Thabo Mbeki has called on the ANC to self-reflect to understand why it lost the support of so many voters during the last election. Image: Fani Mahuntsi. Source: Getty Images ...

South African President Thabo Mbeki on Wednesday dismissed as "propaganda" suggestions that his ruling African National Congress was corrupted by power or distracted by a bitter leadership battle.

Premier Ebrahim Rasool of the Western Cape and Premier Nosimo Balindlela of the Eastern Cape, who backed Mr. Mbeki’s failed bid to retain the party presidency in December, may be dismissed, the ANC ...

South African President Thabo Mbeki appointed African National Congress (ANC) deputy leader Kgalema Motlanthe to his cabinet on Saturday after months of pressure from the ruling party.

January 11, 2008 – ANC begins an investigation into Mbeki’s administration, regarding possible wrongdoing committed in a multi-billion rand arms deal in 1999. Mbeki is later exonerated.

January 11, 2008 – ANC begins an investigation into Mbeki’s administration, regarding possible wrongdoing committed in a multi-billion rand arms deal in 1999. Mbeki is later exonerated.