Because black people didn't like it, and because they thought it looked too European.
6. Red, Green, Yellow, Black, White, Blue.
The 'Y' on the flag of South Africa symbolizes the merging nationalities - i.e. unity.
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1. Red for Bloodshed 2. Blue for open blue skies 3. Green for the Land 4. Black for the black people 5. White for the European people 6. Yellow for the natural resources - i.e Gold The ' Y ' symbolizes the merging nationalities - i.e Unity :- convergence and going forward as one unified nation of previously disparate groups in South Africa. * The red, white and blue colors were taken from the colors of the Boer Republics. * The yellow, black and green are taken from the African National Congress (ANC) flag. Note : The meanings attached to the colors of the SA flag as outlined above are NOT official, although they are accepted as such in some quarters. The choice in colors when designing the flag, arose from their use in the past in flags in this country. (Above information supplied by : Nicolas Noakes, 11 Feb 2000)
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.
Because black people didn't like it, and because they thought it looked too European.
6. Red, Green, Yellow, Black, White, Blue.
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The green in the Jamaican flag is often said to stand for the lush vegetation found on the island. However, it is also part of the traditional Pan-African colors and pays tribute to Jamaica's majority black population.
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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.
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