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.
Abbreviation | SAHRA |
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Formation | 1 April 2000 |
Legal status | Public Entity[1] |
Headquarters | 111 Harrington St (cnr Roeland St), Cape Town |
Region served | South Africa |
Chairperson, SAHRA Council | Mr Fanie Makhanya |
Main organ | Council |
Website | www |
Heritage Listings in South Africa
See also
References
- Section 1, Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, (as amended)
- http://www.unesco.org/culture/natlaws/media/pdf/southafrica/za_natheritagresources1999_engorof.pdf
External links
- Media related to South African Heritage Resources at Wikimedia Commons
- Website of the South African Heritage Resources Agency
- Searchable database of declared sites on SAHRIS
Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities:
- Western Cape - Heritage Western Cape
- KwaZulu Natal - Amafa aKwaZulu-Natali
- Free State - Heritage Free State
- Eastern Cape - Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority
- Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga Provincial Heritage Resources Authority
- Limpopo - Limpopo Heritage Resources Authority
- North West - North West Provincial Heritage Resources Authority
- Northern Cape - Ngwao-Boswa Jwa Kapa Bokone
- Gauteng - Provincial Heritage Resources Authority Gauteng
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