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Construction begins on the leadership academy.

Soon, construction began on 52 acres southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. Hundreds of workers poured their hearts into a campus built to inspire greatness. The 28 buildings include a theater, library, dining hall, classrooms and dormitories.

Published on January 01, 2006

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