SYMBOLS SYMBOLS - Gauteng Online

THE GAUTENG PROVINCIALGOVERNMENT LOGOThe symbolism of the logoA blue shield bearing a gold pale (a central vertical band) formsthe basis of the shield.The colour blue links us to the colour ofthe gown of the Speaker in the Provincial Legislature.The gold links us to the name of the province.Resting on top of the shield is a specially designed cornet identicalto the one on the head of the provincial mace.The shield is supported by two gold lions.The colour gold onceagain ties in with the name of the province, which in turn controlsthe ‘lion’s share’ of the national economy.15