This frame grab taken on Friday, May 10, 2024 from video from a campaign clip for South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance party shows the country's flag in flames.

The DA’s advertisement featuring an image of a South African flag burning, reeked of the dead cat manoeuvre. It unleashed public debate as the DA vies for airtime in the run-up to the 29 May elections ...

The red, black and green African Liberation Flag, also known as the Pan-African flag, has also historically been displayed at both Black History Month and Juneteenth celebrations.