National Symbols

Question 1

** Coat of Arms

Answer 1

Countries badge
Rising Sun - New beginning for the new nation
Secretary Bird - Nation can rise up and protect itself
Protea - Our nation is unique
Khoisan People - We respect our History
Shield - We protect our country
Ears of wheat - we respect the earth that feeds us
Spear and knobkerrie - We can fight if we need to but we prefer a peaceful solution.
Elephant tusk - we draw on our wisdom and strength
Motto - San words mean Diverse people unite

Question 2

National Anthem

Answer 2

** made from - Die Stem And Nkosi Sikelel
Die Stem anthem for the apartheid government before 1994.
Nkosi Sikelel written as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, by 1925 it was being sung at the end of the meetings for the ANC
Mixed with new English lyrics and is now sang in 4 different languages: Isizulu, Sesotho, English and Afrikaans.