CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Personal Birth date: June 18, 1942 Birth place: Idutywa, Transkei, South Africa Birth ...

JOHANNESBURG -- Govan Mbeki, 91, the father of South African President Thabo Mbeki and a revered leader of his country's struggle against apartheid, died Aug. 30 at his home in the city of Port ...