South Africa - Ramaphosa Changes Post

Описание: (14 Apr 1996) T/I: 10:10:45 GS 10:25:40

Leading South African politician Cyril Ramaphosa, an outside
contender to succeed President Nelson Mandela, announced on
Saturday (13/4) that he is to leave Parliament for a high-powered
business post. However, Ramaphosa, a charismatic former union leader who played a key role against South Africa's old apartheid regime, will retain his position as secretary general of Mandela's African National
Congress (ANC). Ramaphosa will take a senior post in New Africa Investments, a black-owned conglomerate fast emerging as a major player in a business scene long dominated by whites. The shift of such a key
political figure to business marks the biggest move yet in black
economic empowerment in Mandela's new South Africa.

SHOWS:

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 13/4

WS of President Nelson Mandela and Ramaphosa
SOT Mandela announcing that Ramaphosa would take up a position
with the private sector; that he would resign from parliament,
but would remain secretary general of the ANC; and commending
Ramaphosa for his contribution to the ANC and the
nation-building effort;
SOT Ramaphosa saying his position in the ANC would remain
unchanged, but that his involvement in the ANC and the private
sector would be discussed in further detail at a later stage.
Photoop, Mandela and Ramaphosa shaking hands;
WS of presser;

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