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Brienno é uma charmosa e autêntica vila medieval escondida na margem ocidental do Lago de Como, na região da Lombardia.

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Mourners at the funeral of Steve Biko, 1977. Credit: Peter Jordan

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Welcome to edition 24 of the laidback sounds with Mandla Mthimkulu now til 3pm...happy sunday 🎧

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True strength is rarely found in the moments when you are winning. It is found in the quiet, difficult decisions you make when you are at your lowest point.

Live your life not celebrating victories, but overcoming defeats.

Ernesto Che Guevara was a trained medical doctor long before he became a global revolutionary icon. His perspective was forged during his travels as a young man, where he witnessed firsthand the immense suffering and poverty of the South American working class. He understood that victory is often a fleeting state, but the discipline required to rise after a defeat is what truly defines an individual.

In a world that prioritizes the highlight reel, there is a profound power in embracing the struggle. When you stop chasing the trophy and start focusing on the resilience required to stay in the fight, you develop a depth of character that success alone can never provide.

What was a defeat in your life that ultimately led to your greatest growth?

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South African writer, author and activist Alan Paton (1903-1988) at his home near Durban in South Africa in 1981. Credit: Peter Jordan

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Book: The African Patriots - The Story of the African National Congress of South Africa by Mary Benson