The aim of the IAHT Architectural Heritage Committee is to protect buildings and areas of architectural importance which contribute to our architectural heritage. The Committee members and the public act as 'watch-dogs' and inform the Committee of any buildings or structures which may be threatened by demolition or demolition by neglect.

Should you know of any buildings or sites which are threatened with demolition or alteration please contact the Committee on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

In KwaZulu- Natal. all buildings over 60 years of age are protected in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act, no. 10 of 1997. This Act is administered by Amafa aKwaZulu Natali (formerly the National Monuments Council). Any proposed alterations or demolition of buildings over 60 years old are to be submitted to the Built environment Committee of Amafa for consideration before any submission to local Council can be completed. For further information contact Rivaaj Mahabeer on 033 - 3946543.

Some of the buildings currently on the Committee's list of threatened buildings are Addington Children's Hospital, several buildings in Durban's Point Harbour area and buildings in and around Durban.

For more information contact the Committee ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).