Discover the national symbols of South Africa. Learn what the King Protea flower, Yellowwood tree, Springbok antelope, Galjoen fish, and Blue Crane bird mean in SA.

Topics include: race, golf and the struggle for social justice in South Africa; sport as a battleground within the Israel/Palestine conflict; multiculturalism and the Olympic Games; and white ...

A country’s symbols – seal, motto, flag, anthem, coat of arms and natural symbols – tell its story and play a crucial role in building pride and a sense of belonging. South Africa’s ...

This makes South Africa the first country in the world to officially recognize a gay flag, and likely any official LGBTI symbol.

Local news News South Africa’s national symbols A country’s symbols – seal, motto, flag, anthem, coat of arms and natural symbols – tell its story and play a crucial role in building pride ...

National symbols and institutions serve as indicators of norms and aspirations of the nation, arts culture, science and technology minister Ben Ngubane says.

Heritage Month promises to be a hive of activity for millions of South Africans. The Department of Arts and Culture has put together an entertainment programme offering a showcase of the country's ...

Carol Phillips/iStock/Getty Images Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols.

Protests in South Africa over a statue of a 19th century diamond magnate and colonial conqueror set off a national debate two years ago about the remnants of apartheid. As part of his ongoing ...

South Africa’s statue controversy has been elevated to a new level, as the argument is taken out of the halls of the university of Cape Town and onto the front page across the country. News of ...