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New South Africa President Vows to Fight Corruption

Markets surge as new South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in

The newly elected president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, told MPs he will seek to work with all political parties to improve peoples' lives. Addressing parliament minutes after being elected, Mr Ramaphosa said he'd make the struggle against corruption one of his main priorities. We hear from Alan Mukoki, the chief executive of the South African Chamber of Commerce, on what he thinks needs be done to turn around the country's fortunes.

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Thu 15 Feb 2018 15:32GMT

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  • Thu 15 Feb 2018 15:32GMT