Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is a South African politician who served as the second president of South Africa from 14 June 1999 to 24 September 2008, when he resigned at the request of his party, the African National Congress (ANC). Before that, he was deputy president under Nelson Mandela from 1994 to 1999.
Mbeki in 2003
Lovedale, where Mbeki attended high school, in the 1900s.
Govan Mbeki during the raid on Liliesleaf Farm, July 1963.
Mbeki's brother Moeletsi in Amsterdam in 1978, accepting an award on behalf of their father. The banner calls for Govan's release.
President of South Africa
The president of South Africa is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa. The president directs the executive branch of the government and is the commander-in-chief of the South African National Defence Force. Between 1961 and 1994, the office of head of state was the state presidency.
Image: Nelson Mandela 1994
Image: Sth Africa.Thabo Mbeki.01 (cropped 2)
Image: Kgalema Motlanthe at the 12th AU Summit (cropped)
Image: Jacob G. Zuma World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2010