<P> The design process was initiated when , in 1999 , the Department of Arts , Culture , Science and Technology requested ideas for the new coat - of - arms from the public . A brief was then prepared based on the ideas received , along with input from the Cabinet . The Government Communication and Information System then approached Design South Africa to brief ten of the top designers . Three designers were chosen to present their concepts to the Cabinet . Iaan Bekker 's design was chosen . </P>
<P> The design process was initiated when , in 1999 , the Department of Arts , Culture , Science and Technology requested ideas for the new coat - of - arms from the public . A brief was then prepared based on the ideas received , along with input from the Cabinet . The Government Communication and Information System then approached Design South Africa to brief ten of the top designers . Three designers were chosen to present their concepts to the Cabinet . Iaan Bekker 's design was chosen . </P>
who designed the south african coat of arms
who designed the south african coat of arms
Iaan Bekker
Iaan Bekker