cata Department: Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs North West Provincial Government REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA PREAMBLE TO SA CONSTITUTION We, the people of South Africa, Recognise the injustices of our past; Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land; Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; And Believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity. We therefore, though our freelyelected representatives, adopt this constitution as the supreme Law of the Republic so as to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, Social justice and fundamental human rights; Lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is bases on the will of the people And every citizen is equally protected by law; Improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person; And build a united and democratic South Africa able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations. May God protect our people. Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika. Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso. God seen Suid-Afrika. God bless South Africa. Mudzimu fhatutshedzaAfurika. South Africa's national symbols What's that image that appears on your birth certificate, passport and RS coin? What does Ike e: /xarra /Ike mean? (Whose language is that?) What do the springbok, blue crane, giant protea and real yellowwood have in common? Here's a quick guide to the national symbols of South Africa, from the flag, coat of arms and national orders to the animals and plants the country holds dear. National flag - ' - The national flag of the Republic of South Africa was adopted on Freedom Day, 27 - April 1994, and firstflown 10 May 1994 - the day Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President. The central design of the flag, beginning at the flag-pole in a V form and flowing into a single horizontal band to the outer edge of the fly, can be interpreted as the convergence of diverse elements within South African society, taking the road ahead in unity. Fly, the beloved flag South Africa's coat of arms, or state emblem, is the highest visual symbol of the state. Its central image is a secretary bird with upliftedwings, a sun rising above it. Below the bird is the protea, an indigenous South African flower, representing the aesthetic harmony of all cultures and the country flowering as a nation. The ears of wheat are emblems of the fertility of the land, while the tusks of the African elephant symbolise wisdom, steadfastness and strength. At the centre stands a shield signifying the protection of South Africans, above which are a spear and knobkierie. These assert the defence of peace rather than a posture of war. Within the shield are images of the Khoisan people, the firstinhabitants of the land. The figuresare derived from images on the Linton Stone, a world-famous example of South African rock art. The mottoof the coat of arms - Ike e:/xarra//ke - is in the Khoisan language of the /Xam people, and means "diverse people unite", or "people who are differentjoining together". National orders Nationalorders are the highest awards that a country, through its President, bestows on its citizensand eminent foreign nationals. The President, as the fount of honour in the country, bestows these orders and decorations, assisted by the director-general in the Presidency, who is the chancellor of nationalorders. • The Order of Mapungubwe is awarded for excellence and exceptionalachievement. • The Order of the Baobab is awarded for distinguished service in business and the economy; science, medicine, technological innovation; and community service. • The Order of the Companions of OR Tambois awarded to heads of state and other dignitaries for promoting peace, cooperation and friendship towards South Africa. • The Order of Luthuli is awarded to South Africans who have made a meaningful contribution to the struggle for democracy, human rights, nation-building, justice and peace, and conflict resolution. The Order of lkhamanga is awarded for excellence in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport. The Order of the Mendi Decoration for Bravery is awarded to South African citizenswho have performed extraordinary acts of bravery. National animal The country's national animal is the springbok, which also gives its name to the South African rugby team - fondly known as "the Boks". The springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) gets its common name from its characteristicjumping display - pronk in Afrikaans. The animal stands 75cm high and weigh about 40kg. Both sexes have horns, but those of the ram are thicker and rougher. The species has adapted to dry, barren areas and open grass plains, and so is found in the Free State, North West and Karoo up to the west coast. They move in small herds during winter, but often crowd together in bigger herds in summer. National bird The national bird of South Africa is the blue crane (Anthropoides paradisia), the distributionof which is almost entirelyrestricted to the country. Standing about a metre tall, the bird is a light blue-grey, with a long neck supportinga rather bulbous head, long legs and elegant wing plumes which sweep to the ground. Blue cranes lay their eggs in the bare veld, oftenclose to water. They are common in the K aroo, but are also seen in the grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal and the highveld, usually in pairs or small family parties. Although usually quiet, the blue crane can emit a distinctivehigh-pitched and rattlingcroak which can be heard from some distance. National flower The giant or king protea (Protea cynaroides) is 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, wh ich make up an important part of the Cape Floral Region, a major global biodiversity hotspot and a Unesco World Heritage site. The proteas also give their name to South Africa's national cricket team. National fish South Africa's nationalfish is the galjoen (Dichistius capensis). The galjoen was chosen as the country's national fishbecause of its endemism - it is found along the coast from Namibia to Durban, and nowhere else in the world - fightingqualities, abundance and popularity. It keeps to mostly shallow water, is oftenfound in rough surf, sometimes right next to the shore, and is known to anglers as a game fighter. Near rocks, the colour of the galjoen is almost completely black, while in sandy areas the colour is silver-bronze. National tree The yellowwood family is ancient, having grown in this part of Africa for over 100- million years. The real yellowwood (Podocarpus Jatifolius), South Africa's national tree, is found from 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, the trees can grow up to 40m in height with the base of the trunk sometimes up to 3m in diameter. But trees that grow in unsheltered places such as mountain slopes are oftenshort, bushy and gnarled. The bark of the real yellowwood is khaki-coloured to grey when it is old, deeply split and peels off in strips. The crown is relatively small in relation to its height and is often covered with grey lichen. South Africa's coat of arms and national flag, and the country's national flower (king protea), bird (blue crane), tree (real yellowwood), and animal (springbok) (Images: Annual Report for2015/16 Financial Year Vote 4: Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs Province of BokoneBophirima Contents PART A: GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................4 1. DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................... ............5 2. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS ............................................................................................ 6 3. FOREWORD BY THE MEC .................................................................................................................7 4. DEPUTY MINISTER STATEMENT [if applicable] ............................................................................. N/A 5. REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTING OFFICER .......................................................................................9 6. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND CONFIRMATION OF ACCURACY FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT ............................................................................................................................23 7. STRATEGICOVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................23 7.1 VISION............................................................................................................... .................23 7.2 MISSION..................................................................................................................... .......23 7.3 VALUES ...............................................................................................................................24 7.4 STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTED GOALS............................................................ .........24 8. LEGISLATIVEAND OTHER MANDATES .........................................................................................24 9. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE.......................................................................................... ..........27 10. ENTITIES REPORTING