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Civic Heraldry of South Africa
Wapens van owerhede in Suid Afrika

KWAZULU

These Arms were registered under the South African Heraldry Act (1962) in the name of the KwaZulu Legislative Assembly in terms of Government Notice 1599 in Government Gazette 3644 of 08-09-1972.

These Arms are no longer used following the reincorporation of KwaZulu into South Africa on 27 April 1994.

Origin/meaning:
The shield itself is the shield of the Royal regiment of the Zulu tribes. It symbolises the protection for the people. The sceptre is a symbol of Royal power. The headring in the base is a symbol of maturity, as it is only worn by man of high standing. The elephant symbolises power. The two supporters (a natural lion Leo leo and and leopard Leo pardis) also hold traditional spears, and symbolise the will of the people to defend themselves.
The motto Sonqoba Simunye can be translated as "We will overcome (or triumph) together; We are one."

Literature : The Star 20-06-1975; Brownell, FG: 1998: Symbols of Sovereignty of South Africa's former Independent and Self-Governing National States; Informa April 1985.


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