Venda
"Pfano na vhuthihi" (Peace and Togetherness)

Words by: unknown
Music by: unknown
In use: 1979-1994

Venda was one of several "homelands" or "Bantustans" set up by the South African government as part of the policy of apartheid. Venda was one that declared independence (but was not internationally recognized) and national symbols were adopted upon the declaration, including an anthem. Venda ceased to exist in 1994 when South Africa had free, multi-party, multi-racial elections, and was re-incorporated into South Africa

Special thanks to: Ben Cahoon for informing me of this anthem and for the lyrics, Bruce Berry for the lyrics, and Pawel Ciupak for the MIDI.

See also: South Africa (1936-1994).