Workbook 2: Term 4 Grade 2 ~ Life Skills
Activity 83: Our country Our national anthem We stand to attention when we sing the national anthem to show our respect. Learn it by heart. - Stand up straight. - Your feet must be together. - Keep your hands next to your sides (not in your pockets).
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika The ±rst two lines of verse 1 are in Xhosa (translation on the right) Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,
Lord, bless Africa May her glory be lif ted high
The last two lines of verse 1 are in Zulu Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho Iwayo.
Hear our petitions Lord, bless us. Us your children
Verse 2 is in Sesotho Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, Lord, we ask you to protect our nation O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, Intervene and end all con¶icts O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Protect us, protect our nation Setjhaba sa, South Afrika, South Afrika. Protect South Africa, South Africa! Verse 3 is in Afrikaans Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Ringing out from our blue heavens, from our deep seas breaking round, Over everlasting mountains where the echoing crags resound
Verse 4 is in English Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land! 33
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