Affiliation:
1. University of Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract
This book chapter assesses the process of restoring archives materials in South Africa. South Africa experience the disaster of loss of archives materials as results of human factors and natural disasters. This led to loss of institutional memory. The researcher utilized literature review to assess archives materials created or received by an organisation. To address the issue of loss of institution, the country has developed and worked towards implementing several policies, strategies, action plans, and projects aimed at responding to and addressing climate change mitigation. Those interventions include raising awareness, training, conferences, publications, and the development of disaster control plans.