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Michael Cardo

About Michael Cardo

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Michael Cardo is a member of Parliament in South Africa, and serves as the Shadow Minister of Employment and Labor. Born in Durban, he was educated at the University of Natal and the University of Cambridge. From the latter institution he holds a PhD in history. He worked as a political researcher, speech writer, and policy analyst before being elected to Parliament in 2014. His most recent book is Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty (2023).