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A Statue of Liberty obsession

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In Johann’s own words, he collects something quite unusual, and to his knowledge, something that no one else in South Africa collects. His obsession with the Statue of Liberty began in his childhood... and he has even built his own one in his lounge!
6 Sep 2021 English South Africa Hobbies · Society & Culture

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