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The Open Book - Love & Forgiveness

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The whole country was united behind the Korkie family when Pierre Korkie was held hostage in Yemen by al-Qaeda for nearly two years before being killed hours before he was due for release. Loyiso Bala speaks with Pierre’s widow, Yolande Korkie, who has chronicled her family’s ordeal in her book entitled ‘558 Days’. Yolande talks about her spiritual journey to forgiveness and acceptance.
18 Feb 2016 English South Africa Christianity · Religion & Spirituality

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