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Hey Wolfman. Unfortunately, as a EKZNW representative, I know that it irritates people that we know of most of the art (I'm quite sure that not all has yet been discovered!), but it is for the likes of 'Francina and Gerald' that we cannot afford to let that info out into the public domain. However, there are registered guides whose services can be attracted for a nominal fee, and perhaps I need to put together a list when I get back to work in the new year and post them here for those who have a serious interest, and want to invest in leaving a legacy of our heritage for future generations. Thats what it is all about!

Unfortunately 'Francina and Gerald' have a very small perspective of themselves, which is why they felt it necessary to try and leave a little bit of themselves for others to see... Pity they couldn't try and leave a real legacy for future generations than destroy an already real one!

The Berg is our heritage - it belongs to all of us. Yet it is proven again and again internationally that degradation of rock art sites is strongly linked to a public awareness of where the sites are located. While many people are responsible and do not damage the art, there are plenty around who are not, and there is ample proof of this in the Berg.

@Wolfman: while it's true that works of art should not be hidden in someone's basement, it's equally true that works of art are often heavily guarded and protected in museums.

Something which should be noted too is that these sites are protected by law. The Heritage Act of KwaZulu-Natal empowers the applicable authorities (in this KZN Wildlife and Amafa jointly) the right to protect and manage a 50m radius around each site. The authorities have determined that no public access is granted within this radius. Only around 25 selected sites are open to the public, and visitors must be accompanied by a registered rock art custodian.

I have tried to secure an official list of these caves but its proven to be difficult to get hold of. Would be great if you could get hold of a list, domsmooth.