Today we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our country’s
democracy. But it is not just another anniversary, it is our 21st
anniversary. Of all the birthday’s the 21st is probably the most significant
and as a person the 21 holds many meanings.
Our country has grown a lot and we have matured. We showed the world
that we can indeed compete against the big boys and girls and we can stand bold
on the podium with our gold medals, lift our winning trophy’s and host
successful tournaments. Indeed South Africa: Inspiring new ways…
Normally the 21 is a symbol of adulthood and having matured, and what
an ironic moment for our country following xenophobic attacks the past few
days. Commemorating the 21st anniversary of our democracy is an
ideal opportunity to show our maturity, unite Africa and say #NoToXenophobia!
With our multi-ethnic society we are the 25th-largest country in the
world by land area, and with close to 53 million people, we the world's
25th-most populous nation. Our beloved country is one of a few in Africa never
to have had a coup d'état, with regular elections.
South Africa was the fifth country, the first (and only, as of January
2015) in Africa, the first in the southern hemisphere, the first republic, and
the second outside Europe to legalise same-sex marriage.
Yes we have our challenges, and we not the perfect nation but South
Africa’s pride is the motto in our Coat of Arms: Unity in Diversity.
Happy Birthday South Africa!
- Today also marks 15 years since the current Coat of Arms of South Africa was introduced: ǃke e: ǀxarra ǁke meaning "Diverse People Unite"
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