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Regent Wayne Xami Thomas, an Indigenous South African leader, pastor, and founder of the Africa Zion Alliance, speaks openly about what real apartheid looked like — and why calling Israel an “apartheid state” is a dangerous distortion of history.Wayne lived through actual apartheid in South Africa. In this conversation, he explains:• What real apartheid was: forced removals, segregation, banned professions, state violence• Why the comparison to Israel is false — and offensive to real victims• Why, as an Indigenous African leader, he believes Israel is an Indigenous nation• How antisemitic narratives entered Africa and the West• The genocide of Christians across Africa that the world ignores• Why South Africa’s government went after Israel at the ICJ• How foreign influence, corruption, and internal politics shaped South Africa’s anti-Israel stance• Why many African Christians strongly support Israel despite their government• The spiritual and historical connection he sees between Israel and AfricaThis is one of the clearest testimonies you will hear from someone who lived under real apartheid and refuses to let that history be misused.Chapters00:00Debunking the Apartheid Claim Against Israel03:09Understanding the Koi People and Their Heritage05:51The Reality of Genocide Against Christians08:53Indigenous Rights and Historical Claims11:58The Misuse of the Term 'Colonialism'14:48The Distinction Between Apartheid and Israel's Reality18:06The Role of Christians in Supporting Israel20:59The Political Landscape in South Africa24:08The Importance of Grassroots Support27:03The Future of Koi People and Their Advocacy30:04The Influence of Western Narratives on Victimhood33:11Courage in the Face of Adversity36:03The Need for Truth and Responsibility39:01Closing Thoughts on Unity and Support📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#Apartheid#Indigenous#Christianity#Africa#Zion