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ANC in KZN to draw lessons from Madiba in fight against Covid-19

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The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has vowed to strengthen its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by drawing inspiration from late former statesman Nelson Mandela.

The party's provincial chair Sihle Zikalala paid tribute to the global icon in Howick on Nelson Mandela International Day on Saturday.“Humanity is facing one of the greatest threats in the 21st century, the Covid-19 pandemic.”

“We have learnt from the family that this fearless and revolutionary activist of our movement also had Covid-19. Even with heavy hearts, we must release her beautiful soul and fighting spirit to her legendary parents. ​ “Let us refuse to be swallowed by Covid-19 and the fear that surrounds it. While fear is important to encourage responsible behaviour, but we must also simultaneously guard against turning fear into an epidemic itself.”“Mandela wrote to mam’ Winnie that: 'Remember that hope is a powerful weapon even when all else is lost.'“Our economy, in line with the global economy, is suffocating and behaving like it is in chains, as if it is in prison.

 

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