Kruger who deemed it vital to the country's long-term survival. Flag The flag of the South African Republic featured three horizontal stripes of red, white and blue (mirroring the flag of the Netherlands) with a vertical green stripe at the hoist, and was known as the (English: "Four colour"). While the only legislation describing the flag required that the green panel be inscribed "" ("Unity makes strength," the motto of the republic), this was in fact rarely seen, and instead the motto was displayed with the republic's coat of arms. The Vierkleur was later incorporated into the flag of South Africa between 1928 and 1994. Books and articles Notes References External links 19th century in South Africa 1856 establishments in South Africa 1902 disestablishments in South Africa Former republics States and territories established in 1852 States and territories disestablished in 1902 South Africa and the Commonwealth of Nations