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The aims of SANS, clearly set out in its constitution, are as follows: to cultivate a love for, and appreciation of, the natural, historical and cultural heritage of South Africa and all its peoples; to promote interest in, and appreciation of, those aspects of natural resources, history and culture which are important to all the South African people; to give general support and publicity to the South African. Heritage Resources Agency and the Amafa/Heritage KwaZulu-Natal in their task of preserving the natural, historical and cultural heritage of South Africa and to support any other body or organization engaged in, or faced with, a similar task.