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“We need to respond to the mood of the people - that we must take the lives of the other side as well.”

Quote by Joe Slovo

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Joe Slovo was a South African politician born on May 23, 1926. He was a prominent leader in the South African Communist Party and the African National Congress, making significant contributions to the anti-apartheid struggle. Slovo had a profound impact on political, legal, and labor movements in South Africa, and was a key figure in the global fight against colonialism. more

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