The South African flag, unfurled on 27 April 1994, replaced the old flag that represented the country from 31 May 1928.   Its colours are bold and vibrant.  The chilli red/orange, white and blue date back to the earliest times of the country’s flag history, while the green, black and gold are regarded as colours of Africa.  The unique central design of the flag, that begins as a “V” at the flag post and comes together in the centre, extending further as a single horizontal band to the outer edge of the fly, represents convergence of diverse elements in our society, which then take the road together. This links up with the motto/slogan on the Coat of Arms, with the meaning as far as it is possible to translate “unity in diversity”.