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Hyena learned hard way how image counts; Perhaps this Xhosa tale could help those in the ANC succession battle.(News)
The Star (South Africa)
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November 16, 2006
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BYLINE: max du preez
The ancient tradition of communicating wisdom and truth about life and human behaviour through story-telling survives only in traditional, rural societies. It is a pity. We could all benefit from the stories, legends and myths told for thousands of years.
Here's a very old Xhosa story as an example. Perhaps the parties involved in the ANC succession battle could learn from it.
Hyena and Jackal lived in the same neighbourhood. Hyena was the strong and confident type, while Jackal was more insecure; some said he was envious of ...
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