLICY oo eils25.00% 20.00% 20.00% they are incurred.The value of books, are written off in the year which postcards,catalogues and publications Expenses relating to books,badges, catalogues and publications Stock:Books,badges,postcards, Motor vehicles Furniture & fittings Computers Equipment following rates: a straight line basis over its useful life at the depreciation(book value). These are written off on 1996 are shown at cost less accumulated Depreciable fixed assets purchased after 1 April not reflected in the balance sheet. 1996 have been written off to income and are Depreciable fixed assets purchased before 1 April to the provinces at no cost. to value properties as these could be transferred to the provinces,it is not considered cost- effective Due to the pending devolution of heritage powers are not registered in SAHRA’s name. Properties with an insured value of approx. R4,1m are shown at estimated market value. Non-depreciable fixed assets (properties) Fixed assets and depreciation appropriate period. matched with associated costs in the Government grants are recognised and Government grants received basis. Income is acknowledged on the accrual Acknowledgement of income in general applied in all material respects. as indicated below,been consistently with the policy below which has,except historical cost basis in accordance statements have been drawn up on the Unless otherwise shown,the financial ACCOUNTING POLICY Stock:Books,badges,postcards, Stock:Books,badges,postcards, Fixed assets and depreciation Fixed assets and depreciation Government grants received Government grants received Acknowledgement of income in general Acknowledgement of income in general ACCOUNTING POLICY ACCOUNTING POLICY 33.33% 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.5 .. Motor 1.6.4 Staff 1.6.3 Contingency Fund 1.6.2 General Fund(Accumulated Fund) 1.6.1 1.6 1.7 1.8 Accounting Policy 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8 Investments Investments Income Funds Income Funds Retirement Fund Retirement Fund P P financial statements. and publications is not reflected in the badges and unsold postcards,catalogues Investments are shown at cost. Investments becomes necessary. vincial Offices as and when it cles at Head Office and eight Pro- in order to replace SAHRA vehi- This provision is necessary for Severance Pay. Guarantee Fund while also providing Gratuities Fund and the Housing and replaces the separate Leave This fund was created on 1 April 2000 restoration (capital) projects. This Fund is also earmarked for been foreseen in the budget. shortfalls which could not have problems and to cover unexpected vent any short-term cash flow This Fund was established to pre- or from other funds. expenditure after transfers to mulated surplus of income over This Fund relates to the accu- Income Funds Insurance Brokers. administered by the Old Mutual via Risk Benefit of a defined contribution provident fund Pensions are provided for employees by means Retirement Fund P contributions whom SAHRA contributes 60% of their medical aid A liability exists in respect of six retirees for Investments Investments Income Funds Income Funds Retirement Fund Retirement Fund P P ost -employee medical benefits ost -employee medical benefits ost -employee medical benefits ost -employee medical benefits ost -employee medical benefits Benefit Fund Vehicle Fund ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 81 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 82 for the year ended 31 March 2005 INCOME STATEMENT SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 Loss from operations Loss from operations Net loss for the year Net loss for the year te noe4 1 631 414 4 427 3 15,160 16,512 2 Other income received Levies Grants and transfers ercain1 (4)(766) 10 (642) (8,445) 6 (8,147) (1,395) 9 (1,716) (3,730) 8 (3,759) (1,232) 7 (1,345) (3,705) 5 (4,231) Loss from operations Depreciation Other operating expenses subsidies and Transfers Interest and rent on land Staff costs expenses Administrative noefo netet 1 9 302 193 11 Net loss for the year Income from investments Loss from operations Loss from operations Net loss for the year Net loss for the year ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Notes

31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 (2,487) (2,487) (2,294) (2,294) (2,487) (2,294) (2,487) (2,487) (2,294) (2,294) 17,353 17,353 17,353 17,353 17,353 R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity - 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 (3,482) (3,482) (3,180) (3,180) (3,482) (3,180) (3,482) (3,482) (3,180) (3,180) 15,791 15,791 15,791 15,791 15,791 R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 for the year ended 31 March 2005 BALANCE SHEET ASSETS ASSETS Current assets Current assets Non-current assets Non-current assets T T EQUITY AND LIABILITIES EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Reserves Reserves Current liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Non-current liabilities T T ASSETS ahadcs qiaet 5 15 - - 14 10,312 12 16,587 13 Cash and cash equivalents receivables other and Trade Current portion of investments in securities Current assets asset tax Deferred Property, plant and equipment Non-current assets T EQUITY AND LIABILITIES eevs1 16 Reserves rvsos1 18 549 224 17 Trade and other payables Current liabilities Provisions Non-current liabilities T ASSETS ASSETS Current assets Current assets Non-current assets Non-current assets T T EQUITY AND LIABILITIES EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Reserves Reserves Current liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Non-current liabilities T T otal assets otal assets otal equity and liabilities otal equity and liabilities otal assets otal equity and liabilities otal assets otal assets otal equity and liabilities otal equity and liabilities Notes

24549 224 98611,150 19,876 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 37734,279 33,797 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 51,810 R R R R R 33,797 33,797 18,013 18,013 33,797 18,013 33,797 33,797 18,013 18,013 17034,004 31,710 98611,150 19,876 561,274 536 ’000 ’000 ’000 890 -161 890 ’000 ’000 Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ 34,279 34,279 11,600 11,600 45,704 45,704 45,704 45,704 34,279 11,600 45,704 45,704 34,279 34,279 11,600 11,600 45,704 45,704 45,704 45,704 R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ○○○○ 83 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 84 CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31 March 2005 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 for the year ended 31 March 2005 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year Operating activities Operating activities T T Accumulated profit/(loss) Accumulated profit/(loss) Non Distributable Reserves Non Distributable Reserves neetpi - - - - 3,508 8,903 21 (1,375) 15 year the of (6,444) end 20 at equivalents cash (2,833) and Cash (1,408) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,833) Net cash from/(used in) financing activities (1,408) 19 Net cash from/(used in) investing activities activities operating in) from/(used cash Net paid tax Normal 33,793 paid Interest 34,004 operations in) from/(utilised generated Cash (3,180) (2,294) Operating activities 1,082 - - - - (3,180) (2,294) 33,793 34,004 - 32,922 - 32,922 Transfers year the for loss Net investments of disposal on Released As restated - change in accounting policy stated originally as April 1 at Balance T 16 32,922 32,922 Transfers year the for loss Net As restated - change in accounting policy stated originally as April 1 at Balance Accumulated profit/(loss) Balance at 31 March stated originally as April 1 at Balance Non Distributable Reserves te -- - 34,004 31,710 Balance at 31 March Other Balance at 31 March Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year Operating activities Operating activities T T Accumulated profit/(loss) Accumulated profit/(loss) Non Distributable Reserves Non Distributable Reserves otal Equity otal Equity otal Equity otal Equity otal Equity ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Notes Notes 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 31/03/2005 11 539 (161) R R R R R R R R R R 122 1,082 (1,212) ,5 (700) 1,051 9 161 890 102871 1,082 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 - - Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity 871 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 31/03/2004 R R R R R R R R R R 3,391 3,391 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 for the year ended 31 March 2005 STATEMENTS NOTES TOTHE ANNUALFINANCIAL 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Grants and transfers Grants and transfers Levies received Levies received Other income Other income Administrative expenses Administrative expenses Staff costs Staff costs Interest and rent on land Interest and rent on land Total Other (please specify) National Departments Grants and transfers oa 2 - 427 427 Total Other (Interest received from investments) Households Levies received oa 1 631 414 631 414 Total Other (staff reimbusements and rental) Material losses recovered Other income mnmmlaepyet)------829 Total (minimum lease payments) Rentals in respect of operating leases Research and development costs expensed Travel and subsistence - Technical Auditor’s Remuneration Directors’ emoluments General and administrative expenses Administrative expenses UF56 160 496 - 231 160 146 112 784 449 Total - current service cost Defined Pension benefit plan expense Other salary related costs Insurance Official unions and associations UIF Medical Social contributions (Employer’s contributions) Defined Pension contribution plan expense Leave payments Temporarystaff Periodic payments Basic salaries Wages and salaries Staff costs Total Rent on land and non-produced assets Interest and rent on land Grants and transfers Grants and transfers Levies received Levies received Other income Other income Administrative expenses Administrative expenses Staff costs Staff costs Interest and rent on land Interest and rent on land 31/03/05 31/03/05 31/03/05 31/03/05 31/03/05 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 65215,160 15,160 16,512 16,512 Entity Entity Entity Entity Entity ,3 3,705 4,231 3,705 3,402 ,4 8,445 - 8,147 1,006 8,445 8,445 1,901 4,707 6,086 ,4 1,232 1,232 1,345 1,345 31/03/04 31/03/04 31/03/04 31/03/04 31/03/04 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 85 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 9 9 8 8 10 10 9 86 8 notes to the annual financial statements SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 10 9 9 8 8 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ T T Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Transfers and subsidies Transfers and subsidies Income from investments Income from investments T T Depreciation 12 Depreciation 12 Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March Land and buildings Land and buildings netimn xes 035 82 - 607 203 50 - 270 203 - 901 83 446 252 - 3,759 66 - 228 41 698 185 3,759 - 46 T 467 Entertainment expense Direct operating expenses arising from investment property that: 3,718 Amortisation of intangibles Other maintenance, repairs and running costs - Machinery and Equipment - - Property and buildings Maintenance, repairs and running costs Legal fees Equipment items expensed as per entity policy Consultants, contractors and special services Staff training and development Other operating expenses Total Subsidies Households Local Governments Extra Budgetary Institutions Transfers Transfers and subsidies netet 9 302 - 302 176 193 193 - 37 - 192 39 514 40 - 39 371 - Finance leases - Investments Interest income Dividend income Income from investments T - Office furniture and fittings - Computer equipment and peripherals - Vehicles - Plant, machinery and equipment - Land and buildings Depreciation 12 Net carrying amount 31 March Impairment losses (recognised)/reversed Exchange rate adjustments Accumulated impairment losses Accumulated depreciation Gross carrying amount Opening net carrying Land and buildings T T Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Transfers and subsidies Transfers and subsidies Income from investments Income from investments T T Depreciation 12 Depreciation 12 Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March Land and buildings Land and buildings otal otal otal otal otal otal otal otal otal otal amount R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 32,922 32,922 32,922 32,922 32,922 29232,922 32,922 32,922 32,922 1,716 1,716 1,716 1,716 1,716 642 642 642 642 642 9 302 193 -- R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 32,922 32,922 32,922 32,922 32,922 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 3,730 3,730 3,527 766 766 766 766 766 notes to the annual financial statements Plant and equipment Plant and equipment V V Computer equipment and peripherals Computer equipment and peripherals Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March Office furniture and fittings Office furniture and fittings Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March ercaincag -9-39 98 16 238 137 -39 74 237 97 Net carrying amount 31 March Impairment losses (recognised)/reversed Depreciation charge Additions Accumulated impairment losses Accumulated depreciation Gross carrying amount Opening net carrying amount Plant and equipment diin 50 699 -480 523 Impairment losses (recognised)/reversed Depreciation charge Disposals Borrowing costs capitalised Additions Accumulated impairment losses Accumulated depreciation Gross carrying amount Opening net carrying amount V diin 62 622 Impairment losses (recognised)/reversed Depreciation charge Disposals Borrowing costs capitalised Additions Revaluation adjustments Exchange rate adjustments Accumulated impairment losses Accumulated depreciation Gross carrying amount Opening net carrying amount Computer equipment and peripherals Net carrying amount 31 March diin 33 264 151 264 114 Disposals Borrowing costs capitalised Additions Revaluation adjustments Exchange rate adjustments Accumulated impairment losses Accumulated depreciation Gross carrying amount Opening net carrying amount Office furniture and fittings Net carrying amount 31 March Plant and equipment Plant and equipment V V Computer equipment and peripherals Computer equipment and peripherals Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March Office furniture and fittings Office furniture and fittings Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March ehicles ehicles ehicles ehicles ehicles R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 227-1,703 -2,217 ,0 1,003 1,003 ,3 2,839 2,839 10-101 -140 12-176 -192 31-514 -371 10-113 -150 381 381 313 313 381 313 381 381 313 313 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ’000 ’000 ’000 1,136 -304 523 523 622 622 523 622 523 523 622 622 ○○○○ 87 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 12 12 12 88 notes to the annual financial statements SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 12 12 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March Number of shares held Number of shares held Trading investments Trading investments A A Investments in securities Investments in securities Depreciation Charge 10 Depreciation Charge 10 T T Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March ipsl ------161 ------Net carrying amount 31 March Impairment losses (recognised)/reversed Depreciation charge Disposals Borrowing costs capitalised Additions Revaluation adjustments Exchange rate adjustments Accumulated impairment losses Accumulated depreciatio Gross carrying eils-9 -176 6,275 -37 -39 Term deposits with -192 Unlisted Name & Class of shares Number of shares held Included in available-for-sale and trading investments are the following: -40 Market value -39 Trading investments Current Investments in Non-current Investments in securities Closing balance Additions during the year As restated - as originally stated Opening balance A Investments in securities Total Office furniture and fittings Computer equipment and peripherals Vehicles Plant and equipment Land and buildings Depreciation Charge 10 Opening net carrying ercaincag -0-37 -40 T Net carrying amount 31 March Impairment losses (recognised)/reversed Depreciation charge Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March Number of shares held Number of shares held Trading investments Trading investments A A Investments in securities Investments in securities Depreciation Charge 10 Depreciation Charge 10 T T Net carrying amount 31 March Net carrying amount 31 March otal Property otal Property otal Property otal Property otal Property vailable-for vailable-for vailable-for vailable-for vailable-for -sale investments -sale investments -sale investments -sale investments -sale investments amount , plant and equipment , plant and equipment , plant and equipment , plant and equipment , plant and equipment banks amount securities 297-2,221 -2,987 n R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 33,797 33,797 33,797 33,797 33,797 72537,266 35,045 37,265 34,278 65710,312 16,587 10,312 10,312 10,312 16,587 10,312 16,587 10,312 10,312 62-766 -642 62-766 -514 -642 -371 107 107 107 107 107 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 34,279 34,279 34,279 34,279 34,279 114 114 114 114 114 13 13 14 14 15 15 13 14 15 . Retirement Benefit Obligations 1.8 notes to the annual financial statements 13 13 14 14 15 15 Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Reserves Reserves Non distributable reserves Non distributable reserves T T Accumulated profit/(loss) Accumulated profit/(loss) Total oa 536 - - 626 -90 Total Other receivables VAT - Retention debtors - Contract customers Construction contracts Less: Provision for doubtful debts Trade receivables Trade and other receivables aha ak890 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year For the purposes of cash flow statement: Cash on hand Cash at bank Cash and cash equivalents Reserves Balance at 31 Conversion of other instruments into shares Balance at 1 April as Non distributable reserves T Balance at 31 Dividends Transfers Net loss for the As restated - change in accounting policy Balance at 1 April as originally stated Accumulated profit/(loss) Fair value of plan assets Unrecognised past service cost Unrecognised actuarial gains / (losses) Present value of fund obligations retirement benefit plan is as follows: The amount included in the balance sheet arising from group’s obligation respect of defined Balance at 31 Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Reserves Reserves Non distributable reserves Non distributable reserves T T Accumulated profit/(loss) Accumulated profit/(loss) otal Equity otal Equity otal Equity otal Equity otal Equity March ac -1,212 March March er-,9 -3,180 -2,294 year originally stated R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 6,6 - 160,960 160,960 65710,312 10,312 16,587 16,587 29232,922 32,922 29232,922 32,922 17034,004 31,710 ,8 871 871 1,082 1,082 11539 -161 3 1,274 536 9 -161 890 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ 1,274 1,274 1,082 3,391 -161 ○○○○ 89 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 16 16 18 18 17 17 90 notes to the annual financial statements SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 16 18 17 16 16 18 18 17 17 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ T T Other deferred income Other deferred income Other government grants Other government grants Trade and other payables Trade and other payables Reconciliation of profit/(loss) before taxation to cash generated from/(utilised in) operations Reconciliation of profit/(loss) before taxation to cash generated from/(utilised in) operations Provisions Provisions Coigblne750- - 7,500 6,400 7,500 400 4,800 1,200 T Closing balance Heritage Objects Project (AA) Other deferred income Closing balance National Heritage Survey National Lottery Distribution trust - Repairs and Maintenance of graves (DAC) Maintenace of Missionary Schools (DAC) The following grants are receivable in future: icutrt %x% x% 8% x% x% x% x% Other government grants Future pension increase Expected rate of salary increases Expected return on plan assets Discount rate Key assumptions used (expressed as weighted averages): rd rdtr 2 549 224 Administered funds VAT Trade creditors Trade and other payables pnn aac -- 766 - - - - 642 - - - - Foreign exchange gain/(loss) - Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment - Depreciation on property, plant and equipment Adjusted for: Profit/(loss) before taxation Reconciliation of profit/(loss) before taxation to cash generated from/(utilised in) operations Closing balance Less: Total current portion of provisions Provisions made during the year Unused amounts reversed during Utilisation of provisions during the year Opening balance Total Provisions Closing balance Provisions made during the year Unused amounts reversed during Utilisation of provisions during the year Provisions T T Other deferred income Other deferred income Other government grants Other government grants Trade and other payables Trade and other payables Reconciliation of profit/(loss) before taxation to cash generated from/(utilised in) operations Reconciliation of profit/(loss) before taxation to cash generated from/(utilised in) operations Provisions Provisions otal Deferred income otal Deferred income otal Deferred income otal Deferred income otal Deferred income the year the year R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 13,900 13,900 13,900 13,900 13,900 98611,150 11,150 19,876 11,150 19,876 11,150 19,876 19,876 224-3,180 -2,294 2 549 224 - R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 - - - - - notes to the annual financial statements 19 19 20 20 5 5 19 20 5 19 19 20 20 5 5 Net cash from/(used in) investing activities Net cash from/(used in) investing activities Cash generated from operations Cash generated from operations Net cash from/(used in) financing activities Net cash from/(used in) financing activities Operating lease arrangements Operating lease arrangements The group as lessee The group as lessee EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS neetrcie -6,282 302 51 196 193 Cash from/(used in) investing Expenditure on product development Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Dividends received Interest received Net cash from/(used in) investing activities Cash generated from operations - Increase/(decrease) in payables - Decrease/(increase) in receivables - Decrease/(increase) in inventories Working capital changes Operating cash flows before working - Increase/(decrease) in provisions - Interest expense - Investment income Contingent liabilities Non cash transactions Net cash from/(used in) financing activities New loans raised Dividend paid Net cash from/(used in) financing activities Operating lease arrangements pt er14 Director’s emoluments More than 5 years 1 to 5 years Up to 1 year leases, which fall due as follows: At the balance sheet date group had outstanding commitments under non-cancellable operating The group as lessee oa xctv ietr 3 - - 254 336 48 336 34 Total directors - Executive - Pension contributions - Expense allowances - Bonuses and performance payments - Salary - Fees for services AND MS P MADIBA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - MR P BUTHELEZI EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Net cash from/(used in) investing activities Net cash from/(used in) investing activities Cash generated from operations Cash generated from operations Net cash from/(used in) financing activities Net cash from/(used in) financing activities Operating lease arrangements Operating lease arrangements The group as lessee The group as lessee EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ciiis-6,444 activities aia hne 149-2,414 -1,459 capital changes R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 -1,408 -1,408 -1,408 -1,408 -1,408 ,0 3,508 3,508 8,903 8,903 ,8 2,213 2,213 1,784 1,770 12-714 -79 -162 -145 - R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 -2,833 -2,833 -2,833 -2,833 -2,833 -1,375 -661 -340 -419 -302 ○○○○ 91 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 92 notes to the annual financial statements SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Executive members Executive members xctv ebr 9 - - - - - 493 - 336 829 172 493 32 - 216 15 39 Total Director’s emoluments Executive members Non-executive directors Executive directors 219 - 19 Total - Executive members - Commission gains or profit sharing arrangements - Pension contributions - Expense allowances - Bonuses and performance payments - Salary - Fees for services 274 Mr B Scholtz (Executive Officer: Administration) - Commission gains or profit sharing arrangements - Pension contributions - Expense allowances - Bonuses and performance payments - Salary - Fees for services Mr D Sibayi (Executive Officer: Heritage Resources) Executive members Executive members Executive members R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 R R R R R ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 ’000 NOTE 18 - PROVISIONS for the year ended 31 March 2005 NOTES TO THE ANNUALFINANCIAL STATEMENTS Name of fund Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Trust funds Egazine (E Cape Government grant) Sanlam Restoration Trust, Potolozi Constitutional Hill Sanlam Restoration Trust, Steinkopf Sanlam Restoration Trust, Valdezia Genadendal Beque MM Hill Trust otAmtogBlor1139 117-61,147 515 -26 -12 117 53 91 41 91 41 1,173 527 Mamre project (German Government grant) Sanlam Restoration Trust, De Bult So Geographic National Getty Conservation Institute (grant) Fort Armstrong,Balfour Sontonga Trust Fund,Johannesburg Sharley Cribb Nursing Home, Port Elizabeth Ansteys Building, Jo utainWrGae 164,621 Australian War Graves Sanlam Restoration Trust, Waenhuiskrans Rowland & Leta Hill .al ud765 97 1 739 765 -17 -17 76 1,064 78 59 -24 61 109 85 59 61 756 782 85 1,088 Empire Road,Parktown A.Skakanga Fund, Unesco A.Galla Fund Almshouses, Bethelsdorp Mission Matje’s River, Keurbooms SAHRA Publications oKa,Cp on410353548-34,087 -93 418 325 325 4,180 Owl House, Nieu Bethesda Mission Station,Steinkopf St Stephen’s Church, Cape Town Cape Town Bo-Kaap, Lemane Cottage,Elim Strand St Lutheran Church, Cape Town elnhmFashokDsrc ,7 3 3 9 6 2,908 -67 858 298 667 231 667 231 8,579 2,975 D.R.Church, Ladismith Bellingham,Franschhoek District Vrijstatia Association Woutersen Wessels Vault, Cape Town Hugo Vault, Simon’s Town Kleinbosch Cemetery, Dal Josafat Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG pehie elgclPaus269,396 Esme Lownds Trust, Barberton Oppenheimer Geological Plaques La Motte,Franschhoek District Mackie Niven Trust funds Name of fund Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Trust funds 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 t1,411,069 st hannesb ciety (grant ciety A A A A A CY CY CY CY CY ,TR ,TR ,TR ,TR ,TR r 7,4 0 173,148 urg ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA 116868 11,166 ) Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Income Income Income Income Income 317,032 TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS 7,1 3898,2 83,829 83,829 83,829 -74,916 0770 10,707 11381 11,163 086841 10,816 22,552 13,104 28,903 17,404 28,965 45,103 121874 11,241 32,099 19,771 004780 10,034 414786 14,104 04 4 843 843 10841 ,9 169 0 1,694 ,3 2 2 6 3 1,600 -37 164 127 127 1,637 ,7 4 4 8 4 1,834 753 -41 585 187 516 146 401 585 7,526 146 401 1,875 5,156 ,5 6 6 0 6 4,217 4,271 160 -97 406 437 566 340 566 340 4,057 4,368 ,3 0 0 9 45,951 14 401 956 594 213 645 608 213 645 608 2,745 8,295 5,937 Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest Income Income Income Income Income 0,6 0,6 238,107 101,067 101,067 4652,4 31,703 24,645 24,645 2771,9 19,027 12,797 12,797 0922,4 26,939 20,942 20,942 ,5 ,5 2,255 1,753 1,753 ,1 ,1 1,310 1,018 1,018 ,4 ,4 2,890 2,247 2,247 ,5 ,5 1,740 1,353 1,353 ,5 ,5 2,897 2,252 2,252 ,0 ,0 4,510 3,506 3,506 ,9 ,9 3,210 2,495 2,495 ,3 ,3 1,977 1,537 1,537 Income Income Income Income Income Other Other Other Other Other T T T T T otal otal otal otal otal 4 1,082 841 6 1,117 868 7 1,124 874 8 1,003 780 8 1,474 786 11,116 81

Expenditure Expenditure (Deficit) (Deficit) Expenditure (Deficit) Expenditure Expenditure (Deficit) (Deficit) 835-18,315 18,315 1,071 1,084 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 -137,040 -1,071 -1,035 -7,058 -6,230 -1,004 -5,997 -169 -241 -241 -168 -115 -502 -249 -292 -643 -387 -645 -250 -715 -191 -188 -311 -440 -223 -688 ○○○○ 1,274,029 Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance 93 309,974 154,833 158,391 263,399 10,600 10,128 10,575 22,050 10,917 12,812 28,260 17,017 28,320 44,099 10,991 31,384 19,331 13,416 9,636 1,525 7,358 5,041 8,913 8,388 2,557 7,984 9,811 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Notes to the Annual Financial Statements Name of fund Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Trust funds Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Name of fund Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Trust funds RESTOR RESTOR LEGACY PROJECTS LEGACY PROJECTS Transformation projects/DACT Transformation projects/DACT redgnt uthon1671231231,661 1,223 1,223 16607 71622 Bien Donne,Franschhoek District Arbeidsgenot, Oudtshoorn D.R.Church, Somerset West RESTOR Robertson Trust Bethanie Mission,Edenburg District Canadian Syfrets-A Mountain Sanlam Restoration Trust, Moffat Mission H Fransen - Old Buildings in Cape Sanlam Restoration Trust, Mgwali Church Iccrom Sanlam Restoration Trust, Medingen Blood River -main project LEGACY PROJECTS Anglo-Boer DACT - Heritage Objects DACT - Property Archaeology Burial grounds a Monuments and memorials Transformation projects/DACT Luthuli adl 670278 Mandela hia -75789 2592 Blood River -op Women’s memorial Khoisan Blood River -access road RESTOR RESTOR LEGACY PROJECTS LEGACY PROJECTS Transformation projects/DACT Transformation projects/DACT 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 94 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 A A A A A ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ War TION TRUST FUND TION TRUST FUND TION TRUST FUND TION TRUST FUND TION TRUST FUND /SA War-Brandfort Graves ening func nd graves A A A A A CY CY CY CY CY in67850 tion ,TR ,TR ,TR ,TR ,TR ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA 4,154,679 1,304,083 ,6,1 0 0 2,527,612 1,269,414 Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Income Income Income Income Income TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS 191,637 7,6 279,768 0 0 0 978,430 279,768 943,869 TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS 50212,124 156092 38410,702 137834 64700 0 -64497 50002,0 2,0 0 -25,000 25,000 0 25,000 0570 20,587 97,967 83100-8,301 0 0 -8,301 90 ,5 ,5 4,151 0 4,151 4,151 49509 158 718-11,154 -31 118 87 87 1185 536060855 630 630 8553 Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest Income Income Income Income Income 1,9 1,9 2,6 4399890,114 -413,969 525,360 111,391 796,615 311,857 111,391 4501,9 19,163 14,590 14,590 45421,264 52,095 84,544 52,095 ,7 ,7 7,162 5,273 5,273 ,1 ,1 9,796 7,213 0 7,213 5,270 0 0 0 2,794 202 202 202 0700010,700,000 10,700,000 ,0,0 ,0,0 ,0,0 7,500,000 7,500,000 1,294,639 1,294,639 1,905,361 7,500,000 3,200,000 7,500,000 3,200,000 Income Income Income Income Income Other Other Other Other Other 1,2 1,2 614,993 610,426 610,426 5007,0 50000 0 75,000 75,000 75,000 1242,3 65494,384 26,534 26,534 21,264 27360 ,0,7 1,634,852 1,108,472 T T T T T 0,0 0 105,808 otal otal otal otal otal 27,360 21412,124 12,124 07210,702 10,702 -75,789 0 0

Expenditure Expenditure (Deficit) (Deficit) Expenditure (Deficit) Expenditure Expenditure (Deficit) (Deficit) ,0,3 8,296,965 2,403,036 7,7 4594793,440 -475,974 475,974 171-21,701 21,701 2,736 2,059 Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 -526,380 105,808 46424,624 24,624 52,095 -1,889 457-4,567 -4,567 -4,573 -2,059 -2,583 -438 -225 10,824,577 3,628,299 1,049,677 Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance 187,064 168,216 148,536 956,729 722,373 -64,497 16,169 69,733 18,528 95,384 53,660 8,328 Notes to the Annual Financial Statements Lotto projects Lotto projects Name of fund Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Trust funds H uvy1,3 ,7,0 ,8,3 180105461,015,446 1,015,446 71,890 1,087,336 1,074,700 12,636 JHB Survey Prestwich Pl Identification Vredefort Dome Makapan aiieacaooy664,861 Maritime archaeology Makgabeng Lotto projects Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG OA 11266540714,163,516 594,007 11,152,676 TOTAL Trust funds Lotto projects Lotto projects Name of fund Name of fund TRUST FUNDS / LEG TRUST FUNDS / LEG Trust funds Trust funds 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 01/04/04 c 3,000 ace A A A A A CY CY CY CY CY ,TR ,TR ,TR ,TR ,TR ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA ANSFORMA 3,428,549 2,808,744 Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Income Income Income Income Income TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS TION AND LOTTO PROJECTS 4,5 8 886 886 -45,056 Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest Income Income Income Income Income 190,393 3,7 134,177 134,177 358145871,459,345 1,425,817 33,528 ,6 4,2 151,286 142,120 9,166 ,4,3 ,3,3 1,986,394 2,836,030 2,645,637 Income Income Income Income Income Other Other Other Other Other 0 14,757,523 T T T T T otal otal otal otal otal 3,000 6,778 0

Expenditure Expenditure (Deficit) (Deficit) Expenditure (Deficit) Expenditure Expenditure (Deficit) (Deficit) 1,090,416 ,3,7 8,723,445 6,034,078 3,4 825,296 634,049 19,754 5465,3 55,830 55,830 95,456 801-67,165 68,051 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 31/3/05 -956,239 849,636 1,5 -16,754 -16,754 678-6,778 -6,778 ○○○○ 19,876,121 1,490,157 1,852,505 4,278,185 Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance 95 -112,221 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 96 General Assistant: Mrs L Nojoko General Assistant: Mr A Ross Caretaker Dal Josafat: Mr R Pillay Caretaker Head Miss A Quinn & N Nobhuko Administrative Assistants: Receptionist: Ms R Obaray Senior Registry Clerk: Mr A van Dieman Chief Registry Clerk: Mr B Rodgers Assistant Librarian: Miss N Raphahlelo Librarian: Miss J Ayres Provisioning & Accounts Officer: Mrs Y Luker Senior Bookkeeper: Miss J Mgabadeli Finance Officer: Mrs D Buise IT Officer: Mrs N Cloete Council Secretary: Miss N Jack Secretary: Chief Executive Officer: Mrs B Glass Manager: Inventory of National Estate: Mr D Hart Legal & Properties Officer: Mr D Ngomane Living Heritage Officer: Mr T Manetsi Architect: Ms L TownsendConservation Heitage Objects Officer: Mrs R Isaacs Assistant Archaeologist: Mrs C Scheermeyer Archaeologist: Mrs M Leslie Maritime Archaeologist: Mr J Gribble Acting Head: Auxiliary Services: Mr S October Mr P FarmerActing Head: Information Services: VacantCFO: Executive Officer: Vacant Executive Officer: Mr D Sibayi Chief Executive Officer: Mr P Buthelezi www.sahra.org.za FAX: (021) 462 4509 TELEPHONE: (021) 462 4502 P O BOX 4637, CAPE TOWN, 8000 111 HARRINGTON STREET,CAPE TOWN, 8001 HEAD OFFICE for the year ended 31 March 2005 SAHRA OFFICES & STAFF SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2005 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Office: Mr C Paulsen P O Box 11004, BARBERTON, 1300 26 Venter Street, NELSPRUIT, 1200 MPUMALANGA Administrative Assistant: Mrs B Tefu Cultural Heritage Officer: Mr D Lithole Provincial Manager: Vacant Fax: (015) 291 1819 Telephone: (015) 291 1804 P O Box 1371, POLOKWANE, 0700 25 Gorissen Street, POLOKWANE, 0700 LIMPOPO Miss P Molokomme Senior Administrative Assistant: Cultural Heritage Officers: Miss J Kitto, Mr V Khumalo Provincial Manager: Mr T Kgomommu Fax: (011) 482 8196 Telephone: (011) 4828365/6/7 P O Box 87552, HOUGHTON, 2041 Northwards, 21 Rockridge Road, PARKTOWN, 2194 GAUTENG Senior Administrative Assistant: Miss M Tantsi Miss K van Tonder, Mr S Ebrahim, R Viney Cultural Heritage Officers: Provincial Manager: Miss B Crouts Fax: (021) 461 0738 Telephone: (021) 465 3622 P O Box 4637, CAPE TOWN, 8000 111 Harrington Street, CAPE TOWN, 8001 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL OFFICES Cultural Heritage Officer: Miss C Jikelo Cultural Heritage Officer: Mr T Phili Fax: (011) 482 8196 Telephone: (011) 482 8365 P O Box 87552, HOUGHTON, 2041 Northwards, 21 Rockridge Road, PARKTOWN, 2194 Burial Grounds & Graves Senior Administrative Assistant: Miss R Cwangae Cultural Heritage Officer: Mr A Timothy Provincial Manager: Mrs M Maranda Fax: (053) 833 1435 Telephone: (053) 831 2537 P O Box 1930, KIMBERLEY, 8300 27 D= Arcy Street, KIMBERLEY, 8301 NORTHERN CAPE Senior Administrative Assistant: Vacant Cultural Heritage Officer: Vacant Provincial Manager: Mr T Lungile Fax: (043) 7221749 Telephone: (043) 722 1740/2 P O Box 599, GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140 40 King Street, EAST LONDON, 5200 EASTERN CAPE Senior Administrative Assistant: Ms S Omar Cultural Heritage Officer: Mrs J Dipale Provincial Manager: Miss K Mokgophe Fax: (018) 381 6953 Telephone: (018) 381 2032 P O Box3054, MMABATHO, 2735 Cnr Tillard & Warren Street, MAFIKENG, 2745 NORTH WEST Senior Administrative Assistant: Miss C Botha Cultural Heritage Officer: Mr G Tlhapi Provincial Manager: Miss H Gous Fax: (051) 448 2536 Telephone: (051) 430 4139 P O Box 9743, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300 40 Elizabeth Street, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9301 Fichardt House FREE STATE Senior Administrative Assistant: Ms M Phao Cultural Heritage Officer: Mr G Tshivhalavhala Provincial Manager: Mr N January Fax: (013) 752 4164 Telephone: (013) 752 3818/2884 Sahra offices & staff ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ 97 SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY HEAD OFFICE 111 Harrington Street CAPE TOWN 8001

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