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The national anthem of South Africa is a 1997 composite that combines the liberation hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" with the former anthem "Die Stem", sung across five languages.
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South Africa and its national anthem
The national anthem of South Africa is a 1997 composite that combines the liberation hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" with the former anthem "Die Stem", sung across five languages.
Because the modern arrangement and its English verse remain under copyright, its LyricsSol page focuses on the anthem's history and meaning. It is part of our collection of the world's national anthems.
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What is the national anthem of South Africa?
It is a 1997 composite of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" and "Die Stem", sung in five languages: Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English.
