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Local Municipality : UMhlathuze | Local Municipality : UMhlathuze | ||
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The Fish Eagle is common to the area and aptly conveys the impression of the sea and fishing, two major enterprises in the town. | The Fish Eagle is common to the area and aptly conveys the impression of the sea and fishing, two major enterprises in the town. | ||
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The ship in full sail represents the port. | The ship in full sail represents the port. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Information provided by the Richards Bay Council | [[Literature]] : Information provided by the Richards Bay Council | ||
Latest revision as of 15:43, 20 August 2023
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RICHARDS BAY
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
District Municipality : Uthungulu
Local Municipality : UMhlathuze
| Afrikaans | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The Fish Eagle is common to the area and aptly conveys the impression of the sea and fishing, two major enterprises in the town.
The cog wheel represents industry.
The fleur-de-lis and the armor are derived from the coat of arms of Sir Frederick Richards after whom Richards Bay was named.
The ship in full sail represents the port.
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Literature : Information provided by the Richards Bay Council