Evidence given at the inquiry by government’s head of acquisitions during the arms deal might contain at least one controversy previously introduced.
From knowing corruption is a "Western paradigm" to abhorring dogs and gay people: welcome to Jacob Zuma’s idea of what it means to be an African.
There were differences between SA and the US’s administrations on various matters, but these never led to bad relations, writes Thabo Mbeki.
Six years ago South Africa’s president was ousted by his enemies in the ANC. Ex-editor Ray Hartley looks back.
Inspired by the legacies of US and African leaders, the library is intended to give context to issues that characterised the former president’s term.
The presidency abandoned previous plans to rely on the fact that the Khampepe report was "missing", in its efforts to prevent the report’s release.
Zimbabwe has thanked President Jacob Zuma and his predecessors for the role they played in resolving Zimbabwe’s decade-long political crisis.
The public outcry about the arms deal is not just rumour and allegation. Here are seven inconvenient facts for those who say, "Where is the evidence?"
Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied any knowledge of an investigation by the US into the purchasing of fighter jets for SA during the arms deal.
Former state president says he merely presided over the processes and endorses his ministers’ evidence.
The commission’s questions will be limited to his role in implementing the policy groundwork to buy arms, and his opinion on its affordability.
The arms deal commission is due to announce soon when Thabo Mbeki, president at the time the contracts were signed, will testify.
Giving evidence at the Seriti commission, the former defence minister has dismissed a question relating to the ANC benefiting from the arms deal.
Ministers due to testify at the arms commission will not answer fraud and corruption allegations but could be asked about a mysterious report.
Condolences poured in for former struggle veteran Epainette Mbeki who died in a hospital in East London on Saturday.
Mark Gevisser looks back on the life of activist and struggle stalwart Epainette Mbeki.
Anti-apartheid activist Epainette Mbeki has died at the age of 98.
The commission has made little progress in answering corruption claims. As former ministers testify, these details are unlikely to become clearer.
The commission of inquiry into the multibillion-rand arms deal in Pretoria has been postponed once again.
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi speaks to M&G about elections, leadership and other issues facing South African politics.
Members of Parliament bid Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe farewell as he announced his retirement from government.
M&G readers comment on comparisons of Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, and say we need cool heads when it comes to pharmaceutical drugs.
Apartheid-era regionalism is a pervasive and damaging mind-set among our current rulers, writes Rapule Tabane.
The former president says the current government is rife with tribalism, which perpetuates corruption and is used to manipulate some.
The ANC has welcomed the release of a task team report on Nkandla but taken exception to comparing the upgrade costs to previous administrations.
Thabo Mbeki shares his thoughts on the booing of Jacob Zuma, the state of leadership, Madiba’s legacy and whether he would return to local politics.
Former president Thabo Mbeki is not perturbed by the heckling of Jacob Zuma but has called for leaders to be more selfless.
For the black youngsters of the 1990s, it was Madiba’s role as the head of MK that gave him the respect he needed to bring peaceful reconciliation.
Thabo Mbeki says the people who were part of Nelson Mandela’s vision of reconciliation will not allow racial tension to take over the country.
Barack Obama spoke movingly. Ban Ki-moon paid tribute. But the crowd drew most of the attention at Nelson Mandela’s massive state memorial service.
Thabo Mbeki has spoken about the need for strong leadership in SA and honouring the Constitution, as he paid tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to former South African boxer and junior flyweight champion Baby Jake Matlala, who has died aged 51.