🧭 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:
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the approved use of each image,
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the total licence fee, and
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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 →