South African Governance and Symbols

Question 1

What are the four main values and principles guiding South Africa according to its Constitution?

Answer 1

Human dignity, achievement of equality, promotion of human rights and freedoms, non-racialism and non-sexism, the rule of law and the Constitution as the supreme law, and a vote for every adult citizen.

Question 2

Name the national symbols of South Africa.

Answer 2

National Animal: Springbok, National Bird: Blue Crane, National Flower: King Protea, National Fish: Galjoen, National Tree: Real Yellowwood.

Question 3

What is the South African Bill of Rights?

Answer 3

A foundational document outlining fundamental rights and principles widely accepted by the majority of South Africans, aiming to prevent injustices and inequalities.

Question 4

Name the four parts that make up the South African national government.

Answer 4

The National Legislature (Parliament), The National Assembly (NA), The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), The National Executive (Cabinet).

Question 5

Who wrote the South African National Anthem?

Answer 5

Enoch Sontonga, CJ Langenhoven, Rev ML de Villiers.

Question 6

When was the South African National Flag first flown?

Answer 6

10 May 1994.

Question 7

What is the motto on the South African Coat of Arms and its meaning?

Answer 7

”! ke e:/xarra//ke” - in the Khoisan language of the /Xam people, meaning “diverse people unite” or “people who are different joining together.”