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History of the South African Flag

As South Africa's Freedom Day is coming up we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to showcase the history of the South African flag. 

The South African flag has a complex history that reflects the country's turbulent past. The current South African flag was adopted on April 27, 1994, following the end of apartheid and the country's first democratic elections where Nelson Mandela became the country's first black president.

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Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey
Commonwealth Day 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the Commonwealth Charter, which was signed by Queen Elizabeth II on 11th March 2013. It is a well-established holiday celebrated by an estimated 2 billion people worldwide. It was originally known as ‘Empire Day,’ established in 1902 to honour Queen Victoria and later addressed reform in 1958 to become Commonwealth Day; observing the unity of nations and its ideals on being ‘free and equal’.
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2023 Dates to Celebrate Our Culture

There are so many days in the year to celebrate your culture. From independence days, carnivals and other international days, there are multiple opportunities to show off your flag with pride! So, here is a little reminder of some of the key dates in 2023 to put in your calendar for you to let your flag fly.

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