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Why is South Africa the Rainbow Nation?
The term was intended to encapsulate the unity of multi-culturalism and the coming-together of people of many different nations, in a country once identified with the strict division of white and black under the Apartheid regime. In a series of televised appearances, Tutu spoke of the “Rainbow People of God”.
Why is it called Rainbow Nation?
The Rainbow Nation was the name given to South Africa by Archbishop Desmond Tutu after its first democratic election in 1994 since apartheid ended. It’s a metaphor for the coming together of all different peoples who live in South Africa – a nation with 11 official languages.
Which country is called as rainbow of the nation?
South Africa
Known as the ‘Rainbow Nation,’ South Africa has a diverse population as witnessed by its varied cultures, customs, traditions, histories and 11 official languages: Afrikaans English, Ndebele, Xhosa, Zulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
Who started Proudly South African?
Proudly South African was established in 2001, born out of the 1998 Presidential Job Summit which was convened by the late former President Nelson Mandela.
What does the logo Proudly South African mean?
When they see the Proudly South African logo on a product, consumers will know that it comes from a company committed to quality and service, and that it satisfies our criteria for local content, environment and labour practices.
What makes South Africa proud?
Here are a few of the things that make me proudly South African: Cape Town, Table Mountain, Our Beautiful Beaches, Our Beautiful People, Great Food, Good Wine, Hosting the World Cup Soccer – 2010, Good local Music – my favourite rock band: Prime Circle…. Mzansi we LOVE you!
What is South Africa’s national flower?
king protea
The giant or king protea is widely distributed in the south-western and southern areas of the Western Cape, from the Cedarberg up to just east of Grahamstown. The artichoke-like appearance of the flower-heads of the king protea lead to the specific name ‘cynaroides’, which means ‘like cynara’ (the artichoke).