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"What I fear is that the liberators emerge as elitists who drive around in Mercedes Benzes and use the resources of this country to live in palaces and to gather riches." - Chris Hani

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"What I fear is that the liberators emerge as elitists who drive around in Mercedes Benzes and use the resources of this country to live in palaces and to gather riches." - Chris Hani

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Which is why hierarchy must be dismantled or else those in charge will ensure they stay in charge.

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