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'''BOPHUTHATSWANA''' | '''BOPHUTHATSWANA''' | ||
Incorporated into : 1994 [[Free State]], [[Northern Cape]], [[North West Province]] | Incorporated into: 1994 [[Free State]], [[Northern Cape]], [[North West Province]] | ||
[[File:bophutsw.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:bophutsw.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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The shape of the shield is the traditional Tswana shield. The mine, head and crops show the three main sources of income for the people, mining (mine shaft), farming (sorghum) and cattle ranching. The spear and axe represent authority of the chiefs, as do the leopard supporters. The motto means If we stand together and work hard, we shall be blessed. | The shape of the shield is the traditional Tswana shield. The mine, head and crops show the three main sources of income for the people, mining (mine shaft), farming (sorghum) and cattle ranching. The spear and axe represent authority of the chiefs, as do the leopard supporters. The motto means If we stand together and work hard, we shall be blessed. | ||
{{media}} | {{media}}'''[[Literature]]''': The Star 20-06-1975 | ||
[[Literature]] : The Star 20-06-1975 | |||
[[Category:South African Provinces and States]] | [[Category:South African Provinces and States]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1972]] | [[Category:Granted 1972]] | ||
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BOPHUTHATSWANA
Incorporated into: 1994 Free State, Northern Cape, North West Province
| Afrikaans | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on September 8, 1972.
The shape of the shield is the traditional Tswana shield. The mine, head and crops show the three main sources of income for the people, mining (mine shaft), farming (sorghum) and cattle ranching. The spear and axe represent authority of the chiefs, as do the leopard supporters. The motto means If we stand together and work hard, we shall be blessed.
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Index of the siteLiterature: The Star 20-06-1975