Sam Mkokeli in conversation with Mac Maharaj and Pallo Jordan

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Two ANC stalwarts and former anti-apartheid activists Mac Maharaj and Pallo Jordan were on 22 September discussing their book Breakthrough with journalist and columnist Sam Mkokeli during a virtual dialogue which he jointly organised with SowetanLive.

23 Sep 2021 English South Africa Politics · News Sam Mkokeli

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