Green for fruit chutney, brown for spicy beef, and pink for cheese.

In the 2000s the image of the brand mascot was altered due to concerns over the racially prejudicial nature of the original image featuring a stylised Kaapse Klopse minstrel.

"[1] The new and final (as of 2020) branding was finalised in 2010 when a design from the advertising agency Graffiti by Mzwandile Buthelezi was chosen after members of the public voted it the best of 3 possible new options.

[6] In 2014 British importers of South African Niknaks were issued with legal letters informing them not to import the snacks into the country as they infringed on the brand name of the older, 1981-established British brand Nik Naks manufactured by KP Snacks.

The board ruled in Simba's favour, stating that perceived spiciness is subjective to each consumer.