Mini-flag project kicks off
22 September 2003
Despite its relatively recent appearance, South Africa's national flag rates among the best-known flags in the world, and has been converted into and used in more forms than any other flag.
As 2004 approaches there are increasing calls for South Africans to fly their flag. However, only a small proportion of South Africa's population owns a national flag of any description.
While initiatives are under way to make flags more accessible and affordable, a group of Proudly South African companies has taken the initiative to produce and distribute over 60 000 free mini-flags during Proudly South African Week - and to carry the project through until Freedom Day 2004.
The participating companies are: Axiz, Butterworth Metal Industries, Cobra Watertech, Eleco Marine, GMH/CCP Consulting Engineers, Kemklean, Randsure Financial Services, Steel Guard, the Actuarial Society of South Africa, The Big Company and Transglobal Cargo.
As members
of the Proudly South African campaign these companies have already committed themselves to quality, environmental responsibility and fair labour practices. Through this initiative, they are confirming their commitment to their country as the 2004 celebrations of the first 10 years of the New South Africa draw near.
The assembly of the mini-flags has been undertaken by a community in the Ga-Rankuwa region of North-West Province, just north of Pretoria. The funds generated in the process are being used to finance attendance at environmental education courses at the Pretoria Zoological Gardens and to secure computer facilities for the Mogale Environmental Education Forum established in the area earlier this year.
"The joy on the faces of young children when they are given a flag is simply too rewarding for words" said WildNet Africa founder and director Andrew McKenzie, following the launch of the project.
Companies and organisations from all walks of life are invited
to join in the mini-flag initiative. For more information, call 0861 723524.
Source: WildNet Africa
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