African National Anthem
Original LyricsNkosi sikelel’ iAfrika (Xhosa)
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, (Xhosa) Yizwa imithandazo yethu, (Zulu) Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.(Zulu) Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa, South Afrika. South Afrika! Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee, Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land |
Translated LyricsGod [Lord] bless Africa
May her glory be lifted high Hear our petitions God bless us, Your children God we ask You to protect our nation Intervene and end all conflicts Protect us, protect our nation, our nation, South Africa South Africa! Ringing out from our blue heavens, From our deep seas breaking round, Over everlasting mountains, Where the echoing crags resound, Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land |
Quote
"Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land." (line 16-17).
Connection to Courage
The quote from the song exemplifies how the people of South Africa are asking God to give them the courage to fight for their freedom.
Citation
Langenhoven, CJ. "South Africa National Anthem English Lyrics." YouTube.
YouTube, 11 May 2010. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr0414FrN7g.
YouTube, 11 May 2010. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr0414FrN7g.