About the Author

Born and raised in Mbewuleni, Eastern Cape, South Africa, THABO MBEKI is a politician and son of Epainette and ANC stalwart Govan Mbeki. He served the Republic of South Africa as its second democratic president from June 1999 to September 2008. Mbeki continues to have an active hand in politics in the country and across the continent. The vision of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation is to be a catalyst for the achievement of an African Renaissance. It seeks to mobilise Africa’s progressive forces, support platforms for dialogue and reflection and to promote efforts for Africa’s political, social, economic, and cultural development.