Nation Building

Different ways on how to build a nation. Different people Different backgrounds Different cultures, traditions, beliefs and different races.

Our differences should not make a difference to make Our differences should not make a difference to make. We all live in South Africa and should have a sense of belonging. Nation building means to be proud of who you are and accept others who are different than you. Nation building means working together to make a better South Africa for all creation.

Nation Building helps to ensure that all people are treated equally and as a nation united.

OUR NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Interesting Facts The country's national animal Team - "The Bokke" Took its name from its characteristic jumping display – “pronk” Afrikaans. The animal stands 75cm tall and weighs 40kg.   Both sexes have horns, but those of the ram are thicker and rougher. Free State, North West and Karoo to the west coast.

Interessante feite The national bird of South Africa is the blue crane Standing about a meter tall Bird is a light blue-gray with a long neck supporting a spherical head long legs and elegant wing span which sweep to the ground

Blue cranes lay their eggs in the bare veld, often near water They are common in the Karoo, but is also seen in the grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal and the highveld, usually in pairs or small family groups. Although generally quiet, the blue crane a distinctive sound and high-old croak from a distance heard radiate.

Interesting Facts South Africa's national fish is the galjoen   The galjoen was chosen as the country's national fish because of its endemism It is off the coast of Namibia to Durban, and nowhere else in the world. Fighting qualities, abundance and popularity

It is mostly shallow water. often in scabs waves, sometimes right next to the beach found, and for anglers as a game fighter known. Near rocks, the color of the Galleon is almost entirely black, while in sandy areas the color is silver-bronze.

Interesting Facts South Africa's national tree The yellowwood family is old, has grown in this part of Africa for more than 100 million years. Table Mountain, along the southern and eastern Cape coast, in the ravines of the Drakensberg up to the Soutpansberg and the Blouberg in Limpopo.

In forests, 40m tall with the base of the trunk sometimes up to 3m in diameter. The bark of the real yellowwood is khaki- colored to gray when it is old and peeling off in strips.

Interesting Facts The giant or king protea Widely distributed in the south-western and southern areas of the Western Cape, from the Cedarberg up to just east of Grahamstown. South Africa's national flower is the largest of the Proteas, who are an important part of the Cape Floral Kingdom

The Proteas also give their name to South Africa's national cricket team.

What can I do to build my nation? a "Community is a" group of people that live in the same area. Where are you involved in the community? Wherever you live, you belong to the wider community, South - Africa. In your community, you can practice and help promote Ubuntu

In your community you practice the principle of Ubuntu and help promote it. At school you can be a good example and have positive interests. Sports and other extracurricular activities like art and craft, music and dance classes are also ways to get people to unite. Everyone should work together to create a school environment where there is no discrimination.

You should live out your values ​​of respect, honesty, compassion, tolerance and integrity to your home, school and community.

Heros: Individuals and Groups These are really great South Africans who contributed to nation building​​. Some within the country that are famous and others not so well known, but one can admire them for their hard work and determination. For some of them they are individuals and for others they are groups of people who may work in development organizations that contribute to nation building.

Throughout history women had many obstacles and challenges Throughout history women had many obstacles and challenges. Many rights are still violated by abuse and discrimination. Today women work so hard. Many positions in parliament, train and operate successful businesses and corporations and delivers positive contributions to a democratic and peaceful society.

Activity Why do you think Nation building is important? How do you think we are able to promote Nation Building in the community, at school and at home? Write a paragraph about what you would do. 50 words Design your own proud national logo