New SANDF Symbols Raised.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) raised its new symbols, which include a national emblem, flags, logos and medals in Pretoria today.
The new SANDF emblem incorporates a nine-pointed Star representing the warm sun of Africa and the nine provinces, a set of two horns, two swords and four spears.
The defence force said the introduction of the new symbols signalled its commitment to the upholding of high defence standards and the promotion of peace and stability in the country. The SANDF last week lowered all its old flags bearing the old symbols.
Speaking at the occasion to raise the new flags, SANDF Chief, General Siphiwe Nyanda said tremendous progress towards establishing a new identity, and a rich military culture reflecting complete unity and shared values and traditions had been achieved.
General Nyanda said the SANDF would build on its values of professionalism, leadership, patriotism, human dignity, loyalty, integrity and accountability.
'The new emblem and [new] honours represent a final and irrevocable break with the past. It introduces a new era in which we will execute the department's mission with pride and honour,' said General Nyanda.
'The SANDF, is continuing with its process of renewal and transformation, the new decorations and medals will reflect an image of a Defence Force which is representative of the cultures of its citizens,' he said.
General Nyanda said the new symbols had taken into account the cultural diversity of South Africa and they also reflected the country's diversity, its fauna and flora and particularly its people.
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29 Avril 2003 à 15:25 dans
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