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Quote by Robert Sobukwe

“The wheel of progress revolves relentlessly and all the nations of the world take their turn at the field-glass of human destiny. Africa will not retreat! Africa will not compromise! Africa will not relent! Africa will not equivocate! And she will be heard! Remember Africa!”

Quote by Robert Sobukwe

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Robert Sobukwe was a South African political figure born on December 5, 1924, and died on February 27, 1978. He was one of the founders of the African National Congress (ANC) and a Pan-Africanist, dedicated to opposing South Africa's apartheid policies. more

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