Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941)

Notice 3500

22 September 2025

GG 53395

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

I, Mpho Parks Tau, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, in terms of section 15(1) of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941), permits the use of the South African National Flag  as depicted in Annexure 1. The permission to use the South African National Flag as per Annexure 1 will be perpetual and absolute in nature, provided the correct requirements for use of the National Flag are maintained. The Applicant is SA Greetings (Pty) Ltd.

The design and integrity of the South African National Flag must be maintained in its correct proportions.

Mr Mpho Parks Tau, MP

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition

01/09/2025