Because black people didn't like it, and because they thought it looked too European.
The South African Flag was adopted after the 1994 elections which was the fisrt democratic elections that took place in South Africa. It was therefore neccessary that the flag had to be changed because all the national symbols had to represent South Africa as a united country not as divided as it used to be.
It was known as the Prinsevlag ('Prince's Flag' in Afrikaans) and was based upon the Dutch flag, with the three smaller flags of the Union Jack, the Orange Free State and Holland in the white central bar.
Because black people didn't like it, and because they thought it looked too European.
When was the South African falg first flown?
The South African flag is a sideways green y with a yellow v and black triangle within its split. It also has the colors red to the north and blue to the south of the long part of the y.
black people
The 'Y' on the flag of South Africa symbolizes the merging nationalities - i.e. unity.
In some countries like Kenya the black in their flag means the people or them.
During the "Time Warp" song, I too recognised one of the flags as being the former South African flag. I am not sure if it is upside down, but I am pretty sure it's there.
The South African Reserve Bank prints the majority of South Africa's banknotes, their head office is located in Pretoria.
6. Red, Green, Yellow, Black, White, Blue.
The official flag of New Zealand was created by the government in 1902 after the South African war. It has been the official flag ever since.
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The old South African flag represented the Afrikaaners and the contribution they made to establishment and creation of independent South Africa in 1915. Similar to the Confederate Flag in the United States, the old South African flag has basically become a symbol of racial discrimination to the black population of the country. It is only endorsed by a handful of Afrikaaners today because most recognize the negative emotions that most South Africans (the Blacks) attach to it.
The 'Y' on the flag of South Africa symbolizes the merging nationalities - i.e. unity.
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To take a look at the flag of South Africa from the "old days," see the Related Link.
the south africa flag was made in april.27,1997
South Africa * * * * * No, the green in South African flag is not a pentagon. The country is Sudan.
South Africa's new flag was adopted on April 27, 1994. The current Anthem was inaugurated in 1997
No, it is an AFRICAN/AMERICAN flag.
Its called "The South African Flag" or "The National Flag". It does not have a nickname like "Union Jack" or "Old Glory" Perhaps in time it will acquire one, but right now, theres no special name.
In some countries like Kenya the black in their flag means the people or them.