Gaolathe�s speech before speech
Friday, July 17, 2015
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Gaolathe
So for now I will hold my horses, and attend to the conveyance of my good wishes to you as you travel to the venue of our congress, Gantsi.
It is chilly at night-time, please carry your warmest jackets, and if you don’t mind borrow your uncle’s or auntie’s ‘mhlangomas’ the old-fashioned long ones. Carry your blankets too, the heaviest one at your house. Importantly, bring with you an open heart as well as a sense of purpose and responsibility.
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