Original Zulu lyrics with line-by-line translation. Toggle the translation on or off using the checkbox.
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika
God Bless Africa
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,
Raise high Her glory
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Hear our Prayers
Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
God bless us, we her children
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
God protect our nation
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,
End all wars and tribulations
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Protect us, protect our nation
Setjhaba sa South Afrika – South Afrika.
Our nation South Africa – South Africa
Uit die blou van onse hemel,
From the blue of our heaven
Uit die diepte van ons see,
From the depths of our sea,
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
Over our eternal mountain ranges
Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Where the cliffs give answer
Sounds the call to come together,
Sounds the call to come together,
And united we shall stand,
And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
In South Africa our land.
In South Africa our land.