West African Examinations Council was "WAEC: 50 years of Excellence". All member countries joined in the celebration in their respective countries, apart from the general celebration in Abuja, Nigeria. During this anniversary the book, "The West African Examinations Council (1952-2002): Half a century of Commitment to Excellence and Regional Cooperation", was launched. The West African Examination Council is known to have a strong committee. The structure of the council is divided into three major parts: International committees, National Committees, and Subcommittees. The International Committee treat matters affecting all member countries and also harmonizes national views pertaining to policies of the council as a whole.
Flag of the South African Republic Flag of the South African Republic The Flag of the South African Republic was the flag of the former "Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek" or in English translation, the South African Republic, which existed from 1852 to 1877, and 1881 to 1902. Two flags were used : (1) the so-called 'Vierkleur' () from 1857 to 1874 and again from 1875 to 1877 and 1881 to 1902, and (2) the so-called 'Burgers Flag' from 1874 to 1875. They were superseded by the Flag of Transvaal. It was also used by the South African Republic declared in 1914 during the Maritz Rebellion, which lasted