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.

South Africa is still in the process of building a unified and national identity as it moves beyond apartheid, an oppressive ...

Perhaps that’s because they’re also symbols. The King protea became South Africa’s national flower in 1976 and, following the abolition of apartheid in the early 1990s, the emblem of the ...

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“The Class of 2024 reflects the resilience of the protea, South Africa’s national flower and a symbol of renewal and strength.” These were the words of Basic Education Minister Siviwe ...

South Africa faces criticism for high murder rates as President Donald Trump highlighted the issue in a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging his government to act against crime.

South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency website is officially live with the national flower- the King Protea - as the logo which reflects the country's identity, landscape, and cultural ...

Analysis - Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for ...

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