One of South Africa's most prominent anti-apartheid activists, Cyril Ramaphosa, is to take over the McDonald's fast-food chain in the country, it has been announced.Who is Cyril Ramaphosa?
Born 1952 in Soweto
Twice jailed in 1970s for fighting apartheid
1982: Started powerful National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)
1990: On committee which received Nelson Mandela when he was freed from prison
1997: Resigned from parliament after losing race to succeed Mandela as president
2000: Founded Shanduka business group - interests include mining, real estate, banking and telecommunications
Sits on various international boards, including Coca-Cola International Advisory Board
Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/12777271
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