What Is the Meaning of the South African Flag Colors?
The flag of South Africa contains six colors and a simple design of parallel lines initiated on the left side by a black triangle. The colors in the South African flag have specific meanings, like the flags of other nations, but they have no official symbolism.HistoryThe flag of South Africa was adopted during a time of election, on April 27, 1994. The flag was designed by the State Herald of South Africa, Fred Brownell, for Nelson Mandela’s new term of presidency.IdentificationSouth Africa’s flag is identified by its distinct design and colors. The flag has a proportion of 2:3 and consists of two horizontal red and blue strips divided by a middle green strip bordered by white forming a Y. On the left is a black symmetrical triangle bordered in yellow.SymbolismThe flag integrates the colors of Nelson Mandela’s political party, the African National Congress. The flag also is an homage to previous South African flags with its Y shape symbolizing the union of various groups in South Afric
