South African Heritage Resources Agency

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is the national administrative body responsible for the protection of South Africa's cultural heritage. It was established through the National Heritage Resources Act, number 25 of 1999[2] and together with provincial heritage resources authorities is one of the bodies that replaced the National Monuments Council.

South African Heritage Resources Agency
AbbreviationSAHRA
Formation1 April 2000
Legal statusPublic Entity[1]
Headquarters111 Harrington St (cnr Roeland St), Cape Town
Region served
South Africa
Chairperson, SAHRA Council
Mr Fanie Makhanya
Main organ
Council
Websitewww.sahra.org.za

Heritage Listings in South Africa

See also

The marker used to indicated National Heritage Sites Designated by SAHRA.

References

  1. Section 1, Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, (as amended)
  2. http://www.unesco.org/culture/natlaws/media/pdf/southafrica/za_natheritagresources1999_engorof.pdf

Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities:


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