EPISODE · Feb 17, 2018 · 14 MIN
Cyril Ramaphosa
from Profile · host BBC Radio 4
Becky Milligan looks back at the extraordinary life of South Africa's new president. From humble beginnings, he became a lawyer, established the country's most powerful trade union organisation and was a key player in negotiating the end of apartheid. After losing out at an earlier attempt to become president, he turned to business and rapidly became one of South Africa's richest men - while also attracting controversy over allegations about his role during the Marikana massacre of striking miners. As he takes power, what really makes him tick?Producer: Smita Patel Researcher: Darin Graham Editor Hugh Levinson.
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