(+27) 43 492 1940/1/2
Professional Services: Heritage Conservation and Management
Permits: Sections 27, 34 and 35 require that no person may destroy, damage or alter a heritage site/ structure without a permit from ECPHRA. Note: ECPHRA is a heritage commenting authority in the province in terms of NEMA; it is also required to issue comments in accordance with section 38 of NHRA. Click here for important notification!
Built Environment (BE) Forms, Guidelines and Schedule
Note: Since 15th June 2023, there is a R1000 fee for Built Environment applications.
Banking Details:
Acc Holder: THE EC PROVINCIAL HERITAGE RESOURCES AUTHORITY (ECPHRA)
Bank: First National Bank
Acc No: 62705406248
Branch Code: 211021
Burial Grounds & Graves (BGG) Form
Archeology Paleontology Meteorites (APM) Form and Schedule
Notification of Intent to Develop (NID)
Provincial Heritage Site Nomination
Contacts
For any APM enquiries please contact:
Name: Ayanda Mncwabe-Mama
Email: Ayanda.mncwabe-mama@ecsrac.gov.za
Tel: (043) 492 1370
Name: Lungiswa Mzazi
Email: lungiswam@ecphra.org.za
Tel: (043) 492 1942 / 081 434 3544
For Built Environment (BE) Section 34 please contact:
Name: Sinazo Mnyakama
Email: sinazom@ecphra.org.za
Cell: (+27) 081 336 0969
This is the platform for heritage projects of any type that may be the initiatives of ECPHRA and/ or that ECPHRA played and continue to play active role in their conceptualization and implementation. They may be active or pending projects. The following are such examples:
a) Rooiwal Fossil Park Project
b) Extension of the MDTfP WHS into Eastern Cape
c) Survey of heritage resources within the protected areas of EC
d) Provincial Audit of PHSs
This is the platform for heritage projects of any type that may be the initiatives of ECPHRA and/ or that ECPHRA played and continue to play active role in their conceptualization and implementation. They may be active or pending projects. The following are such examples:
a) Rooiwal Fossil Park Project
b) Extension of the MDTfP WHS into Eastern Cape
c) Survey of heritage resources within the protected areas of EC
d) Provincial Audit of PHSs
Communities or individuals may nominate or alert ECPHRA of a site that is deemed of Heritage Significance / Value. (Section 27 of NHRA of 1999
We continue making strategic partnerships.

These are just a few examples, and South Africa is filled with many more heritage sites that reflect the country's complex history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. Each site contributes to the narrative of South Africa's past and present, making them essential destinations for those interested in exploring the nation's heritage.