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Mtshezi Yonk'insipho Iyawasha Mkhize says... From a Christian point of view he is correct, da Bible teaches tht God appoints King! So shut up n read in context! Whether tht Leader or President is what we deem as good or the most horrible, it don't take away tht they were appointed by God according to scripture! Read the article...

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