We need a new Afrikaner story: letting go of fear and embracing belonging
The challenge is to ensure that the loudest Afrikaner voices are not those yearning for the 'good old days' but those committed to a more just and equitable future for all
02 March 2025 - 00:00
On the morning of February 11, I received a WhatsApp message from a close relative. It was a call to prayer, an urgent appeal to all who “care about South Africa” to pray for a petition that was to be handed over to the US embassy, because only God can help us out of this difficult situation...
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