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When Charles Abrahams told his teachers he was going to be a heart surgeon they laughed. This was Apartheid South Africa and kids like Charles had no business having such lofty ambitions. But Charles knew something those teachers didn't. He was destined for a bigger life and nobody was going to stand in his way.

Hear how he ended up suing the gold industry on new World Service podcast Lives Less Ordinary.

Producer: Fiona Woods
Video by Troy Holmes