Our Municipal Coat of Arms
A symbol of our heritage, identity, agricultural history and commitment to the development of our people.
Description of the Coat of Arms
The Municipal Coat of Arms is constituted by the following features:
Per chevron coupled the peaks embattled or and vert, in chief a plough proper, on a base wavy Argent and Azure a railway line in perspective sable and Or. The shield is ensigned of a coronet Or, charged with a bar of marble proper, heightened with four oranges and alternated with as many balls or cotton proper. The shield is flanked on either side by a leafed bunch of grapes, a spinach leaf and an ear of wheat.
Explaining the Coat of Arms
Each element of the municipal Coat of Arms represents an important part of the history, natural resources and economic activities of Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality.
Mountain Peaks
The mountain peaks represent the topography and natural splendour of the area.
Water
The wavy white and blue bar refers to the importance of water for the people of the municipality.
Railway Track
The railway track represents the importance of tourism for the municipality.
Ploughshare
The ploughshare symbolises agriculture and the history of the communities.
Agricultural Produce
Grapes, wheat and vegetable leaves acknowledge the importance of agricultural production in the municipality.
Coronet
The shield is ensigned with a coronet featuring oranges, cotton and natural marble.
Municipal Motto
"We develop our people."