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  South African Coat of Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In the symbolic sense this is the implied re-birth of the spirit of South Africa.
Arms: Or, representations of two San human figures of red ochre, statant respectant, the hands of the innermost arms clasped, with upper arm, inner wrist, waist and knee bands Argent, and a narrow border of red ochre; the shield ensigned of a spear and knobkierie in saltire, Sable.
The official date of adoption of the new South African Coat of Arms is 27 April 2000.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/za)coa.html   (1487 words)

  
 Welcome to South Africa
The protea is an emblem of the beauty of South Africa and a symbol for the flowering of a new nation in pursuit of the African Renaissance.
Its uplifted wings are an emblem of the ascendance of South Africa.
In the symbolic sense this is the implied rebirth of the spirit of South Africa.
www.southafrica.net /index.cfm?SitePageID=386   (1203 words)

  
 South Africa Naval Flags
Hence a new South African naval ensign was approved by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force on 29 September 1994.
The width of the dark green cross was one-quarter of the width of the flag and the horizontal arm lay along the centre of the flag.
The vertical arm of the cross was placed such that the canton next to the hoist had the proportion of two to three (for the national flag).
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/za-navy.html   (1899 words)

  
 South Africa's National Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The national flag was designed by a former South African State Herald, Mr Fred Brownell, and was first used on 27 April 1994.
The theme of convergence and unity ties in with the motto "Unity is Strength" of the previous South African Coat of Arms.
South Africa 1993: Official Yearbook of the Republic of South Africa.
www.saembassy.org /aboutsa/flag.htm   (206 words)

  
 South Africa
South Africa is home to the largest land mammal, the African Elephant; the tallest creature, the Giraffe; the fastest mammal, the Cheetah; the largest reptile, the Leatherback Turtle; the largest bird, the Ostrich; the heaviest flying bird, the Kori Bustard; and the largest fish, the Whale Shark.
South African law dictates that when a woman has a baby she must take four months maternity leave and she will get paid one-third of her salary.
South Africa has the third-highest level of biodiversity in the world, and is the only country to contain an entire floral kingdom.
www.crownrelo.com /crown/newsletter.nsf/2005.21.s.africa.htm   (463 words)

  
 The Rise of the South African Reich - Chapter 15
South Africa is today in a position of economic dominance on the African continent which gives her the power to achieve what were only dreams at the turn of the century.
South African exports and re-exports to Rhodesia naturally remain a close secret; but there is little doubt that it is South African support on the financial, trade, and military fronts that has enabled the Smith regime to survive the effect of sanctions and guerrilla warfare.
South African Finance is also connected with the pulpwood scheme under development on the Vipya plateau, which aims to produce about 1,500 tons of pulpwood a day by 1975, and South Africa has also helped to finance Malawi's first match factory, which came into being during 1968.
www.anc.org.za /books/reich15.html   (20388 words)

  
 About Government - Coat of Arms
A national Coat of Arms, or state emblem, is the highest visual symbol of the State.
The Coat of Arms is also a central part of the Great Seal, traditionally considered to be the highest emblem of the State.
The figures are derived from images on the Linton stone, a world-famous example of South African rock art, now housed and displayed in the South African Museum in Cape Town.
www.info.gov.za /aboutgovt/symbols/coa/index.htm   (1516 words)

  
 HighBeam Encyclopedia - arms, coat of   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
ARMS, COAT OF [arms, coat of] see blazonry ; heraldry.
A 17th-century oak loveseat engraved with William Shakespeare's coat of arms has been discovered at an auction in London.
No arrests yet over stolen coat of arms.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-arms-coa.asp   (180 words)

  
 Coats of Arms: Collections of coats of arms on web sites.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Coats of Arms of families from my genealogy - From the families of Arnaud de Ferry.
Coats of Arms of South African Families - Around 300 links to surnames with their coats of arms.
Coats of Arms of Ireland - 1,100 Irish family name coats of arms illustrated.
digiserve.com /heraldry/surnamec.htm   (743 words)

  
 South African President
The first South African Presidential flag, like its predecessor, was blue and in place of the Royal Crest bore the embellished version of the South African coat of arms in full colour in the centre, ensigned with the letters SP in gold.
The first State President's flag was an adaptation from the Governor-General’s flag (as used from 1931 until 1961), which followed the British pattern of a dark blue flag with the British royal crest of the crown with the lion standing on it in the centre.
In the centre of the white triangle is the national coat of arms, with the letters SP (to signify State President).
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/za-pres.html   (809 words)

  
 Potgieter:Coat of Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Pama alleges that this Coat of Arms was adopted by a Potgieter family in in 1946.
Pama alleges that the South African Coat of arms is based on a Netherlands version with three fl beams and three silver horizontal beams, with red triangles laid in the top fl beam.
Theunissen may also have used another Coat of Arms in use in Europe which is similar to the one used on the front page, except that the triangles at the top was actually fl.
genealogy.johan-potgieter.com /acoat.htm   (497 words)

  
 South African History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The written history of South Africa began on April 6, 1652, when a station was established at the Cape of Good Hope by Jan van Riebeeck on behalf of the Dutch East India Company.
After four years of negotiations, the Union of South Africa was created from the colonies of Cape Colony, Natal Colony, and the republics of Orange Free State, and Transvaal on May 31, 1910, exactly eight years after the end of the Second Boer War.
In 1934 the South African Party and National Parties merged to form the United Party, seeking reconciliation between Afrikaners and English-speaking whites, but split in 1939 over the Union's entry in World War II as an ally of the United Kingdom.
www.meetsouthafrica.com /history.html   (689 words)

  
 South Africa's new R5 coin - SouthAfrica.info
The South African Reserve Bank has launched a new bi-metal R5 coin with added security features in a bid to outsmart counterfeiters, and urged South Africans not only to familiarise themselves with the look and feel of the new R5 coin, but to make sure they know all South African currency.
The motto on the coat of arms, "!ke e: /xarra //ke", is written in the Khoisan language and literally means "diverse people unite".
Symbols from the coat of arms include two human figures from Khoisan rock art facing each other in greeting and unity; the secretary bird in flight, symbolising growth and speed; and the rising sun symbolising the promise of rebirth.
www.southafrica.info /public_services/citizens/fiverandcoin.htm   (747 words)

  
 South African Embassy
Women in South Africa have long been at the forefront of achieving political and social equality and have worked passionately for the upliftment and increased prosperity of their families and communities.
The South African Bid Committee, which consisted of seven officials, was led by Mr Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Bid Committee, and Mr Molefi Oliphant, Chairman of the South African Football Association (SAFA), who briefly visited.
The South African Embassy participated in the Diplomatic Bazaar held at the Cordoaria Nacional in Belém.
www.embaixada-africadosul.pt /news.html   (1963 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry - South African Civic Heraldry- DURBAN
A new seal was needed in 1882 and the design showed the arms of Sir Benjamin D'Urban, quartered with those of Sir Benjamin Pine (Governor of Natal, 1850-55).
To the arms on the seal a motto was added, Debile principium melion fortuna sequetur, or Better fortune follows a difficult beginning.
The main reason is that the position of the two arms indicate a marriage between the two families, which obviously is not the case for Durban.
www.ngw.nl /int/zaf/d/durban.htm   (393 words)

  
 Africa - Coins of South Africa
South Africa has a new completely new coat of arms, so being as the circulation coins all show the coat of arms, they too have had to be updated.
The present sizes and compositions of the South African circulation coins came about in 1990 with change to plated blanks for circulation coinage and the relocation of minting operations to the new mint at Gateway, Centurion.
A new press release on the website of the South African Reserve Bank (dated 28th March 2002) announces that "the minting of South African 1 cent and 2 cent coins and their continual distribution for circulation by the South African Reserve Bank will cease on 31 March 2002".
www.wbcc.fsnet.co.uk /af-sou.htm   (1205 words)

  
 Archdiocese of Atlanta
The archiepiscopal heraldic achievement or archbishop’s coat of arms is composed of a shield with its charges (symbols), a motto scroll and the external ornamentation.
These arms are composed of a field that is composed of seven alternating silver (white) and blue bars charged with a silver and gold rose and a gold crown.
For his personal arms, His Excellency, Archbishop Gregory has retained the design that was adopted upon his selection to receive the fullness of Christ’s Priesthood, as a bishop, when he was appointed as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago and he retained the design during his tenure as Bishop of Belleville.
www.archatl.com /archbishops/gregory/coa.html   (634 words)

  
 Archaeology and symbolism in the new South African coat of arms.(Brief Article) Antiquity - Find Articles
President Thabo Mbeki paid fitting tribute to South Africa's first democratic elections of 1994 by unveiling a new national coat of arms.
The old coat of arms, derived from that adopted at Union in 1910, looks fussy today and evokes the values of a long-gone age.
The new coat of arms (FIGURE 1), designed by Iaan Bekker, uses a series of motifs symbolizing another kind of national identity -- one which is South African, African and universal.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_hb3284/is_200009/ai_n7992675   (252 words)

  
 South African Stamps - Rock Art in South Africa
Iziko: South African Museum: The stamp shows part of the actual painting from which the figures in the South African coat-of-arms originate.
South African Museum of Rock Art: Two stamps in this set depict pieces that are on display at the South African Museum of Rock Art in Johannesburg.
Both pieces can be seen today in the new South African Museum of Rock Art, the world’s largest rock art museum that was opened in Johannesburg in March 2006.
www.sapo.co.za /Philately/rockart.htm   (874 words)

  
 Bureau of Heraldry
The official blazon of the new South African Coat of Arms was registered by the
To illustrate the importance of and the intricacies of the components and their descriptions that make up a Coat of Arms, we publish the official Blazon of our new Coat of Arms :
"The Bureau of Heraldry hereby gives notice in terms of section 5(a) of the Heraldry Act, 1962 (Act No 18 of 1962), of the registration of the new national coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa".
library.thinkquest.org /C008243F/bureau_of_heraldry.htm   (219 words)

  
 South Africa Arts Culture and National Symbols
South Africa is known for many things not least its history of struggle and injustice over a long period of time.
This species has adapted to the dry, barren areas and open grass plains and is thus found especially in the Free State, North West Province and in the Karoo up to the west coast.
National Fish Of South Africa is the Galjoen...
www.vuvuzela.com /southafricaartsculture/arts_and_culture_directory.htm   (485 words)

  
 South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Coats of Arms: the position in South Africa
South Africa has a long established heraldic tradition, and is one of only a few countries were heraldry enjoys de jure protection.
Coats of Arms are registered in terms of Section 7 of the Heraldry Act (Act No. 18 of 1962), which which established a Bureau of Heraldry and a 7-member Heraldry Council for the grants, registration, and protection of coats of arms, badges, and other emblems.
www.heraldica.org /topics/national/z-africa.htm   (165 words)

  
 Court says yes to floor-crossing - SouthAfrica.info
In handing down the judgement Chaskalson said the Court came to the conclusion that "floor-crossing legislation for national, provincial and local government level is not as such inconsistent with the Constitution".
The African National Congress (ANC) and the New National Party (NNP) are strongly behind the legislation but some minority parties are unhappy with it.
The new ruling could swing the power balance in favour of the ANC in the unicity, which is ruled by an ANC/NNP alliance, and in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature.
www.southafrica.info /ess_info/sa_glance/constitution/floorcrossing1.htm   (348 words)

  
 flag of South African Coat of Arms flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de
The new national coat of arms, adopted 27 April 2000, can be seen at the South African government site.
Further information will be contained in the forthcoming SAVA Newsletter (27/00) or from the South African Government Communication System website.
The official date of adoption of the new South African CoA is 27 April 2000.
www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/za)coa.html   (1336 words)

  
 South Africa Local Customs - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Described by her peers as a "colossus of South African literature", Nadine Gordimer was the first South African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A prolific writer of novels, short stories, essays and journalistic articles, Gordimer was one of the voices of protest during the Apartheid years - and continues to practise her elegant craft in the modern era.
The symbols of the Coat of Arms The motto is: !ke e: /xarra //ke, written in the Khoisan language of the /Xam people, literally meaningdiverse people unite.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/South_Africa/Local_Customs-South_Africa-BR-5.html   (1019 words)

  
 South African Reserve Bank Launches Upgraded Banknote Series
Celebrating South Africa's democracy, the upgraded banknotes will be the first to show the South African Coat of Arms and to use all eleven languages across the denominations.
However, the upgraded banknotes are likely to become the predominant banknotes in circulation by the end of this year, as upgraded banknotes replace current banknotes that have become worn and dirty.
The SARB encourages all South Africans to familiarise themselves with the new security features and urges the public always to check a combination of features, to make sure that they have genuine money.
www.capegateway.gov.za /xho/pubs/news/2005/jan/96421/E   (672 words)

  
 ICA - INTERNATIONAL CIVIC ARMS
coats of arms of countries, states, provinces, towns, villages etc. The site is not restricted to any country.
Although as much information on the arms as possible will be included, like pictures, meaning, history, most often there is just a picture, not a description of the arms, nor a history.
Arms of countries, areas or provinces that do not exist anymore, are placed under the country in which the area is situated at this moment (except for the historical provincial arms in Austria-Hungary).
www.ngw.nl /index.htm   (372 words)

  
 South Africa Travel Tips - South Africa Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
The landscape of the Eastern cape is relatively diverse, from arid desolate Karoo to lush green Tsitsikamma Forest and fertile Lankloof and Sundays River Valleys.
The design of the new Coat of Arms The Coat of Arms is a series of elements organised in distinct symmetric egg-like or oval shapes placed on top of one another.
To the east the land rises to the highlands and the mountains of Lesotho.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/South_Africa/General_Tips-South_Africa-R-9.html   (1426 words)

  
 WCAR: South African Coat of Arms
A new coat of arms, replaces one that has served South Africa since 17 September 1910.
The Coat of Arms is a series of elements organised in two distinct circles placed on top of one another.
Immediately above the circle of foundation, is the visual centre of the Coat of Arms, a protea.
www.racism.gov.za /host/coa.htm   (1526 words)

  
 primeorigins.iac.iafrica.com | rock_art | news /Xam culture comes alive in new coat of arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
It is this record which was used in creating the new motto for the coat of arms, "!ke e:/xarra//ke" which means "unity is diversity".
David Lewis-Williams of the Wits University Rock Art Unit was an adviser in the creation of the new coat of arms.
Remnants of the /Xam culture, lying dormant in the University of Cape Town archives and the rock overhangs of the East Cape have been brought alive in this new coat of arms.
www.primeorigins.co.za /rock_art/news/coatofarms.htm   (292 words)

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