South African heraldry reaches back for more than 360 years, inheriting European (especially Dutch and British) heraldic traditions. Arms are borne by individuals, official bodies, local authorities, military units, and by a wide variety of organisations. South Africa has had its own heraldic authority since 1963, to provide armigers with legal protection, and to promote high standards of armorial practice.
Read more about South African Heraldry: Origins and History, Usage of Arms, Regulation, Distinctive Features
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