National Heritage Site of South Africa
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The National Heritage Site of South Africa designation is a formal status granted to places of exceptional cultural, historical, scientific, or social significance within the country, ensuring their legal protection and conservation.
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Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
heritage designation
→
legal protection status → |
| aimsToProtect |
archaeological sites
→
cultural landscapes → historic buildings → palaeontological sites → sites associated with significant events → sites associated with significant persons → sites of social or spiritual value → |
| appliesTo |
places of exceptional cultural significance
→
places of exceptional historical significance → places of exceptional scientific significance → places of exceptional social significance → |
| associatedWith |
education about national history
→
promotion of cultural tourism → public awareness of heritage → |
| benefit |
long-term preservation of important places
→
potential support for conservation measures → recognition of national heritage value → |
| country |
South Africa
→
|
| distinguishedFrom |
local heritage designation
→
provincial heritage site → |
| hasConsequence |
certain changes require official approval
→
owners must comply with heritage legislation → unauthorized damage may incur penalties → |
| hasDesignationLevel |
national
→
|
| hasLegalEffect |
ensures statutory protection of designated sites
→
may impose conditions on development affecting sites → regulates alterations to designated sites → restricts demolition of designated sites → |
| purpose |
conservation of heritage places
→
legal protection of heritage places → |
| recognizes |
outstanding heritage significance at national scale
→
|
| relatedTo |
cultural heritage conservation in South Africa
→
historical preservation in South Africa → national heritage resources management → scientific heritage in South Africa → social memory and identity in South Africa → |
| requires |
assessment of heritage significance
→
formal declaration process → legal gazetting or official listing → |
| scope |
sites of national significance
→
tangible immovable heritage places → |
| timeHorizon |
long-term safeguarding of heritage resources
→
|
| typeOfProtection |
control of use and development
→
in situ conservation → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Robben Island
("South African National Heritage Site")
→
|
heritageDesignation |
|
Voortrekker Monument
→
|
heritageStatus |