South Africa's National Anthem
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Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika

("God BlessAfrica")

(Xhosa/Zulu)
Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.

Translation
Lord, bless Africa
May her spirit rise high up
Hear thou our prayers
Lord bless us.
(Sesotho)
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
O fedise dintwa la matshwenyeho,
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika.
Translation
Lord, bless Africa
Banish wars and strife
Lord, bless our nation
Of South Africa.
(Afrikaans)
Uit die blou van onse hemel,
Uit die diepte van ons see,
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
Waar die kranse antwoord gee,

Translation
Ringing out from our blue heavens
From our deep seas breaking round
Over everlasting mountains
Where the echoing crags resound ...
(English)
Sounds the call to come together,
And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
In South Africa our land.