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SAHRA is commited to bringing you the latest heritage news and events from accross the country. Be sure to check in and see all the latet developments within the sector. SAHRA is mandated to coordinate the identification and management of the national estate. The aims are to introduce an integrated system for the identification, assessment and management of the heritage resources and to enable provincial and local authorities to adopt powers to protect and manage them.

CALLS FOR COMMENTS ON THE NEW HISTORY CAPS

INVITATIONS FOR COMMENTS CALLS FOR COMMENTS ON THE NEW HISTORY CAPSIn terms of Sections 3(4) of the National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996), call for comments on the Draft New History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for the following...

DRAFT SAHRA REGULATIONS ON THE REGISTRATION OF NATIONAL CONSERVATION BODIES

INVITATIONS FOR COMMENTS DRAFT Regulations on the Registration of National Conservation Bodies SAHRA’s draft Regulations on the Registration of National Conservation Bodies is available for initial comments and suggestions until the 1st of June 2026. The draft...

DRAFT POLICY ON PEER REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

INVITATIONS FOR COMMENTS DRAFT POLICY ON PEER REVIEW APPLICATIONSPlease find attached SAHRA’s draft Policy on the Peer Review of Applications for comment. The policy aims to provide a clear and consistent framework for how external comments and expert input on...

INTENTION TO DECLARE GIFTS BESTOWED TO NELSON MANDELA

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO DECLARE GIFTS BESTOWED TO NELSON MANDELANOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED DECLARATION OF THE COLLECTION OF GIFTS BESTOWED ON NELSON MANDELA AS A SPECIFICALLY DECLARED HERITAGE COLLECTION (Section 32 of the National Heritage Resources Act no 25 of...

THE GRAVE OF SOLOMON POPOLI LINDA DECLARATION

SAHRA DECLARES THE GRAVE OF SOLOMON POPOLI LINDABy virtue of the powers vested in the South African Heritage Resources Agency, in terms of section 27 (5) of the National Heritage Resources Act (No. 25 of 1999) SAHRA hereby declares the grave of Solomon Popoli Linda;...

NALEH

MORE ONNALEHThis initiative represents a significant step in strengthening South Africa’s commitment to international efforts aimed at protecting cultural heritage. It forms part of the implementation of two key global instruments: the UNESCO Convention of 1970, which...

HERITAGE MONTH WEBINAR 2025

HERITAGE WEEK VIRTUAL SEMINARThe South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is pleased to extend an invitation to our Annual Heritage Month Webinar, a significant event on our calendar that celebrates and critically examines the preservation of South Africa’s...

DRAFT SAHRA POLICY ON LEVYING FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS

INVITATIONS FOR COMMENTS DRAFT SAHRA POLICY ON LEVYING FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONSThe South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is empowered to charge for services rendered in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999 (NHRA) by the...

SAHRA Schedule of Fees

PUBLIC NOTICE SAHRA REVISED FEED SCHEDULEThe South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) may recover costs for services rendered in terms of the provisions of section 25(2) of the National Heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999 (NHRA). Applications submitted to...

ICT STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

ADVERTISEMENT ICT STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POSITION About the position SAHRA is looking for an independent Chairperson to lead and guide the ICT Steering Committee. The ICT Steering Committee is an integral element of ICT governance within SAHRA, and the...

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATE TO SERVE ON THE COUNCILS OF THREE (3) CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY (SAHRA)

ADVERTISEMENT NOMINATION OF CANDIDATE TO SERVE ON THE COUNCIL OF THREE (3) CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY (SAHRA)About the advertisement In terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act 119 of 1998) and section...

SAHRA Revised Fees Schedule 2025

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION SAHRA Revised fees schedule 2025The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is empowered to charge for services rendered in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999 (NHRA) by the provisions of section 25(2). SAHRA...

INTENTION TO DECLARE THE GRAVE OF SOLOMON POPOLI LINDA

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO DECLARE THE GRAVE OF SOLOMON POPOLI LINDA NOTIFICATION OF THE INTENTION TO DECLARE THE GRAVE OF SOLOMON POPOLI LINDA; GRAVE NUMBER 4875, LOCATED AT THE DOORNKOP CEMETERY, ZOLA TOWNSHIP, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG PROVINCE AS A NATIONAL HERITAGE...

Audit and Risk Committee Member Position

ADVERTISEMENT AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITIONAbout the position SAHRA is seeking a suitably qualified professional with a high degree of integrity, ethical leadership, executive leadership competence, and good interpersonal and communication skills who holds...

Publication on Dutch Shipwrecks in South Africa: Sites, Stories, and Archives

BOOK LAUNCH PUBLICATION ON DUTCH SHIPWRECKS IN SOUTH AFRICA: SITES, STORIES, AND ARCHIVESPublication on Dutch Shipwrecks The publication of “Dutch Shipwrecks in South Africa: Sites, Stories, and Archives“, which exists as a very limited number of print copies and an...