Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki is a South African politician and former President of South Africa, serving from 1999 to 2008. Known for his role in the anti-apartheid movement, Mbeki subsequently focused on economic and foreign policy issues during his presidency, advocating for African Renaissance and continental unity.
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Thabo Mbeki is referenced as a former president of South Africa and is involved in discussions about racial redress and transformation policies.
Mbeki Foundation warns abandoning redress risks racial rupture in South Africa
South Africa· 2026-09-28
Bozell has denied suggesting a role for Mbeki in mediating the strained relationship between South Africa and the US.
Bozell denies seeking Mbeki role as US-SA tensions deepenSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Bozell has separately denied reports that he proposed former president Thabo Mbeki as a mediator.
Lamola refuses policy retreat as US pressure intensifiesSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Thabo Mbeki was president of South Africa when the IWFSA was founded by his wife, Zanele Mbeki.
Women first but there is hope for everybodySouth Africa· 2026-08-07
The political transition following Thabo Mbeki’s resignation in 2008 was discussed by Kgomotso Phahlane.
Phahlane distances himself from TRC casesSouth Africa· 2026-07-31
Thabo Mbeki stood before the Thabo Mbeki Foundation's African Renaissance Podcast Seminar and discussed the National Democratic Revolution.
The National Democratic Revolution. How Far Have We Come?South Africa· 2026-07-28
Thabo Mbeki's plane landed in Nairobi, but he also did not disembark due to exhaustion.
Uhusiano usio na utulivu kati ya Kenya na Afrika Kusini Radio Maisha
Kenya· 2026-07-27
Deputy President Thabo Mbeki is described as austere and sombre while writing his speech.
waiting for the birth of that constitutionSouth Africa· 2026-07-17
Former President Thabo Mbeki’s statesman-like legacy is tainted by the signing of the R30 billion arms deal scandal.
Mandela’s dream betrayed by each of his Presidential successorsSouth Africa· 2026-07-17
Thabo Mbeki is mentioned as someone who blames military intelligence for the ANC’s current failures.
A Look at South Africa's Complex HistorySouth Africa· 2026-07-17
Thabo Mbeki pointed out that the decline in job creation in South Africa is due to policy failure, not migration.
Abahambe: Inside South Africa's manufactured season of scapegoatsKenya· 2026-07-14
Thabo Mbeki reminded participants at the NDR Seminar that the National Democratic Revolution is about national liberation and democratic change.
The NDR Is Not Dead — But It Must Be Rescued from SlogansSouth Africa· 2026-07-14
Thabo Mbeki has spoken out regarding the situation of African foreigners in South Africa.
Has South Africa become what millions of Africans fought for?Kenya· 2026-07-12
President Thabo Mbeki has always understood that nations are not built through policy alone.
To honour Mbeki is to reclaim the African voices history tried to burySouth Africa· 2026-07-02
Former president Thabo Mbeki reminded us in his historic speech I Am an African.
A call to action against Afrophobic violenceSouth Africa· 2026-06-30
Former president Thabo Mbeki has resurfaced to caution South Africans against anti-immigrant sentiment.
The retired firefighter who arrives at the scene of his own firesSouth Africa· 2026-06-20
Former president Thabo Mbeki refused to campaign for the ANC, citing concerns about corruption within the organisation.
campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11Thabo Mbeki was the President of South Africa during the time Magashe Titus Mafolo served as his political advisor.
A Tribute to Magashe Titus Mafolo – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-18
Thabo Mbeki is referenced as another political heavyweight that is absent in the current African political landscape.
Es geht um Islamismus, Ethnisierung und Imperialismus
Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Malatji said the youth league has learned from its past mistakes in backing the removals of Zuma and Thabo Mbeki as presidents before their terms ended.
I would rather support Magashule’s return to the ANC than that of Jacob Zuma – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-25
Thabo Mbeki is the former president of South Africa and the guest of honour at the event.
Mzimba MP Goes Global: Mumba Joins Mbeki, Sharma, and World Policy Heavyweights at Cape Town Conversation 2025 - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-11-25
Thabo Mbeki was proposed as a potential leader for the ANC as part of a national task team.
Ramaphosa would have betrayed ANC members if he resigned because he is an asset – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-18
Chakwera's appointment resembles the respected trajectories of former leaders who became global diplomats, such as South Africa’s Thabo Mbeki.
Chakwera’s Statesmanship Bears Fruit: Former President Appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Tanzania Peace Mission - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-17
Thabo Mbeki was a former South African president who guided efforts to revitalize and strengthen institutional frameworks for regional and continental cooperation.
Beyond Africa’s crisis of institutions!
Gambia· 2025-11-07Former South African President Thabo Mbeki delivered the keynote address, urging African nations to harness education and knowledge systems as tools for self-reliance.
Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba Calls for Overhaul of Malawi’s Education Curriculum - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-02
Thabo Mbeki is a former president who launched the Thabo Mbeki Foundation to promote his vision of African Renaissance.
From idea to institution – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-24
Thabo Mbeki's leadership is mentioned in the context of instability in the criminal justice system.
Time to fix SA’s justice system – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-24
Thabo Mbeki was the South African president known for his HIV denialism during the late 1990s.
Candice Andisiwe Sehoma’s life of activism – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-22
Thabo Mbeki led the 2015 High-Level Panel Report on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa.
Africa’s Legislators Unite in Johannesburg | Business
Liberia· 2025-10-14
Thabo Mbeki is the patron of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and has been involved in peace initiatives in Africa.
Media and controversial soundbites – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-10