“Management of heritage to promote social cohesion and stimulate inclusive economic growth”

The KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute (The Institute) is the provincial heritage resources authority (PHRA) for KwaZulu Natal. Amafa, the predecessor to The Institute, was established as a statutory body in terms of the KZN Heritage Act of 1997, replaced by the KZN Heritage Act of 2008. The Institute became the official PHRA on the 14 December 2018 when the new KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act (5 of 2018) was Gazetted.

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HOC holiday closure

Please be advised that the final intake of heritage applications in terms of Sections 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41, as well as applications for comment in terms of Section 41(8), to be processed by the Heritage Officers Committee this year, will close on 15 December 2025. Kindly refer to the notice under the Press Release tab for further details regarding the holiday closure.

Virtual Workshop

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October 2026

Thursday 14:00 Microsoft Teams

Heritage Compliance Workshop

Municipalities, heritage professionals, estate agents, and all interested and affected parties are invited to a virtual workshop on heritage compliance and application procedures.

The workshop will focus on

  • Sections 37 and 38–41 of the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act (KZNARIA)
  • Amafa’s application procedures and submission requirements
  • Practical guidance on using the South African Heritage Resources Information System (SAHRIS)