Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of Blouberg Local Municipality reflects the natural environment, agricultural character, aspirations and the hardworking spirit of the people of Blouberg.

The coat of arms comprises of the following features:

• A mural crown (wall crown) at the top
• A shield divided into four quarters
• A soaring vulture in the top-left quarter
• A rising sun in the top-right quarter
• A marula branch with fruit in the bottom-left quarter
• A bull’s head in the bottom-right quarter
• A green and gold ribbon with the motto: KODUMELA

What each of these elements represents:

• The Crown (Mural Crown) – Represents the mining potential of the Municipality.
• The Flying Vulture – Symbolises the Municipality’s aspiration to excel and shine in its activities and to achieve its objectives.
• The Sun – Represents the hope and direction of the Municipality.
• The Marula Branch – Together with the bull, it represents the agricultural potential of the Municipality. The marula tree is an important indigenous resource in the area.
• The Bull’s Head – Symbolises the livestock and agricultural character of Blouberg.
• The Motto – “Kodumela” – Means that in the Municipality nothing comes easy and people have to work hard for everything they want to achieve. It is often expanded as “Kodumela moepa thutse” – “Perseverance is the mother of success”.