Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is the current President of the Republic of South Africa.
How Did It All Go So Wrong?
President Thabo Mbeki offered a grand vision for South Africa - he promised to fix the economy and alleviate poverty. But nine years on, he has been forced from office in utter humiliation. Chris McGreal on the story behind his fall
'I Have Been a Loyal Member of the Anc for 52 Years' - Mbeki Resigns in Tv Address
Thabo Mbeki calls an emergency meeting of his cabinet as ministers threaten to resign in solidarity
Mbeki is Forced Out After Split in Anc
After nine years in office, South Africa's President has announced he will resign
Thabo Mbeki: Profile
South African president can claim credit over Zimbabwe negotiations but has mystified observers with his attitude to Aids
ANC Meets to Decide Mbeki's Future
South Africa's ruling party begins meeting to decide on whether to force President Thabo Mbeki from office
ANC to Vote on Ousting Mbeki As South African President
Party leadership to meet tomorrow after judge accuses president of influencing prosecutors against rival Jacob Zuma
Mbeki Fights for Survival After Zuma Showdown
South Africa's president fighting for his political life after damning court ruling
Mbeki Condemns Violence As a 'disgrace'
South African president calls for an end to violence against immigrants from other parts of Africa
Mbeki Will Fly to Zimbabwe in Mediation Bid
Pressure growing on Robert Mugabe not to continue delaying second round of presidential election
Mbeki and Tsvangirai Set for Talks on Zimbabwe Crisis
South African president has agreed to meet Zimbabwe's opposition leader, according to reports
Zuma Charged With Corruption
Jacob Zuma, who defeated Thabo Mbeki to become African National Congress leader, has been charged with alleged corruption, his lawyer says
ANC Conference Jeers Mbeki As Zuma Gains Upper Hand in Leadership Battle
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, was jeered and humiliated yesterday as he made a last-ditch attempt to retain control of the ruling African National Congress
Mbeki Set for Likely Defeat at Anc Conference
President Thabo Mbeki faces defeat in his attempt to remain leader of the ruling African National Congress when the party's conference opens on Sunday
Mbeki May Be Forced to Call Election If Rival Wins Anc Poll
President's critics threaten no confidence vote by MPs· Corruption claims fail to erode Zuma's lead in race
Former Mp Claims Mbeki Killed Bae Bribery Inquiry
President Thabo Mbeki was involved in the ruling African National Congress leadership's blocking of a parliamentary investigation into alleged bribery by BAE Systems and other weapons firms in the country's biggest ever arms deal, according to a former MP
Appeal Court Ruling Against Zuma Intensifies Anc Power Struggle
The bitter power struggle between President Thabo Mbeki and his former deputy, Jacob Zuma, for control of the ruling African National Congress intensified yesterday when a South African court opened the way for Mr Zuma to be charged with corruption over a multi-billion dollar weapons deal.
Mbeki Admits He is Still Aids Dissident Six Years on
Leader regrets bowing to cabinet pressure · Presidential paper likens HIV scientists to Nazis
Mbeki Allies Attempt to Buy Paper Hostile to President
Bidders deny attempt to silence criticism· Johannesburg Sunday Times exposed corruption
Mbeki Cabinet Put Their Shirts on White Staying With Springboks
Rugby union: The South African government has put pressure on SA Rugby to retain the services of their World Cup-winning coach.
Notes on a South African Scandal
Thabo Mbeki is coming under increased pressure to reveal the truth behind the sacking of his director of public prosecutions, writes Chris McGreal.
Mbeki Accused of Protecting Police Chief After Prosecutor Suspended
President Thabo Mbeki has been accused of attempting to block the arrest of Jackie Selebi, South Africa's police chief and the head of Interpol, by suspending the director of public prosecutions.
Mbeki Denies Zimbabwe Talks Are Failing
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, chided critics of his handling of the political upheaval in Zimbabwe, saying his efforts to mediate between the government and opposition will deliver a resolution to the crisis.
Aids Activists Furious at Sacking By Mbeki
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, has sparked outrage among Aids activists by firing the highly popular deputy health minister on what they claimed were trumped up charges.
Mbeki Wants to Stay Anc Leader
Thabo Mbeki has signaled his desire to retain power behind the scenes after he steps down as South Africa's president in two years by remaining leader of the ruling African National Congress.
Pulled Film on 'paranoid' Mbeki Finally Aired
A documentary critical of South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, will finally be shown to the public today more than a year after it was made and after it was twice pulled from the state broadcaster amid accusations of political censorship.
Film Critical of Mbeki Finally to Be Aired
A documentary critical of South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, is scheduled to be shown to the public tomorrow, more than a year after it was made and after twice being pulled from the state broadcaster amid accusations of political censorship.
Blair Winds Up Africa Farewell Tour With Mbeki Meeting
Prime Minister Tony Blair will hold talks with the South African president, Thabo Mbeki, today on the final day of his farewell tour of the continent.
Botha Buried Amid Tributes and Censure
PW Botha, the unapologetic white leader of South Africa who sought to reform apartheid in an attempt to save it, was buried yesterday at a funeral attended by former foes, including the South African president, Thabo Mbeki.
Mbeki Under Pressure Over Luxury House Purchase
The struggle for the future leadership of South Africa heated up at the weekend when, for the first time, the former deputy president Jacob Zuma launched an open attack on President Thabo Mbeki, accusing him of over-centralising power.
Aids Campaigner Calls on World Leaders to Speak Out Against Mbeki
A leading South African Aids campaigner has called on world leaders to speak out against the government of Thabo Mbeki, which he claimed was responsible for the continuing but unnecessary devastation wreaked in his country by Aids.
'Terrible Silence' Over Mbeki's Record on Aids
A South African Aids campaigner has called on world leaders to speak out against the government of Thabo Mbeki, which he claims is responsible for the continuing but unnecessary devastation wreaked in his country by Aids.
Broadcaster Bans Mbeki's Critics
South Africa's public broadcaster has banned high-profile critics of the government from its programmes, fuelling claims of bias towards the ruling African National Congress.
State Television Channel Cancels Critical Mbeki Documentary
South Africa's public broadcaster was embroiled in a censorship row yesterday after it cancelled a TV documentary critical of Thabo Mbeki.
Mbeki Unveils £37bn Spending Plan for Poor
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, announced plans yesterday to spend 400bn rand (£37bn) over five years on the country's poor.
Mbeki Hints at Cash for Crisis-torn Zimbabwe
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, gave his clearest indication yesterday that his government will give financial assistance to Zimbabwe.
Mbeki Appoints Woman As Deputy
A former schoolteacher who was elected to parliament in South Africa's first free elections is to be sworn in today as the country's first female deputy president.
Mbeki's Former Deputy to Stand Trial
The political career of Jacob Zuma, the man once tipped to succeed Thabo Mbeki as South Africa's next president, was on the ropes yesterday after he was charged with corruption.
Mbeki's 'heir Apparent' Faces Corruption Charges
The man sacked last week as South Africa's deputy president and once tipped as a future leader is to face corruption charges, it was announced today.
Mbeki Fires Deputy in Corruption Scandal
South Africa's deputy president, Jacob Zuma, who was tipped to become the next leader of Africa's economic powerhouse, was dismissed yesterday after being implicated in a corruption scandal.
Fraud Verdict Implicates Mbeki's Deputy
South Africa's popular deputy president, Jacob Zuma, was confronted with calls for his resignation yesterday after his former financial adviser and friend was found guilty of corruption in a case that has gripped the nation.
Mbeki Attacks 'racist' Churchill
President Thabo Mbeki has made a withering attack on Winston Churchill and other historic British figures, branding them racists who ravaged Africa and blighted its post-colonial development.
France Sends Planes for Ivory Coast Expats
South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, arrived in Ivory Coast yesterday to launch an African Union effort to resolve the crisis, as violence continued for the fourth day. At least 10 people were killed and hundreds wounded as French troops, protesters and local security forces clashed...
Mbeki Turns Aids Row Into Race Issue
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa has caused a race row by making a scathing attack on white people who link HIV/Aids to the alleged promiscuous and predatory behaviour of black Africans. Mr Mbeki turned a parliamentary debate on HIV and rape into a broadside against "bigots" who he...
Mbeki's Deputy in Fraud Scandal
Crisis over biggest trial since apartheid. It has been dubbed Hamlet without the prince, a trial where the accused is absent but which could determine if he is to rule South Africa.
Mbeki Says Crime Reports Are Racist
President Thabo Mbeki has made a withering attack on commentators who argue that violent crime is out of control in South Africa, calling them white racists who want the country to fail. He said crime was falling but some journalists distorted reality by depicting black people as...
Mbeki Sued in Us for Exploitation
ANC 'sided with big business'.
Young to Snub Mbeki in Poll
Ten years after South Africa turned its back on apartheid with its first fully democratic elections, the country returns to the polls this week for elections that are certain to sweep President Thabo Mbeki and the African National Congress back into power. But Mbeki's expected victory...
The Guardian Profile: Thabo Mbeki
South Africa's president has never relied on kissing babies to win office; he has kept his distance from voters, and sought respect rather than popularity. Now the ANC leader has found a common touch and his public are responding with delight.
Mbeki Claims Mugabe is Planning to Hold Talks With Opposition Leader
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa said yesterday that the government and opposition in Zimbabwe were to negotiate a solution to their their country's crisis. He said President Robert Mugabe and the Movement for Democratic Change had agreed to begin formal talks to end the political...
The Measure of Mbeki
As his second election contest approaches, the president of South Africa's record is decidedly mixed, writes Rory Carroll.
Mbeki Visits Mugabe - and His Sworn Rival
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, returned home empty handed from a trip to Zimbabwe last night after Robert Mugabe refused his call to revive negotiations with his opposition. Mr Mbeki spent three hours trying to persuade Mr Mugabe to reopen talks with the opposition Movement...
Mbeki Ups Aids Spending
South Africa will nearly quadruple its spending on HIV/Aids, a big step by President Thabo Mbeki's government to deal with the pandemic. South Africa has the highest number of people with HIV/Aids in the world, with an estimated 5.3 million - more than 12% of the population - infected. An...
Rage lingers after Mbeki acts on Aids
South African Aids and HIV sufferers and health workers yesterday welcomed the turn-around by President Thabo Mbeki's government to allow life-saving anti-retroviral drugs to reach the public.
Bush Backs Mbeki on Zimbabwe
President George Bush unexpectedly endorsed South Africa's soft approach to Robert Mugabe yesterday, but Zimbabwe's opposition said the US president had been misled about the regime's willingness to compromise. Mr Bush lauded South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki as an "honest broker" who...
Mbeki Apology for Jail Ordeal
It will take Derek Bond some time to adjust to his unwanted celebrity status. When he was told that the president was on the phone, the 72-year-old rotarian assumed it was the head of the Clifton Rotary Club. But the man on the line was the South African head of state, Thabo...
Resolute Mbeki Sees Off His Leftwing Critics
President's attack takes fight out of 'disloyal' dissidents in battle for the soul of the ANC.
ANC in flux after purge by Mbeki
South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, has purged rebellious members of the African National Congress who were accused of plotting a leftwing challenge to his leadership and turning Eastern Cape into a "political disaster area".
Anger at Mbeki's 'vulgar' £33m Jet
A new jet for President Thabo Mbeki flew into a storm of criticism in South Africa yesterday when allies of the government joined opponents in questioning the need for the aircraft and its cost. The £33m Boeing Business Jet, which is larger and pricier than rival aircraft, was...
Mbeki visit buoys Aids activists
South Africa's government took another step away from its controversial policy on Aids at the weekend when President Thabo Mbeki publicly associated himself with the provision of the anti-retroviral drugs that keep people with HIV/Aids alive.
Mbeki Allies Purged By Party
South Africa's Communist party has purged two of President Thabo Mbeki's closest allies and cabinet ministers from the party's central committee in protest at his policies. The party leadership failed to head off a rank-and-file revolt against the government even after persuading leading...
Communists' Row With Anc Tests Alliance
President Thabo Mbeki cancelled an opening speech to the South African Communist party congress yesterday as hostile delegates tried to purge the party's central committee of members who serve in his cabinet. He backed out less than 24 hours before the conference opened, delivering a snub...
Mbeki minister attacks UN fund's Aids grant
The South African government is embroiled in a fresh controversy over Aids after Thabo Mbeki's minister for health implicitly accused a multibillion pound United Nations fund of racism.
Mbeki Fights to Sell His Vision to Wary African Leaders
Thabo Mbeki has made hard compromises to keep his ambitious recovery plan for Africa on the international agenda.
Mbeki Accused of Smearing Aids Expert
South Africa's pre-eminent black Aids scientist has accused Thabo Mbeki's office of waging a campaign of coercion and vilification against medical researchers who challenge the president's unorthodox views on HIV. Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, president of the Medical Research Council...
South Africa Announces Aids Policy Turnaround
In a breakthrough for the Aids crisis facing South Africa, president Thabo Mbeki's government agreed yesterday to distribute state funded anti-retroviral drugs to rape victims. "At last, an Aids policy," declared South African newspaper the Daily Mail & Guardian, heralding the promised...
Mbeki Fights Ruling That Aids Drug Must Be Used
Thabo Mbeki's battle against Aids orthodoxy goes to the constitutional court tomorrow as the South African government seeks to overturn a judge's order requiring it to immediately provide anti-HIV drugs to pregnant women. The legal challenge comes days after the health and justice...
Crunch time for Mbeki's Africa plan
South African leader's decision on Zimbabwe will dictate future of Blair-backed vision for continent. Thabo Mbeki flies to Harare today and on to London tomorrow for a meeting that could ring the death knell for his vaunted "Marshall Plan for Africa".
Mbeki must tame the dictator
Richard Dowden recalls that apartheid South Africa got rid of Ian Smith and says history should repeat itself.
Mandela Attacks Mbeki's Aids Policy
Nelson Mandela is wading into the increasingly bitter dispute over the South African government's Aids policies by meeting the ruling African National Congress leadership today to press for an end to prevarication over a catastrophe he likened to a war. Mr Mandela has been under pressure...
After nine years in office, South Africa's President has announced he will resign
Thabo Mbeki: Profile
South African president can claim credit over Zimbabwe negotiations but has mystified observers with his attitude to Aids
ANC Meets to Decide Mbeki's Future
South Africa's ruling party begins meeting to decide on whether to force President Thabo Mbeki from office
ANC to Vote on Ousting Mbeki As South African President
Party leadership to meet tomorrow after judge accuses president of influencing prosecutors against rival Jacob Zuma
Mbeki Fights for Survival After Zuma Showdown
South Africa's president fighting for his political life after damning court ruling
Mbeki Condemns Violence As a 'disgrace'
South African president calls for an end to violence against immigrants from other parts of Africa
Mbeki Will Fly to Zimbabwe in Mediation Bid
Pressure growing on Robert Mugabe not to continue delaying second round of presidential election
Mbeki and Tsvangirai Set for Talks on Zimbabwe Crisis
South African president has agreed to meet Zimbabwe's opposition leader, according to reports
Zuma Charged With Corruption
Jacob Zuma, who defeated Thabo Mbeki to become African National Congress leader, has been charged with alleged corruption, his lawyer says
ANC Conference Jeers Mbeki As Zuma Gains Upper Hand in Leadership Battle
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, was jeered and humiliated yesterday as he made a last-ditch attempt to retain control of the ruling African National Congress
Mbeki Set for Likely Defeat at Anc Conference
President Thabo Mbeki faces defeat in his attempt to remain leader of the ruling African National Congress when the party's conference opens on Sunday
Mbeki May Be Forced to Call Election If Rival Wins Anc Poll
President's critics threaten no confidence vote by MPs· Corruption claims fail to erode Zuma's lead in race
Former Mp Claims Mbeki Killed Bae Bribery Inquiry
President Thabo Mbeki was involved in the ruling African National Congress leadership's blocking of a parliamentary investigation into alleged bribery by BAE Systems and other weapons firms in the country's biggest ever arms deal, according to a former MP
Appeal Court Ruling Against Zuma Intensifies Anc Power Struggle
The bitter power struggle between President Thabo Mbeki and his former deputy, Jacob Zuma, for control of the ruling African National Congress intensified yesterday when a South African court opened the way for Mr Zuma to be charged with corruption over a multi-billion dollar weapons deal.
Mbeki Admits He is Still Aids Dissident Six Years on
Leader regrets bowing to cabinet pressure · Presidential paper likens HIV scientists to Nazis
Mbeki Allies Attempt to Buy Paper Hostile to President
Bidders deny attempt to silence criticism· Johannesburg Sunday Times exposed corruption
Mbeki Cabinet Put Their Shirts on White Staying With Springboks
Rugby union: The South African government has put pressure on SA Rugby to retain the services of their World Cup-winning coach.
Notes on a South African Scandal
Thabo Mbeki is coming under increased pressure to reveal the truth behind the sacking of his director of public prosecutions, writes Chris McGreal.
Mbeki Accused of Protecting Police Chief After Prosecutor Suspended
President Thabo Mbeki has been accused of attempting to block the arrest of Jackie Selebi, South Africa's police chief and the head of Interpol, by suspending the director of public prosecutions.
Mbeki Denies Zimbabwe Talks Are Failing
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, chided critics of his handling of the political upheaval in Zimbabwe, saying his efforts to mediate between the government and opposition will deliver a resolution to the crisis.
Aids Activists Furious at Sacking By Mbeki
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, has sparked outrage among Aids activists by firing the highly popular deputy health minister on what they claimed were trumped up charges.
Mbeki Wants to Stay Anc Leader
Thabo Mbeki has signaled his desire to retain power behind the scenes after he steps down as South Africa's president in two years by remaining leader of the ruling African National Congress.
Pulled Film on 'paranoid' Mbeki Finally Aired
A documentary critical of South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, will finally be shown to the public today more than a year after it was made and after it was twice pulled from the state broadcaster amid accusations of political censorship.
Film Critical of Mbeki Finally to Be Aired
A documentary critical of South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, is scheduled to be shown to the public tomorrow, more than a year after it was made and after twice being pulled from the state broadcaster amid accusations of political censorship.
Blair Winds Up Africa Farewell Tour With Mbeki Meeting
Prime Minister Tony Blair will hold talks with the South African president, Thabo Mbeki, today on the final day of his farewell tour of the continent.
Botha Buried Amid Tributes and Censure
PW Botha, the unapologetic white leader of South Africa who sought to reform apartheid in an attempt to save it, was buried yesterday at a funeral attended by former foes, including the South African president, Thabo Mbeki.
Mbeki Under Pressure Over Luxury House Purchase
The struggle for the future leadership of South Africa heated up at the weekend when, for the first time, the former deputy president Jacob Zuma launched an open attack on President Thabo Mbeki, accusing him of over-centralising power.
Aids Campaigner Calls on World Leaders to Speak Out Against Mbeki
A leading South African Aids campaigner has called on world leaders to speak out against the government of Thabo Mbeki, which he claimed was responsible for the continuing but unnecessary devastation wreaked in his country by Aids.
'Terrible Silence' Over Mbeki's Record on Aids
A South African Aids campaigner has called on world leaders to speak out against the government of Thabo Mbeki, which he claims is responsible for the continuing but unnecessary devastation wreaked in his country by Aids.
Broadcaster Bans Mbeki's Critics
South Africa's public broadcaster has banned high-profile critics of the government from its programmes, fuelling claims of bias towards the ruling African National Congress.
State Television Channel Cancels Critical Mbeki Documentary
South Africa's public broadcaster was embroiled in a censorship row yesterday after it cancelled a TV documentary critical of Thabo Mbeki.
Mbeki Unveils £37bn Spending Plan for Poor
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, announced plans yesterday to spend 400bn rand (£37bn) over five years on the country's poor.
Mbeki Hints at Cash for Crisis-torn Zimbabwe
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, gave his clearest indication yesterday that his government will give financial assistance to Zimbabwe.
Mbeki Appoints Woman As Deputy
A former schoolteacher who was elected to parliament in South Africa's first free elections is to be sworn in today as the country's first female deputy president.
Mbeki's Former Deputy to Stand Trial
The political career of Jacob Zuma, the man once tipped to succeed Thabo Mbeki as South Africa's next president, was on the ropes yesterday after he was charged with corruption.
Mbeki's 'heir Apparent' Faces Corruption Charges
The man sacked last week as South Africa's deputy president and once tipped as a future leader is to face corruption charges, it was announced today.
Mbeki Fires Deputy in Corruption Scandal
South Africa's deputy president, Jacob Zuma, who was tipped to become the next leader of Africa's economic powerhouse, was dismissed yesterday after being implicated in a corruption scandal.
Fraud Verdict Implicates Mbeki's Deputy
South Africa's popular deputy president, Jacob Zuma, was confronted with calls for his resignation yesterday after his former financial adviser and friend was found guilty of corruption in a case that has gripped the nation.
Mbeki Attacks 'racist' Churchill
President Thabo Mbeki has made a withering attack on Winston Churchill and other historic British figures, branding them racists who ravaged Africa and blighted its post-colonial development.
France Sends Planes for Ivory Coast Expats
South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, arrived in Ivory Coast yesterday to launch an African Union effort to resolve the crisis, as violence continued for the fourth day. At least 10 people were killed and hundreds wounded as French troops, protesters and local security forces clashed...
Mbeki Turns Aids Row Into Race Issue
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa has caused a race row by making a scathing attack on white people who link HIV/Aids to the alleged promiscuous and predatory behaviour of black Africans. Mr Mbeki turned a parliamentary debate on HIV and rape into a broadside against "bigots" who he...
Mbeki's Deputy in Fraud Scandal
Crisis over biggest trial since apartheid. It has been dubbed Hamlet without the prince, a trial where the accused is absent but which could determine if he is to rule South Africa.
Mbeki Says Crime Reports Are Racist
President Thabo Mbeki has made a withering attack on commentators who argue that violent crime is out of control in South Africa, calling them white racists who want the country to fail. He said crime was falling but some journalists distorted reality by depicting black people as...
Mbeki Sued in Us for Exploitation
ANC 'sided with big business'.
Young to Snub Mbeki in Poll
Ten years after South Africa turned its back on apartheid with its first fully democratic elections, the country returns to the polls this week for elections that are certain to sweep President Thabo Mbeki and the African National Congress back into power. But Mbeki's expected victory...
The Guardian Profile: Thabo Mbeki
South Africa's president has never relied on kissing babies to win office; he has kept his distance from voters, and sought respect rather than popularity. Now the ANC leader has found a common touch and his public are responding with delight.
Mbeki Claims Mugabe is Planning to Hold Talks With Opposition Leader
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa said yesterday that the government and opposition in Zimbabwe were to negotiate a solution to their their country's crisis. He said President Robert Mugabe and the Movement for Democratic Change had agreed to begin formal talks to end the political...
The Measure of Mbeki
As his second election contest approaches, the president of South Africa's record is decidedly mixed, writes Rory Carroll.
Mbeki Visits Mugabe - and His Sworn Rival
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, returned home empty handed from a trip to Zimbabwe last night after Robert Mugabe refused his call to revive negotiations with his opposition. Mr Mbeki spent three hours trying to persuade Mr Mugabe to reopen talks with the opposition Movement...
Mbeki Ups Aids Spending
South Africa will nearly quadruple its spending on HIV/Aids, a big step by President Thabo Mbeki's government to deal with the pandemic. South Africa has the highest number of people with HIV/Aids in the world, with an estimated 5.3 million - more than 12% of the population - infected. An...
Rage lingers after Mbeki acts on Aids
South African Aids and HIV sufferers and health workers yesterday welcomed the turn-around by President Thabo Mbeki's government to allow life-saving anti-retroviral drugs to reach the public.
Bush Backs Mbeki on Zimbabwe
President George Bush unexpectedly endorsed South Africa's soft approach to Robert Mugabe yesterday, but Zimbabwe's opposition said the US president had been misled about the regime's willingness to compromise. Mr Bush lauded South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki as an "honest broker" who...
Mbeki Apology for Jail Ordeal
It will take Derek Bond some time to adjust to his unwanted celebrity status. When he was told that the president was on the phone, the 72-year-old rotarian assumed it was the head of the Clifton Rotary Club. But the man on the line was the South African head of state, Thabo...
Resolute Mbeki Sees Off His Leftwing Critics
President's attack takes fight out of 'disloyal' dissidents in battle for the soul of the ANC.
ANC in flux after purge by Mbeki
South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, has purged rebellious members of the African National Congress who were accused of plotting a leftwing challenge to his leadership and turning Eastern Cape into a "political disaster area".
Anger at Mbeki's 'vulgar' £33m Jet
A new jet for President Thabo Mbeki flew into a storm of criticism in South Africa yesterday when allies of the government joined opponents in questioning the need for the aircraft and its cost. The £33m Boeing Business Jet, which is larger and pricier than rival aircraft, was...
Mbeki visit buoys Aids activists
South Africa's government took another step away from its controversial policy on Aids at the weekend when President Thabo Mbeki publicly associated himself with the provision of the anti-retroviral drugs that keep people with HIV/Aids alive.
Mbeki Allies Purged By Party
South Africa's Communist party has purged two of President Thabo Mbeki's closest allies and cabinet ministers from the party's central committee in protest at his policies. The party leadership failed to head off a rank-and-file revolt against the government even after persuading leading...
Communists' Row With Anc Tests Alliance
President Thabo Mbeki cancelled an opening speech to the South African Communist party congress yesterday as hostile delegates tried to purge the party's central committee of members who serve in his cabinet. He backed out less than 24 hours before the conference opened, delivering a snub...
Mbeki minister attacks UN fund's Aids grant
The South African government is embroiled in a fresh controversy over Aids after Thabo Mbeki's minister for health implicitly accused a multibillion pound United Nations fund of racism.
Mbeki Fights to Sell His Vision to Wary African Leaders
Thabo Mbeki has made hard compromises to keep his ambitious recovery plan for Africa on the international agenda.
Mbeki Accused of Smearing Aids Expert
South Africa's pre-eminent black Aids scientist has accused Thabo Mbeki's office of waging a campaign of coercion and vilification against medical researchers who challenge the president's unorthodox views on HIV. Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, president of the Medical Research Council...
South Africa Announces Aids Policy Turnaround
In a breakthrough for the Aids crisis facing South Africa, president Thabo Mbeki's government agreed yesterday to distribute state funded anti-retroviral drugs to rape victims. "At last, an Aids policy," declared South African newspaper the Daily Mail & Guardian, heralding the promised...
Mbeki Fights Ruling That Aids Drug Must Be Used
Thabo Mbeki's battle against Aids orthodoxy goes to the constitutional court tomorrow as the South African government seeks to overturn a judge's order requiring it to immediately provide anti-HIV drugs to pregnant women. The legal challenge comes days after the health and justice...
Crunch time for Mbeki's Africa plan
South African leader's decision on Zimbabwe will dictate future of Blair-backed vision for continent. Thabo Mbeki flies to Harare today and on to London tomorrow for a meeting that could ring the death knell for his vaunted "Marshall Plan for Africa".
Mbeki must tame the dictator
Richard Dowden recalls that apartheid South Africa got rid of Ian Smith and says history should repeat itself.
Mandela Attacks Mbeki's Aids Policy
Nelson Mandela is wading into the increasingly bitter dispute over the South African government's Aids policies by meeting the ruling African National Congress leadership today to press for an end to prevarication over a catastrophe he likened to a war. Mr Mandela has been under pressure...