Political uncertainty in South Africa as Mbeki exits

South Africa's deeply unpopular President, Thabo Mbeki, has fallen on his sword.

Senior ministers are also likely to go, leaving a big political vacuum.

The ruling party pushed Mbeki to resign.

Why? The smell of corruption. Mbeki's future had hung in the balance after a senior judge inferred that Mbeki had interfered with the prosecution case against Jacob Zuma, the ANC party leader and Mbeki's chief rival for the top job.

Read more from journalists in South Africa.

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Anonymous said…
hi toni,

charlotte here. sorry to miss your call the other day and don't seem to have your contact details in canberra. e-mail me on charlotte.bisley@gmail.com
I have been working in Afghanistan on and off this year (08) on an Australian Government project and am heading back on 8 October until around 25 November. Hope all is well with you, Peter and family. Look forward to hearing your news. Best wishes, Charlotte.

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