A seismic shift in South Africa's political landscape in May's election was what ultimately clinched McKenzie a Cabinet position. Suddenly McKenzie, the ex-convict, became McKenzie the cabinet minister.
He tells NPR how he grew up poor in a neighborhood rife with street gangs under apartheid, joining a gang as he felt criminals were the only ones free under racial oppression.
In jail, McKenzie was a gang leader turned whistleblower. He exposed corruption and abuse, leading to an official investigation.
After early parole, he transitioned to being a businessman, starting as a dollar millionaire, showcasing his unique journey from criminal to minister and entrepreneur.
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