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Thabo Mbeki

Blade Nzimande: Replacing Mbeki with Zuma did not solve our problems
Article
/ 20 April 2017

Blade Nzimande: Replacing Mbeki with Zuma did not solve our problems

The SACP secretary general says an anti-Zuma campaign will not resolve the fundamental causes of the problems facing the country.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s constitution is under attack
Article
/ 20 March 2017

South Africa’s constitution is under attack

The Concourt repeatedly steps in to protect vulnerable people and perform what former deputy chief Justice Moseneke calls its "transformative role"

By Richard Calland
Are South Africans up to Thabo Mbeki’s call for a ‘rebirth’?
Analysis
/ 1 March 2017

Are South Africans up to Thabo Mbeki’s call for a ‘rebirth’?

In his inaugural speech as Unisa chancellor, Mbeki raised a number issues which remain pertinent in the country.

By Sabelo Ndlovu-gatsheni
Thabo Mbeki: Attacking foreign nationals is not patriotic or revolutionary
Article
/ 27 February 2017

Thabo Mbeki: Attacking foreign nationals is not patriotic or revolutionary

The newly-elected chancellor of Unisa says South Africans must not forget the support shown by African countries during the struggle for liberation.

By Tshidi Madia
LISTEN: Thabo Mbeki’s apartheid-era bailout interview with Madonsela
Article
/ 23 January 2017

LISTEN: Thabo Mbeki’s apartheid-era bailout interview with Madonsela

The ex-president was one of many prominent figures to be interviewed in the probe into a bailout given to Absa.

By Athandiwe Saba
So how did Mugabe get away with it? Zimbabweans look to the Gambia with envy
Africa
/ 21 January 2017

So how did Mugabe get away with it? Zimbabweans look to the Gambia with envy

While Jammeh has been ostracised by regional body Ecowas, SADC did no such thing nine years ago.

By News 24
Prickly Mbeki defends his failure to act on apartheid bailout matter
Article
/ 20 January 2017

Prickly Mbeki defends his failure to act on apartheid bailout matter

The public protector’s leaked report has set the cat among the pigeons. Some claim the facts have been skewed to the point of absurdity.

By Athandiwe Saba
Jacob Zuma lives to fight another day though fallout from latest revolt will live on
Article
/ 30 November 2016

Jacob Zuma lives to fight another day though fallout from latest revolt will live on

An unprecedented number of senior NEC members, including six cabinet ministers, risked their jobs to urge Zuma to resign.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa has not yet reached its tipping point – Mbeki
Article
/ 8 November 2016

South Africa has not yet reached its tipping point – Mbeki

The former president listed issues plaguing the country including corruption, the looting of state funds and the infighting in the ANC.

By Amanda Khoza News24
​Thabo Mbeki Foundation: Former president is alive and well, in Ethiopia for talks
Article
/ 14 August 2016

​Thabo Mbeki Foundation: Former president is alive and well, in Ethiopia for talks

Foundation states that rumours on social media of a heart attack were a hoax.

By Staff Reporter
Former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe insist their votes are their secrets
Article
/ 3 August 2016

Former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe insist their votes are their secrets

The former presidents went to the polls and spoke about the importance of elections, but Mbeki is still secretive about his choice.

By Sipho Kings
Thabo Mbeki meets ANC candidates but refuses to endorse anyone
Article
/ 2 August 2016

Thabo Mbeki meets ANC candidates but refuses to endorse anyone

The former president insisted ‘people should not read into’ his meeting with EFF leader Julius Malema on Monday.

By Sipho Kings
Malema tries to get Mbeki to endorse the EFF for local elections with house visit
Article
/ 1 August 2016

Malema tries to get Mbeki to endorse the EFF for local elections with house visit

Former presidents and related VIPs are used to try and grab the last few votes after campaigns ended. Well, except for one.

By Raeesa Pather
​Government’s economic plans all sound the same. We need a socioeconomic overhaul
Article
/ 18 July 2016

​Government’s economic plans all sound the same. We need a socioeconomic overhaul

In his latest book on economic and social inclusion, Vusi Gumede addresses the question of how to get the country back on track.

By Vusi Gumede
Mbeki launches veiled attack on Zuma for disregarding the Constitution
Article
/ 9 May 2016

Mbeki launches veiled attack on Zuma for disregarding the Constitution

Thabo Mbeki believes the responsibility for SA’s failure to achieve its constitutional ideals lies firmly at the feet of its leaders.

By Staff Reporter
Mbeki comments on the South Sudan crisis, urges reconciliation
Article
/ 26 April 2016

Mbeki comments on the South Sudan crisis, urges reconciliation

Former president Thabo Mbeki was the African Union’s chief mediator in the conflict in Sudan that led to the creation of South Sudan in 2011.

By Staff Reporter
No big bang in arms deal
Article
/ 21 April 2016

No big bang in arms deal

All the controversy has returned to haunt the findings of an investigation badly compromised, with the Seriti commission making no findings.

By Sipho Kings
Mbeki denies links to the Guptas
Article
/ 11 April 2016

Mbeki denies links to the Guptas

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation issued a statement on Monday denying any connections with the Gupta family as had been reported in the media on Sunday.

By Michelle Solomon
Mbeki weighs in on Concourt’s Nkandla judgment
Article
/ 11 April 2016

Mbeki weighs in on Concourt’s Nkandla judgment

The full text of former president Thabo Mbeki’s response to the Constitutional Court judgment.

By Thabo Mbeki Author
Mentor was activist and valued ANC MP – Mbeki
Article
/ 16 March 2016

Mentor was activist and valued ANC MP – Mbeki

Former President Thabo Mbeki speaks out about former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor, who this week accused the Guptas of offering her a ministerial position.

By News 24
15 questions for Thabo Mbeki
Article
/ 10 March 2016

15 questions for Thabo Mbeki

Not 27 questions, as some other figures of authority face, but a mere 15 for the former president.

By Shaun De Waal
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Article
/ 10 March 2016

Snub Mbeki like he did Nkosi

About 35 000 babies could have been born without HIV had the president listened to the boy.

By Mia Malan
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Article
/ 8 March 2016

Mbeki deserves to be condemned by history, says TAC

The ex-president will be judged harshly for his unrepentant stance over an estimated 300 000 HIV-related deaths, the activist organisation says.

By Mia Malan
Mbeki addresses ‘Aids denialism’ criticism
Article
/ 7 March 2016

Mbeki addresses ‘Aids denialism’ criticism

In the latest of his series of letters, former president Thabo Mbeki denies that he ever said "HIV does not cause Aids". Read his full article here.

By Thabo Mbeki Author
How Mbeki’s character and his Aids denialism are intimately linked
Article
/ 3 March 2016

How Mbeki’s character and his Aids denialism are intimately linked

Critics say that Thabo Mbeki’s character matters less than his AIDS denialism, but these things are actually intimately linked.

By Staff Reporter
NPA: Mbeki not behind Zuma prosecution
Article
/ 2 March 2016

NPA: Mbeki not behind Zuma prosecution

The National Prosecuting Authority insists there is "no suggestion or evidence" that Thabo Mbeki was behind allegations against the president.

By Staff Reporter
Mbeki rewrites his administration’s SA-Zimbabwe relations
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Mbeki rewrites his administration’s SA-Zimbabwe relations

In a letter published on his Facebook page, the former president ignores the concerns of many observers about the legitimacy of the 2002 elections.

By Phillip De Wet
Mbeki guilty of misinterpreting the law
Analysis
/ 17 February 2016

Mbeki guilty of misinterpreting the law

The former president’s excuse of "national security" for interfering in the prosecution of Jackie Selebi is a misinterpretation of the law.

By Lauren Kohn
Mbeki slams judge who accused him of conspiracy to get rid of Zuma
Article
/ 15 February 2016

Mbeki slams judge who accused him of conspiracy to get rid of Zuma

The former president has accused retired judge Chris Nicholson of putting a "judicial stamp of approval" on allegations against him.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mbeki foundation lambasts the Mail & Guardian
Analysis
/ 21 January 2016

Mbeki foundation lambasts the Mail & Guardian

Chairperson feels that freedom of speech only applies to the M&G itself and those with whom it agrees

By Staff Reporter
Mbeki is back, with guns blazing
Article
/ 14 January 2016

Mbeki is back, with guns blazing

Upset at what he sees as his tarnished legacy, ex-president Thabo Mbeki wants to set the record straight.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Please put a lid on it, Mbeki
Article
/ 14 January 2016

Editorial: Please put a lid on it, Mbeki

Former president Thabo Mbeki is back in the public debate – as if nothing has changed. His opinions surely haven’t, sadly.

By Editorial
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