Sep 25th, 2008 · Kgalema Motlanthe is South Africa's new president. The country's parliament elected Motlanthe's after South African President Thabo Mbeki was forced to step down after he was found to be a part of a conspiracy to discredit his former deputy, Jacob Zuma. Ferial Haffajee, of the Mail & Guardian newspaper, offers analysis of the ongoing political situation in South Africa.
Sep 21st, 2008 · South African President Thabo Mbeki is stepping down after his ruling African National Congress demanded he leave office over allegations he abused his power in the corruption case against ANC leader Jacob Zuma. Mbeki's biographer Mark Gevisser talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the political crisis in South Africa.
Jul 30th, 2008 · South African President Thabo Mbeki travels to Zimbabwe on Wednesday to meet with President Robert Mugabe in an attempt to inject new life into power-sharing negotiations. On Tuesday, Mbeki met with the opposition leader.
Jun 11th, 2008 · South African President Thabo Mbeki leaves office next year. Co-host Renee Montagne talks to Mark Gevisser, writer and former journalist, about Mbeki's accomplishments and failures since coming to power in 1999. Gevisser authored the book, Thabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred, which will be published in the United States next year.
Dec 19th, 2007 · South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, chooses Jacob Zuma as its new leader, rejecting South African President Thabo Mbeki. That puts Zuma, a controversial politician, in a position to become or select the country's next president when Mbeki's term ends in 2009.
Oct 7th, 2007 · A real political thriller is unfolding in advance of a December conference where South Africa's ruling African National Congress is expected to choose its next party leader. Thabo Mbeki wants to remain in control of the ANC, even after his term as South Africa's president expires.
Jun 14th, 2005 · South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki fires his second in command -- a man once tapped as his successor. Deputy President Jacob Zuma's future had looked shaky ever since his financial advisor was convicted of fraud and corruption earlier this month.