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From bank robber to life coach

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Mark Kotze, a South African author, transformational life coach and speaker. He started off his career in banking and later a bit of broadcasting, but his life changed dramatically when he was arrested for bank robbery! He’s written a book about his experience called Mistaken Identity.
13 Aug 4AM English South Africa News

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