From business moguls like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, to political insiders like Joel Pollak, several South African men have found their way into Donald Trump’s orbit. Rebecca Davis unpacks who they are, how they got there, and what role they play in the US president’s world.

Written & Narrated by Rebecca Davis
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
Edited by Rufaro Chiswo
Original Music & Design by Bernard Kotze

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