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World Heritage Convention Act (49/1999): Notice of Intention to declare a management authority for Ukhahlamba / Drakensberg Park world heritage site

Posted 21 February 2014

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs has given notice of her intention, under section 8 of the World Heritage Convention Act 49 of 1999, to declare the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board in the KwaZulu-Natal Province as the Management Authority responsible for the uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site for a period of 5 years subject to a performance review.