South African Umbrella

When the South African flag’s colours and motif are used on an umbrella, the symbolism draws from the flag’s underlying themes:

• The flag is a symbol of the new democratic South Africa and ‘unity in diversity’.
• The “Y”-shaped band in the flag represents the coming together of different elements in the country’s history into one common path forward.
• Colours often associated with meaning (though the official statement says the colours have no universal symbolism) include:
  • Black: strength of the people or African population.
  • Green: the land, fertility and hope for the future.
  • Yellow/Gold: mineral wealth and natural resources.
  • White: peace and harmony.
  • Red: the bloodshed of the past and sacrifice.
  • Blue: the sky and open opportunities