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Old SA flag symbolises black oppression, rejection of reconciliation

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Nelson Mandela Foundation wins court order outlawing the old SA flag's gratuitous display.

ByThe new South African flag accompanied the birth of democracy in post-apartheid South Africa, while the old SA flag reminds black citizens of the oppression they overcame, says the Equality Court.demonstrates a total rejection of reconciliation as well as a clear intention to be hurtful and incite harm.

"When regard is had to the interpretation of the Act, 'words' in the section must be interpreted to include ideas, symbols and non-verbal meanings, including the waving of a flag," Mojapelo said. He said those who displayed the old flag sought to remind black people of their oppression that they had moved away from.

 

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