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Big Change In South Africa

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Episode 3 recalls the incredible stories of Christians who greatly contributed to South Africa’s transition into a free democracy. In this thought-provoking new podcast series, host Jonathan Wilson and senior pastor Simon Lerefolo share how these largely forgotten, behind-the-scenes heroes made “The Downfall of Apartheid and the Healing of a Broken Nation” possible, in a desperate time of violence and mistrust.

Read the article here: https://ziwani.com/read/christians-and-the-downfall-of-apartheid
You can find Michael Cassidy’s book A Witness Forever here: https://www.amazon.com/Witness-Forever-Michael-Cassidy/dp/0340630329
5 Jul English South Africa Business · Christianity

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