Cyril Ramaphosa: Son of Soweto

Published: Feb. 17, 2018, 3:06 a.m.

Becky Milligan looks back at the extraordinary life of South Africa\u2019s new president. From humble beginnings, he became a lawyer, established the country\u2019s 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\u2019s richest men \u2013 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?