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Cyril Ramaphosa

Becky Milligan looks back at the extraordinary life of South Africa's new president.

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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13 minutes

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Sun 18 Feb 2018 17:40

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  • Sat 17 Feb 2018 19:00
  • Sun 18 Feb 2018 05:45
  • Sun 18 Feb 2018 17:40

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