1 . Born in Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1952
2 . Detained in 1974 and 1976 for anti-apartheid activities and launched the National Union of Mineworkers in 1982
3 . Chairman of the National Reception Committee which prepared for Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in 1990
4 . Became an MP and chairman of constitutional assembly in 1994
5 . Moved full-time into business in 1997, becoming one of South Africa’s richest businessmen
6 . On Lonmin board during 2012 Marikana massacre
7 . Elected ANC leader in 2017 and on 15 February 2018 became president after the resignation of Jacob Zuma