National Coat Of Arms Flashcards
What date was it unveiled?
17 April 2000
Which president unveiled the coat of arms?
Thabo Mbeki
What is the symbol used for?
Used on all official documents and publications
What is a coat of arms?
A badge that symbolizes important things about an organization, region or country.
What is our motto and meaning?
IKE E : IXARRA I IKE
From Khoisan language meaning diverse people unite.
It calls for the nation to unite with sense of belonging & pride.
What do the ears of wheat mean?
Fertility, germination & growth the nourishment of the people
What do elephant tusks mean?
Wisdom, strength, moderation and eternity
What does the shield mean?
The display of identity & spiritual defense & contains thenprimary symbol of our nation.
What do the human figures mean?
Shown looking like greeting to symbolize unity.
What does The spear & knobkierie mean?
Symbols of defence & authority. They are lying down symbolizing peace.
What does the king protea mean?
Emblem of beauty of our land with the most popular colors of Africa shown in it (green! gold! red & black)
What does the secretary bird mean?
It is shown in flight to symbolize growth & speed. The spear & knobkierie are it’s legs symbolizing protection of the nation against its enemies.
What does the rising sun mean?
It symbolizes the source of life, light & wholeness of humanity.
