Western Cape (Province of South Africa)

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• Western Cape: introduction
• Coat of Arms of the Western Cape
• Local Flagdescriptions

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Western Cape: introduction

Up to September 1995 none of the 9 new South African provinces have adopted their own flags although one or two have proposals in this regard. There is currently a debate in this country as to wether the provinces should have their own flags or not with the ANC holding the view that the provinces should not have individual flags.
Bruce Berry, Sep1995

A flag for the Western Cape is in the process of being approved
Bruce Berry, 19 Feb 1998

Coat of Arms of the Western Cape

ARMS: Argent, on a pile embowed inverted throughout Azure, a Khoi clay pot with a conical base and two horizontally pierced lugs, Or, between in chief dexter an anchor Gules and sinister a bunch of grapes slipped and leaved proper; the shield ensigned of a coronet comprising a circlet Or, embellished of beadwork indented Gules and Azure heightened of six protea flowers Or, seeded Argent alternating with as many annulets, Or.
SUPPORTERS: Dexter a quagga (Equus quagga quagga) and sinister a bontebok (Damasileus dorcas dorcas) proper.
SPECIAL COMPARTEMENT: A stylized representation of Table Mountain Azure, bearing a riband with the fold-backs in the form of two ostrich feathers, Or.
MOTTO: SPES BONA.
Registered with the Bureau of Heraldry on 4 December 1998.
JJ Andersson, 5 May 2002

Local Flagdescriptions

Stellenbosch Division Council: granted 16 Jun 1972
Description: Per pale red and gold and over all the shield of the Divisional Council's arms.
Source: Data of the Bureau of Heraldry on registered heraldic representations.
Mark Sensen, 19 May 2002