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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16 AUGUST 2007
No. 30178
Act No. 10,2007
SOUTH AFRICAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
AND LEGAL PROTECTION OF CERTAIN EMBLEMS ACT, 2007
Functions of Society
4. In order to achieve its objects, the Society must perform such functions as may be
required or permitted by(a) the Conventions;
(b) any rule or prescription made by virtue of the Conventions;
(c) any international agreement which is binding on the Republic; and
(d) subject to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), its constitution.
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Use of medical personnel and resources of Society
5. (I) If so requested, the Society may place its medical personnel and resources at the
disposal of the State.
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(2) Medical personnel and resources which are utilised in the manner contemplated in
subsection (I) are subject to the laws applicable to similar personnel and resources of the
State.
PART 3
Emblems
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Protected emblems
6. The emblems of a red cross and a red crescent moon are protected in the manner
provided for in this Act and in the Conventions.
Use of emblems
7. An emblem may only be used20
(a) as a sign that persons or equipment fall under the protection of the
Conventions;
(b) to show that persons or equipment are connected to the International Red
Cross and Red Crescent Movement;
(c) with the authorisation of the Minister or, in respect of personnel and 25
equipment of the South African National Defence Force, the Minister of
Defence; or
(d) as otherwise authorised by the Conventions.
Compliance with prescriptions regarding use of emblems
8. (1) (a) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister must(i) ensure strict compliance with any prescription contained in, or made by
virtue of, the Conventions regarding the use of an emblem; and
(ii) take appropriate steps to prevent any misuse of an emblem, in particular by
disseminating the prescriptions referred to in subparagraph (i) as widely as
possible among organs of state and the general public.
(b) In respect of the South African National Defence Force, the Minister of Defence
performs the functions referred to in paragraph (a).
(2) The Society must(a) cooperate with the Ministers referred to in subsection (I) in the performance
of their functions mentioned in that subsection;
(b) inform such Ministers of any misuse of an emblem which has come to its
knowledge; and
(c) whenever necessary, or whenever so requested by the relevant Minister. assist
the Minister in criminal, civil or administrative proceedings relating to the use
or misuse of an emblem.
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Offences and penalties
9. (I) No person may make use of an emblem or an imitation thereof, or words
describing an emblem, unless that person(a) falls under the protection of the Conventions;
(b) is connected with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement or 50
any body forming part of that movement;