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Luyolo Mkentane: Hello and welcome to my blog. I’m a seasoned all-round journalist with more than 15 years' industry experience. I’m passionate about local government, geopolitics, labour issues, and current affairs.

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'Always bear in mind that the people are not fighting for ideas, for the things in anyone's head. They are fighting to win material benefits, to live better and in peace, to see their lives go forward, to guarantee the future of their children…' - Amilcar Cabral

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