South African Heritage Resources Agency

South African Heritage Resources Agency SAHRA is a statutory organisation established under the National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of 19

🇿🇦LET’S RALLY BEHIND BAFANA BAFANA⚽ Today is a big day for South Africa and the entire African continent! Millions and i...
11/06/2026

🇿🇦LET’S RALLY BEHIND BAFANA BAFANA⚽

Today is a big day for South Africa and the entire African continent! Millions and indeed billions of viewers across the world will be glued to their screens as Bafana Bafana take to the field in their opening World Cup match.

Let’s show our support and national pride as they represent us on the global stage.

As a nation of champions, the SAHRA Library wishes Bafana Bafana every success in their World Cup opening game this evening.

This is a historic milestone for both the country and the continent, as millions around the world watch our boys give their all and strive to make history in the democratic era.

🏟️ Match Details:
South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Mexico 🇲🇽
📅 Today
🕘 21:00
📺 Live on SABC 3 and other sports channels

🇿🇦 Bringing Our Heroes and Heroines Home 🇿🇦We are calling on families of those who passed away in exile to be part of a ...
09/06/2026

🇿🇦 Bringing Our Heroes and Heroines Home 🇿🇦

We are calling on families of those who passed away in exile to be part of a national effort to repatriate our fallen heroes and heroines.

✨ Let’s restore dignity, honour their legacy, and bring them home. 🕯️

📲 Scan the QR code on the image below or visit the link to submit your request.

🔗 http://www.sahra.org.za/exile-repatriation/

Protecting our past, preserving our future. 🇿🇦South Africa’s rich and diverse heritage is a shared legacy that must be s...
09/06/2026

Protecting our past, preserving our future. 🇿🇦

South Africa’s rich and diverse heritage is a shared legacy that must be safeguarded for generations to come. Through legislation, inspections, and community collaboration, SAHRA works to protect and manage our national heritage resources and ensure their lasting value.

Learn more about how you can play a role in heritage protection:
👉 www.sahra.org.za/heritage-protection/

✨New Vacancy✨Please note that the vacancy for the position of Properties Officer is now open. For further details regard...
05/06/2026

✨New Vacancy✨

Please note that the vacancy for the position of Properties Officer is now open. For further details regarding the application process, please scan the QR code or refer to the link provided below:
https://www.sahra.org.za/properties-officer/

Closing date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

✨New Vacancy✨Please note that the vacancy for the position of PME Officer is now open. For further details regarding the...
05/06/2026

✨New Vacancy✨

Please note that the vacancy for the position of PME Officer is now open. For further details regarding the application process, please scan the QR code or refer to the link provided below:
https://www.sahra.org.za/pme-officer-2/

Closing date: Monday, 15 June 2026

✨New Vacancy✨Please note that the vacancy for the position of Senior Librarian is now open. For further details regardin...
05/06/2026

✨New Vacancy✨

Please note that the vacancy for the position of Senior Librarian is now open. For further details regarding the application process, please scan the QR code or refer to the link provided below:
www.sahra.org.za/senior-librarian/

Closing date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

📍 Hidden Histories in Cape TownAt the Mowbray Muslim Cemetery lie the graves of 13 Commonwealth soldiers men from South ...
05/06/2026

📍 Hidden Histories in Cape Town

At the Mowbray Muslim Cemetery lie the graves of 13 Commonwealth soldiers men from South Africa, West Africa, and the Indian subcontinent whose stories remain largely untold.

Buried among the local Muslim community and laid to rest according to Islamic rites, their presence speaks to a powerful legacy of faith, service, and belonging that transcends borders.

This site is more than a cemetery it is a quiet testament to shared histories that deserve recognition and remembrance.

🔗 Read more: Explore the full story
https://muslimviews.co.za/the-commonwealth-war-graves-at-the-mowbray-muslim-cemetery/

02/06/2026

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Department of Military Veterans, the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), and the Missing Persons Task Team, successfully undertook a mission to the Kingdom of Lesotho to map and identify the graves of liberation struggle stalwarts who perished in exile. ⚒️

The visit, which took place from 18–28 February 2026, was supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Sport, Arts and Culture of Lesotho, as well as the South African High Commission in Maseru. The mission marked an important step in locating and documenting the final resting places of the nation’s heroes. 🌍🤝

The team confirmed that they would return to Lesotho for exhumations, a critical process aimed at bringing closure and healing to families who have waited decades to reconnect with their loved ones. ❤️🙏

During the struggle for freedom, Lesotho stood in solidarity with South African activists, offering refuge, safety, and hope often at great sacrifice. This role remains a powerful reminder of unity across borders. ✊🏾🤍

🕊️ If your loved ones perished in exile and you wish to apply for repatriation, kindly complete the Repatriation Request Form below:
🔗 https://www.sahris.org.za/form/sahra-form-human-remains-rro

Honouring a Legacy of Courage and SacrificeA significant milestone in preserving South Africa’s heritage was marked with...
02/06/2026

Honouring a Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice

A significant milestone in preserving South Africa’s heritage was marked with the installation of a National Heritage Site plaque at the SS Mendi Memorial on the University of Cape Town lower campus.

The memorial commemorates the 616 members of the South African Native Labour Corps who tragically lost their lives when the SS Mendi sank in the English Channel on 21 February 1917.

Organised by the SAHRA Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, the event brought together representatives from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Gunners Association Western Province (GAWP), reflecting a shared commitment to remembrance and honour.

The unveiling formally recognises the memorial’s national significance, ensuring that the story of the SS Mendi and its passengers remains an enduring part of South Africa’s collective memory. Through meaningful collaboration between heritage practitioners, academic institutions, and military organisations, the event underscores the importance of preserving places of remembrance for future generations.

The SAHRA Heritage Consultant Survey 2026 is open for participation from 18 May – 18 June 2026. The aim of the survey is...
01/06/2026

The SAHRA Heritage Consultant Survey 2026 is open for participation from 18 May – 18 June 2026. The aim of the survey is to gather preliminary data on heritage consultants in South Africa to assist with policy development and the growth of the industry.

Please encourage all members involved in the development impact assessment industry, inclusive of those involved in the mitigation and management of these impacts to complete the survey. Preliminary results will be presented at the ASAPA 2026 Conference, and thereafter a final report will be made available for review.

Two weeks left to complete the survey. Please participate to provide much needed data

Complete the 10–15 minute survey here:
👉 https://sahris.org.za/form/heritage-consult-survey

Address

111 Harrington Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27214624502

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