The youth league, which has always supported Zuma's presidential bid, said Mbeki had played his role in the party and in the country and should give others a chance.

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.

Mbeki Loyalist Assails ANC Ex-Defense Minister Suggests S. African Party Will Splinter October 8, 2008 More than 16 years ago Summary By Karin Brulliard ...

A long-time member of the ANC and son of a senior party leader, Mbeki joined the ANC Youth League at 14 and became active in student politics. He also flirted with communism.

Mbeki, who must step down as the country's president in 2009, has strongly suggested he wants to be elected to a third term as ANC leader despite opposition from many rank-and-file members, 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.