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“It may be that apartheid brings such stupendous economic advantages to countries that they would sooner have apartheid than permit its destruction.”

Quote by Oliver Tambo

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Oliver Tambo was a prominent South African politician, born on October 27, 1917, and passed away on April 24, 1993. He was a steadfast anti-apartheid fighter and served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC), making significant contributions to South Africa's democratic process. more

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