Lee Cronje - Hope for the nation (feat. Praise Mathuhle) Lyrics

Yima phakama ukhanye (Rise up and shine)
Yima phakama ukhanye (Rise up and shine)

This country is my home, it's beating deep inside of me
Dreadful was it's past, but that's no longer what we see
The future in our grasp, is filled with joy, with hope and peace
United in pursuit, this dream will come alive, you'll see

So take my hand, for the beauty of our land
We'll climb every mountain, for our children to stand upon

Hope for the nation, hope for the future
Together we will rise, together we will stand
South Africa our land

Diversity our gift, no longer has to cause us pain
If we celebrate together, darkness has no right to claim
There's abundance in the soil, abundance in the heart of man
We'll use what God has given, and build up this mighty land

So take my hand, for the beauty of our land
We'll climb every mountain, for our children to stand upon

Hope for the nation, hope for the future
Together we will rise, together we will stand
South Africa our land

Yima phakama ukhanye (Rise up and shine)
Yima phakama ukhanye (Rise up and shine)