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Ramphele on democracy, white supremacy and leadership

Dr Mamphela Ramphele has been co-president of the “Club of Rome” since 2018. The 73-year-old South African medical doctor and anti-apartheid activist has always been a formidable champion of human rights. She was managing director of the World Bank before founding the South African party Agang South Africa in 2013. Sven Lilienström, the founder of Faces of Democracy, spoke to Ramphele about democracy, white supremacy and about why women are better leaders.

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