Country Summary for SOUTH AFRICA

I. Relevant Legislation
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II. Regulated Cultural Property
Definitions
‘[A]rchaeological’ means-

(b) rock art, being ay form of painting, engraving or other graphic representation on a fixed rock surface or loose rock or stone, which was executed by human agency and which is older than 100 years, including any area within 10m of such representation;

(c) wrecks, being any vessel or aircraft, or any part thereof, which was wrecked in South Africa, whether on land, in the internal waters, the territorial waters or in the maritime culture zone of the Republic [of South Africa]…, and any cargo, debris or artifact found or associated therewith, which is older than 60 years…. (NHRA, Art. 2, selected definitions)

‘[H]eritage resources authority’ means the South African Heritage Resources Agency (“SAHRA”), established in terms of [this Act]…. (NHRA, Art. 2, selected definitions)
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III. Export Restrictions
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IV. Ownership Rights and Restrictions
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V. Violations, Penalties and Sanctions
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VI. International Conventions and Bilateral Agreements