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6280Cacadu Region-Grahamstown (046) 622-7216 (046) 622-7270 Private Bag X1006Grahamstown6140Amatole Region-East London (043) 707-4068/ 4000 (043) 742-0323 Private Bag X9060East London5200Chris Hani Region-Queenstown ( 045) 808-4016 (045) 838-3981 P.O. Box 9636Queenstown5320Chris Hani Region-Queenstown ( 082) 461 4087 (045) 838-3981 P.O. Box 9636Queenstown5320UKhahlamba Region – Aliwal North (051) 633-2901 (051) 633-3117 Private Bag X1016Aliwal North9750OR Tambo Region- Mthatha ( 047) 531-1191 (047) 531-2887 Private Bag X5029Mthatha5059

Alfrend Nzo Region– Kokstad (039) 727-3273 /3257 (039) 727-3282 Private Bag X3513Kokstad4700Permit forms:Can be obtained from any of the permit offices.Application route:i. Please contact the permits office prior to applying for a permit. This ensures correct application forms for specified activities.ii.iii.iv.Proof of payment must accompany all applications.Applications can be faxed, emailed or hand delivered.Some applications are managed at district/regional level, and approved by the Assistant Director/Manager of that area.v. Some applications are initially managed at regional level; recommendations are made and forwarded to head office for approval.vi.vii.viii.Where and when necessary certain applications are routed to the Scientific Section for inputs.These applications are sent to the scientific services officials for inputs and recommendations.If the permit is approved it will be issued.The applicant will be informed in writing of the denial and the reasons therefore of a permit application

2. THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT (DETEA)LOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICEBloemfontein (051) 400-9527 (051) 400-9523 Private Bag 20801Bloemfontein9300Permit forms:i. Can be obtained from the permit offices in Bloemfonteinii.Can be downloaded from the website: http://www.detea.fs.gov.za/forms.htmApplication route:i. Please contact the permits office prior to applying for a permit. This ensures correct application forms for specified activities.ii.iii.iv.Proof of payment must accompany all applications after a reference number is received from the permit office.Banking details will be supplied on request.Certain applications are initially managed at regional level, and then routed to the Permit Evaluation Committee (PEC) which convenes once a week.v. If the application is recommended the permit will be issued.vi.vii.viii.The applicant will be informed in writing of the denial and the reasons therefore of a permit application.The applicant may appeal the refusal by submitting a written communiqué to the Head of Department (HOD).The application will be re-examined by the Director/Chief Director and a recommendation sent to the HOD

3. GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (GDARD)LOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICE:Johannesburg (011) 355-1207/02 (011) 355-1239 P.O. Box 8769Johannesburg2000Permit forms:i. Can be obtained from the permit offices in Johannesburg.ii.Can be downloaded from the website: http://www.gdard.gpg.gov.za/Applications_NCOP.htmApplication route:i. Please contact the permit offices prior to applying for a permit. This ensures correct application forms for the restricted activity.ii.All applications must be accompanied by proof of payment:BankNameFNBGPG Dacel Cost RecoveryAccount 62299351446BranchGlobal Transactional Services JohannesburgCode 255005iii.Applications can be faxed, emailed or hand delivered.

iv.Gauteng is divided into a Northern and Southern Region.v. The Assistant Directors (AD) of each of these regions will receive the permit applications relevant to their regions.vi.vii.viii.ix.Inspections and/or investigations are carried out by the regional officials, recommendations made and the applications are then returned to the ADs.The Deputy Director (DD) of Resource Protection makes the final decision on issuing or denying a permit.Some applications may be routed to the Scientific Services officials for inputs and recommendations.The applicant will be informed in writing should a permit be denied, and the reasons for the denial.x. The applicant may appeal against the denial by sending a written communiqué to the Head of Department (HOD).xi.The application will be re-examined by the Director/Chief Director and recommendations sent to the HOD.

4. KWAZULU-NATAL (KZN WILDLIFE)LOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICE:Pietermaritzburg (033) 845- 1968033 845 1999(033) 845- 1747 P.O. Box 13053CascadesDISTRICT OFFICES: OFFICIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS3202DukuzaTruman Buthelezi (032) 486-1574(Stanger/Zinkwazi/Mandini)Dundee Lynne Ruddle (034) 212-4148 (034) 212-4148Durban - CITES SpeciesMuti Users & Wildflower licenceOtherOtherMike TyldesleyNellie MhlakoaneBongani ZondiElphas Ngobese(031) 274 -1150 / 96/98(031) 274- 1150 / 96 /98(031) 274-1150 / 96 /98(031) 274-1150 / 96/98(031) 274- 1174 /94(031) 274-1174 /94(031) 274-1174 /94(086) 505-8835East Griqualand (Kokstad/Franklin) Pat Lowry (039) 727-3844 (039) 727-3844Eshowe/Mtunzini Edward Khanyile (035) 473-0700 (035) 473 0709Estcourt (Weenen) Waldo Bekker (036) 353-2736 (086) 505-9805Greytown (Kranskop/Rietvlei/Part ofMooiriver)Wilfred Mhlongo (033) 413-3172 (086 516-7217

Ixopo (Richmond/Eston) Brent Coverdale (033) 212-4580 (033) 212-4580/ (086) 504-9720Jozini (Jozini) Johannes Ntsele (035) 572-1560 (035) 572-1486Ladysmith (Winterton/Bergville/Colenso) (036) 488-1254 (036) 488-1254Lions River(Howick/Boston/Impendle/NottinghamRoad/Hilton)Kim Gillings (033) 330-7097 (033) 330-097/(086) 210-7398Mkuze (Mkuze) Hannes De Bruyn (035) 573-1947 (035) 573-1963/(086) 526-6137Newcastle Miranda Sikakhane (034) 318-1112 (034) 312-6853Nkandla (Nkandla/Mtonjaneni) Clement Ngcobo (035) 873-0700 (035) 473-0709Nyalazi (Hluhluwe/Dukuduku/St Lucia) Jabulani Mtshali (035) 590-1676 (035) 590-1676Ongoye(Empangeni/Nthambanana/Heatonville/Kwambonambi)Oribi GorgeLucky Zulu (035) 870-0000 (035) 474-4553Alfred Gcabashe (039) 679-1738 (039) 679-1738(Port Shepstone/Isingolweni)Paulpietersburg (Utrecht/PietRetief/Pongola)Pietermaritzburg (UmlaasRoad/Wartburg)Ntoko Cele (034) 995-0268 (034) 995-0268/(086) 504-8433Benfred Dlamini (033) 343-3184 (033) 343-3184Polela (Bulwer/Underberg South) Mbuyiselo Gxashi (033) 701-1058Scottburgh (Umzinto) Zeph Dindikazi (039) 974-2222 (039) 974-2222Ulundi (Nongoma/Babanango) Jabulani Biyela (035) 870-0703 (035) 870-0703

Umhlatuze (Richards Bay) Roy Jones (035) 792-0034 (035) 753-2212Umtamvuna (Port Edward inland) Rob Wolter (039) 311-2383 (039) 311-2383Umtentweni (Entire lower south coastfrom Park Rynie south)Pieter Massyn (039) 315-0112 (039) 315-0112Underberg (Himeville) Richard Schutte (033) 702-0007 (033) 702-0007Vryheid (Louwsburg) Alex Wood (034) 983-2098 (034) 983-2098Mtunzini Callum Beattie (035) 340-1504 (035) 340-1504Permit forms:Can be obtained from any permit officeApplication route:i. Please contact the permit office prior to applying for a permit. This ensures the correct form issued for the specific restricted activity requiring apermit.ii.iii.iv.Proof of payment must accompany all permit applications.Permits can be faxed, emailed or hand delivered to the respective district office.The District Official will conduct the necessary inspection or investigation before making a recommendation.v. In certain instances the permit office manager may issue/deny the permit.vi.vii.viii.ix.Certain permit applications may need to be sent to the Scientific Services Officials for inputs and recommendations.The applicant will be informed in writing of the denial of a permit and the reasons therefore.The applicant may appeal by sending a written communiqué to the Head of Department (HOD).The Director/Chief Director will re-examine the application and make recommendations to the HOD.

5. LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM (LEDET)LOCALITY OFFICIAL CONTACTNOADDRESSHEADOFFICE:OFFICIALCONTACTNOE-MAIL ADDRESSPOSTAL ADDRESSPolokwaneSam MakhubeleWildlife Trade and Regulation(086) 502-9571MakhubeleSH@Ledet.gov.zaP.O. Box 55464Deon von WiellighWildlife Trade and Regulation(015) 295-4845Deon@Ledet.gov.zaPolokwaneSusan MokgehlePermit Processing(082) 802 1242MokgehleSH@Ledet.gov.za0700Folofelo NetsshisauluTrophy Hunting(076) 7914139NetshisauluFT@ledet.gov.zaCaroline BopapeTrophy Hunting(079) 5278339BopapeCN@Ledet.gov.zaAlder ChimanziCITES Management(071) 8584345ChimanziA@Ledet.gov.zaVivian MazibukoPermit Processing Officer(015) 2907177MazibukoLVS@Ledet.gov.zaJames BaloiPermit Processing Officer(079) 4936190BaloiRJ@Ledet.gov.zaJack SeakamelaPermit Processing Officer(082) 4467019SeakamelaTJ@Ledet.gov.zaLutricia LedwabaCITES Tags, microchips, tusknumber and database management.(071) 6883712LedwabaLS@Ledet.gov.zaPatricia MaeselaPermit books, registers, stamps andrevenue management.(071) 6883685MaeselaRP@Ledet.gov.zaKhomtso RaphelaPermit Registration(015) 2907173RaphelaKM@Ledet.gov.zaDISTRICT OFFICIAL CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS FAX NUMBERS

OFFICES:NUMBERCapricornAnton van WettenDeputy Manager(082) 904 5859VanwettenAA@Ledet.gov.za086 620 2684PolokwaneRosina RammaiClerk(015) 297 4149/3839RammaiMR@Ledet.gov.zaLyle WigginsBiodiversity Officer(083) 6287610WigginsLR@Ledet.gov.zaMopaniTJ KhambaniDeputy Manager(082) 446 7016Khambanitj@Ledet.gov.za(015) 781-7581PhalaborwaGiyaniDirk de KlerkSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 801 0013DeKlerkD@Ledet.gov.za(015) 812-0604Tzaneen(015) 781-6887KlaserieEdward BaloyiBiodiversity Officer(082) 570 0759BaloyiME@Ledet.gov.za(015) 307-1196(015) 812-0635Peter MokgaphameClerk(082) 801 0009MokgaphameMP@Ledet.gov.za(015) 793-2572(015) 347 1195Bert HowardSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 8024189HowardA@Ledet.gov.za(015) 793-2572(015) 793-2471MN MametjaBiodiversity Officer(015) 793-2471MametjaMN@Ledet.gov.za

SekhukhuneVacantDeputy ManagerGrobersdalSN TwalaBiodiversity Officer(082) 801 1494TwalaSN@Ledet.gov.zaLebowakgomoNeboJohannes MahlaelaDaniel ManamelaSpecialist Biodiversity OfficerSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 801 1495MahlaelaLJ@Ledet.gov.zaManamelaMD@Ledet.gov.zaVhembeCendra MalivhohoDeputy Manager(082) 888 9853MalivhohoMC@Ledet.gov.za(015) 516-0002MakhadoLorraine NemutanzelaSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 371 4583(015) 516-0002NemutanzhelaML@Ledet.gov.za(015) 534 0123Allan McMurtrieSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 904 5812McMurtrieAR@Ledet.gov.za(015) 962 4744MusinaTiny SindenSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 904 5870SindenWP@Ledet.gov.zaThoyandouLeon de JagerSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 904 5862(015) 534-3235deJagerL@Ledet.gov.zaFrank MutheloSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 802 4199MuheloTF@Ledet.gov.zaWaterbergLephalaleGerhard de Beer Deputy Manager (082) 809 8862(014) 717-1055debeerJG@Ledet.gov.za (014) 717-5200

Ronnie HaywoodSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 809 8864HaywoodR@Ledet.gov.za(014) 763-1773Kenwa MboweniBiodiversity Officer(014) 763-2886MboweniK@Ledet.gov.za(014) 763-1773(014) 763-2886ModimolleKobus PienaarSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 809 8875PienaarAJ@Ledet.gov.za(014) 717-5200(014) 717-1055ThabazimbiElias NkunaBiodiversity Officer(082) 888 9852NkuneME@Ledet.gov.za(014) 777-1545(014) 717-1055MokopaneLebo MalokaBiodiversity Officer(014) 777-1539MalokaMR@Ledet.gov.za(015) 491-8140Jan NtlamaBiodiversity Officer(082) 888 9861NtlamaMJ@Ledet.gov.za(015) 491-8010Loffie MalherbeSpecialist Biodiversity Officer(082) 809 8921MalherbeRS@Ledet,gov.za(015) 491-8140(015) 491-8010Permit forms:i. Can be obtained from any permits office.Can be obtained from the website: http://www.ledet.gov.za/index.php?page=application_formsPermit forms:

Application route:Application route:i. Please contact the Permit Service Centre prior to applying for a permit. This will ensure that the correct form is completed for the restricted activityrequiring a permit.ii.EFT payments can be made to the banking details below BUT only after they obtained a Departmental reference number from the RevenueManagement component [see details of Ms Maesela above]. All applications must be accompanied by proof of payment:Bank:FNBAccount holder: DEDETAccount: 62259530600Branch:PolokwaneCode: 260-148iii.iv.Applications can be emailed or hand delivered.The District Biodiversity Officer will do the requisite inspection or investigation prior to making a recommendation.v. Certain permits may be authorised by the district office Deputy Manager.vi.vii.viii.ix.Certain permits, after initial inspection and recommendation, need to be forwarded to head office for further evaluation.Some permit applications may require inputs or recommendations from the Scientific Services Officials.The permit will be issued on final approval.The applicant will be informed in writing of the denial and the reasons therefore when a permit is denied.x. The applicant appeal against the denial by submitting a written communiqué to the MEC.xi.The Appeal Panel will re-examine the application and make recommendations to the MEC.

xii.Payment for permits is made with the submission of the permit application. Hunting permits need to be paid when the permit application is authorised

6. MPUMALANGA TOURISM AND PARKS AGENCYLOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICE:Nelspruit(013) 759-5329 (temporarilysuspended)(013) 759-5490 Private Bag X11338Nelspruit1200DISTRICT OFFICES: TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSErmelo (083) 579 2470(083) 579 2374(083) 579 2422Loskopdam (083) 579 2404Komati (083) 626 6319Middelburg (083) 579 2412Permit forms:Can be obtained from any of the permit offices.Application route:i. Please contact the permit office prior to applying for a permit. This will ensure that the correct form is completed for the restricted activity requiring apermit.

ii.iii.iv.Applications can be faxed, emailed or hand delivered.The District Conservation Officer will do the requisite inspection or investigation prior to making a recommendation.Certain permits may be issued by the district office Manager.v. Certain permits, after initial inspection and recommendation, need to be forwarded to head office for further evaluation.vi.vii.viii.ix.Some permit applications may require inputs or recommendations from the Scientific Services Officials.The permit will be issued on final approval.The applicant will be informed in writing of the denial and the reasons therefore when a permit is denied.The applicant appeal against the denial by submitting a written communiqué to the Head of Department (HOD).x. The Director/Chief Director will re-examine the application and make recommendations to the HOD.xi.Payment must accompany all permit applications.

7. NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND CONSERVATION (DTEC)LOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICE:Kimberley (053) 807-7430 (086) 515-1769 Private Bag X6010Kimberley8300DISTRICT OFFICES: TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSUpington (054) 331-1138 (054) 321-1155Kuruman (053) 712-0108 (053) 712-0936 P.O. Box 2249Kuruman8460Calvinia (027) 341-360 (086) 565-3040Karroo (053) 631-0601 (053) 831-1043 Private Bag X1014De Aar7000Permit forms:Can be obtained from any of the permit officesApplication route:

i. Please contact the permit office prior to applying for a permit. This will ensure that the correct form is completed for the restricted activity requiring apermit.ii.iii.iv.Applications can be faxed, emailed or hand delivered.The District Conservation Officer will do the requisite inspection or investigation prior to making a recommendation.Certain permits may be issued by the district office Manager.v. Certain permits, after initial inspection and recommendation, need to be forwarded to head office for further evaluation.vi.vii.viii.ix.Some permit applications may require inputs or recommendations from the Scientific Services Officials.The permit will be issued on final approval.The applicant will be informed in writing of the denial and the reasons therefore when a permit is denied.The applicant appeal against the denial by submitting a written communiqué to the Head of Department (HOD).x. The Director/Chief Director will re-examine the application and make recommendations to the HOD.Payment must accompany all permit applications.

8. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT NORTH WEST PROVINCIALGOVERNMENT (THE DACERD)LOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICE:Mmabatho (018) 389-5331/5169 (018) 389-5640 Private Bag X2039MmabathoDISTRICT OFFICES: OFFICIAL TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER2735Ngaka Modiri Molema(Mafikeng) District:MafikengDr. Kenneth Kaunda District:PotchefstroomBojanala District:RustenburgDr. Ruth Regomotsi MompatiDistrict:VryburgSindisiwe Zwane (018) 389 51690826627787Elizabeth Swart (018) 299 6500(082) 347 8991Constant Hoogkamer (014) 592 7378082 403 1644David Manganye (053) 927 0432084 552 6647Permit forms:i. Can be obtained from the permit offices.

ii.Can be obtained from the website: http://www.nwpg.gov.za/Agriculture/#Application route:i. ToPS and CITES permit applications - proof of payment to accompany application.ii.iii.iv.Provincial permits - payment made on receipt of permit.Applications can be faxed, emailed or delivered to the district permit office.District conservation officials (DCO) will do the necessary inspections and investigations, prior to recommending a permit.v. The DCO sends the application with the relevant recommendation to the Manager of the district office.vi.vii.viii.ix.Some permits can be approved by and issued at the district office.Where necessary the application may be referred to the Scientific Division for inputs and recommendations.The applicant will be informed in writing should the permit be denied and the reasons therefore.The applicant may appeal against the refusal by submitting a written communiqué to the Head of Department (HOD).x. The application will be re-examined by the Director/Chief Director and a recommendation sent to the HOD.

9. WESTERN CAPE (CAPE NATURE)LOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSHEAD OFFICE:Athlone (021) 483-0191/0118/0121/0123/0122/0120086 556 7734 Private Bag X29Gatesville7766Permit forms:i. Can be obtained from the permit office in Athlone.ii.Can be obtained from the website: http://www.capenature.org.za/permits.htm?sm[p1][category]=459&sm[p1][persistent]=1&Application route:i. Applications can be posted, faxed, emailed or hand delivered.ii.iii.iv.Proof of payment must be attached.Where necessary the application will be sent to the Conservation Services Manager of the various districts, for investigation or inspection.The application is returned to the permit office in Athlone, with the investigating official's recommendations.v. Where necessary the application may be referred to the Scientific Services component for inputs and recommendations.vi.vii.The permit can be issued by any of the five officials in the Athlone Office.The applicant will be informed in writing should the permit be denied and the reasons therefore.

10. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIESLOCALITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS POSTAL ADDRESSAGRICULTUREJeremiah ManyuwaPermit Officer – seeds and seedlingsfor agricultural purposesFISHERIESSamantha Finnish (Bevie)Snr. Administrative OfficerPelagic and High Seas FisheriesManagement(012) 319 6102JeremiahMA@daff.gov.za(021) 402 3663SamanthaF@daff.gov.za(012) 310 6730 Private Bag X258Pretoria0001(021) 402 3667 Private Bag X2Roggebaai8012