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.


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

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