ISS Seminar, Pretoria: South African Heritage Under Attack: from Rhinos to Pierneef's - What is Going on?

Date: 2012-04-18

Venue: ISS Conference Room , , Block C , , Brooklyn Court , , 361 Veale Street , , New Muckleneuk , , Pretoria , , Parking in Brooklyn Mall & ABSA court for a fee ,

RSVP: Millicent Mlaba

Fax: (012) 346 4569

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This Seminar is hosted by the ISS (Pretoria)/POLSA/SERVAMUS

The natural and cultural heritage of South Africa has been under fierce attack for the past few years.  Media reports of poached rhinos, and priceless sculptures and paintings being stolen from Galleries and Museums compete for attention amidst reports of rapes and robberies.  What is being done to address these crimes and to ensure that our natural and cultural heritage is preserved for posterity?  Presenters from the South African Police Service, the South African Heritage Resources Agency and the University of South Africa will tackle these issues.  They will discuss some ideas and thoughts on the current status and possible contributing factors as well as consider some possible solutions.

Presenters:

•   Mrs Bernadine Benson, University of South Africa,  Pretoria
•   Capt Charmaine Swart, Investigator of the Endangered Species Unit, DPCI (Hawks), SAPS
•   Mrs Regina Isaacs, Manager, Heritage Objects Unit, South African Heritage Resources   Agency

Chair:

• Prof Johan Burger, Professor Extraordinarius, Dept of Police Practice, UNISA, and Senior Researcher, Crime and Justice Programme, ISS

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