Provincial Heritage Resources Agency

Free State Heritage Resources Authority

Establishment

The FSHRA was established in terms section 23 of the National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of 1999. It is a body corporate. Its members are appointed for a term of office of three years.

Functions

The FSHRA, as a provincial heritage resources authority, is responsible for the identification and management of heritage resources in the Free State, which, in a provincial context, have special significance. A heritage resource is a place or object of cultural significance. A heritage site can either be a national heritage site [if declared as such by the South African Heritage Resources Authority (the “SAHRA”) or a provincial heritage site if so declared by a provincial heritage resources authority. Heritage resources have lasting value, are finite, non-renewable and irreplaceable. The FSHRA has the competence to grant or refuse permits.

Members of the FSHRA

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Committee Members
Council Members

Dr. C. Twala (Chairperson)
Mr. A. Roodt
Adv. T. Mokoena
Ms. M. Botes
Mr. M.Z. Monyake
Mrs. M. Sehlabo
Permit Committee Members

Mr. C.K Lebona (Chairperson)
Prof. B.J Britz
Mr. M.E Masooa
Ms. L. Philip
Mr. M.J Serekoane
Ms. S. Tlhoaele

Contact Details
Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Private Bag X20606,
Bloemfontein
9300
Ms. Malintja Molahloe
malintjam@sacr.fs.gov.za

Resource Centre

Heritage Assessments

  • Built Heritage Impact Assessment for the construction of a photovoltaic power plant on the farm Glen Thorne near Bloemfontein, February 2012
  • Heritage Impact Assessment for the proposed development of a mini hydropower station on the farm Boston, Bethlehem area, Free State Province, August 2011

Annual Reports