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Matjhabeng Municipality came into existence following the re-organisation of
local government in South Africa on 05
December 2000 and comprises the amalgamation of six former six Transitional Local Councils
into one financially viable and economically
sustainable municipality. Matjhabeng Municipality
incorporates the former municipalities of Welkom,
Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Hennenman, Allanridge and
Ventersburg in the Free State Goldfields and has a combined population of more than
500 000 people. It is one of five local municipalities in the Lejweleputswa District
Municipality in the
Free State Province
of South Africa.
The flag consists of seven unequal horizontal stripes of green, white, gold,
white, gold, white and black. The municipal arms are placed in the centre
of the flag.
Valentin Poposki, 18 Apr 2007
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by Bruce Berry, 25 May 2007
The municipal arms of Matjhabeng, as found in the centre of the municipal flag, were registered with the Bureau of Heraldry on 19 December 2003 under Government Notice No. 1805 as are described as follows:
ARMS: Per chevron Sable and Vert, a chevron the lower edge
dovetailed and the upper edge grady Argent, between in chief between two quill
pens addorsed Argent shafts and points Or, a cogwheel Argent, voided Gules,
interlaced of a triquetra Or, and in base an eagle with wings displayed of the
last. The shield is ensigned with a rustic mural crown Brunatre, masoned
Sable, heightened on the crennelations and crennells with representations of
bound wooden palisades Or.
MOTTO: Mmoho Together Sisonke Tesame
Bruce Berry, 25 May 2007