As South Africa marks former president Thabo Mbeki’s 84th birthday, many people know him as the country’s second democratically elected president. But beyond the political speeches and history books, there are several lesser-known details about the man who helped shape South Africa’s post-apartheid era. Also see: WATCH: Thabo Mbeki hails Mkhwanazi for unmasking corruption Born on […]
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Former president Thabo Mbeki has praised KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for exposing corruption within the criminal justice system. Nhlanhla’s claims that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is linked to crime syndicates are under investigation at the Madlanga Commission. Speaking at an ANC political school in Durban on Saturday, Mbeki said the ANC has been infiltrated […]
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Former president Thabo Mbeki has written a strongly worded open letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen, criticising the Democratic Alliance’s decision to withdraw from the national dialogue while remaining in the Government of National Unity (GNU). He called John and DA federal chair Helen Zille “arrogant” and accused them of showing contempt for the South […]
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Lukhanyo Calata, son of slain anti-apartheid activist Fort Calata, has reportedly criticised former president Thabo Mbeki for trying to insert himself into a legal case brought by victims of apartheid-era crimes. According to The Citizen, Thabo and ex-justice minister Brigitte Mabandla have applied to join the case as respondents, arguing that the legal action poses a […]
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There appears to be a battle of the former presidents as Thabo Mbeki questions the nature of Jacob Zuma’s incarceration at Robben Island prison. In a recent meeting held by the African National Congress’s (ANC) National Executive Committee, former President Thabo questioned the existence of the trial which led to Jacob’s sentencing to Robben Island. […]
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Former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki has made it clear that despite disagreements with the way the African National Congress (ANC) governs the country, he still remains a devoted member of the ruling party. On Thursday Thabo led the party’s election campaign in one of their biggest supporting townships, Soweto. In the past, the […]
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Former president Thabo Mbeki recently delivered a talk at the University of South Africa’s Winnie-Madikizela-Mandela building, Muckeneuck campus in an event attended by distinguished guests, professors and students. The Conversation with Thabo Mbeki is part of Thabo Mbeki African school of Public and International Affairs programme. While delivering his talk, the former president touched many things […]
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There has been a big buzz surrounding the video of a speech made by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, in which he stated that the removal of former president Thabo Mbeki was a wrong decision. The speech came while the ANC canvased for the upcoming national elections in 2024. In his address which highlighted several issues, […]
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