🧭 How the Licensing Process Works

To ensure the respectful and transparent use of materials from the Zenzo Nkobi Heritage Archive, all image requests follow a simple three-step process.

Step 1 – Submit your request

Complete the online form and provide as much detail as possible about your intended use — including publication title, print run, and image reference (SAHA Call ID and Image Identifier).

💡 You may wish to check our

🔗   Licence Fee Calculator before submitting to estimate the applicable usage fee.

Step 2 – Review and Licence Letter

Your request will be reviewed by the Zenzo Nkobi Heritage Archive. Once approved, you will receive a Licence Agreement Letter confirming:

  • the approved use of each image,

  • the total licence fee, and

  • payment instructions (via bank transfer or PayPal).

This letter serves as your official permission to reproduce the images.

Step 3 – Processing through SAHA

After receiving the Licence Agreement, you may contact the South African History Archive (SAHA) to obtain high-resolution files.

Access the Archive (for reference):

Zenzo Nkobi Photographic Collection at SAHA (low-resolution copies available for download)

SAHA apply separate reproduction or scanning fees according to their own schedule:  🔗  SAHA Reproduction Fees →