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There Must Be An End To White Monopoly On Political Power, And A Fundamental Restructuring Of Our Political And Economic Systems To Ensure That The Inequalities Of Apartheid Are Addressed And Our Society Thoroughly Democratized.

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There Must Be An End To White Monopoly On Political Power, And A Fundamental Restructuring Of Our Political And Economic Systems To Ensure That The Inequalities Of Apartheid Are Addressed And Our Society Thoroughly Democratized.

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No Matter What The Past Has Dealt You, Don't Let It Destroy Your Future.

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Leaders In All Spheres Who Are Living With Hiv Should Be Encouraged, Not Coerced, To Lead By Example And Disclose Their Hiv Status.

To Be The Father Of A Nation Is A Great Honor, But To Be The Father Of A Family Is A Greater Joy.

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