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Personally, I believe in self-determination, but in the context of one South Africa - so that my self-determination is b
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"Personally, I believe in self-determination, but in the context of one South Africa - so that my self-determination is based in this region, and with my people"

- Mangosuthu Buthelezi

About this Quote

Mangosuthu Buthelezi's quote speaks to the concept of self-determination, which is the right of a group of people to identify their own fate and to govern themselves. Buthelezi is advocating for self-determination within the context of one South Africa, indicating that he believes that all South Africans should have the right to identify their own fate and to govern themselves. He is likewise emphasizing the value of cumulative self-determination, as he thinks that self-determination ought to be based in the region and with the people. This quote speaks to the idea of cumulative action and unity, as Buthelezi is promoting for a combined South Africa in which all people have the right to identify their own fate. This quote is an effective suggestion of the importance of cumulative action and unity in order to attain a better future for all South Africans.

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Mangosuthu Buthelezi This quote is written / told by Mangosuthu Buthelezi somewhere between August 27, 1928 and today. He was a famous Leader from South Africa. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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