Because black people didn't like it, and because they thought it looked too European.
The 'Y' on the flag of South Africa symbolizes the merging nationalities - i.e. unity.
The South African flag does not contain the colors pink, purple, or orange. The flag features black, green, yellow, white, blue, and red, representing various elements of the country's history and diversity. Each color has its own significance, but the aforementioned colors are not included in the design.
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.
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.
it was made for freedom and peace and to have fun