4 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. 5 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. 10 (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 15 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. 30 35 40 45 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;