What do the colors of the South African flag stand for?
Green: This colour symbolises the natural wealth of the country. Black: It symbolises the African people. White: This colour represents peace. Gold: It shows the mineral resources that are found beneath the soil. Blue Red What does the South African flag symbolize? The South African flag was first raised and officially adopted on April 27, 1994, after their independence and the swearing-in of Nelson Mandela. The color black signifies the black people of South Africa . Black symbolizes the African community. Gold represents the mineral wealth of the country. South Africans form all walks of life struggled hard and long for Freedom from Apartheid!!!