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January 23, 2013

Could Cyril Ramaphosa Be the Best Leader South Africa Has Not Yet Had?

Twenty years ago, Ramaphosa was by Mandela’s side as apartheid ended and in line to become deputy president. He didn’t get the job. Now one of the richest men in Africa, he’s finally getting the chance.

Bill Keller New York Times Magazine Jan 2013 20min Permalink