A legacy of liberation : Thabo Mbeki and the future of the South African dream
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A legacy of liberation : Thabo Mbeki and the future of the South African dream
Palgrave Macmillan, 2009
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A gripping social history of South Africa's past and future and beautifully narrated by one of Africa's most esteemed journalists, A Legacy of Liberation sheds light on the future of the nation under a new regime. With unprecedented access to Thabo Mbeki and the top brass in the African National Congress, Mark Gevisser weaves a nuanced portrait of the black experience under apartheid. Revelations about the current president and the politics that continue to shape South Africa include: - Thabo Mbeki's difficult relationship with his own political activist and largely absent father Govan Mbeki, who was imprisoned on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela. - How the death of his son Kwanda in the diamond mines and the murder of his brother Jama directly affected his leadership and will continue to shape the governance of Africa for years to come. - The reasons behind Mbeki's puzzling refusal to admit that the HIV virus causes AIDS, which in South Africa claims 800 lives per day, and his support of corrupt governments such as Zimbabwe's. - Inside rivalry between Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, the populist leader destined to take over as president in 2009.
This accessible account of a monumental period in world history is the definitive look at contemporary South Africa.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION: Thabo Mbeki And The Future Of The South African Dream The Mbekis: The Jews Of Kaffirland The Moeranes: Chekhov In The Transkei The New Africans Mbewuleni: 'A Place Of Seed' Family The African Springtime Orchestra Lovedale: 'Out Of The White Gates You Go!' Fatherhood Fringe Country 'An Honour Bestowed Upon Me' Into Exile Sussex Man Favourite Son Swinging London (Old Left, New Left) Moscow Man 'Not Quite Home': Lusaka And Marriage Frontline Govan And Epainette The Disappearance Of Jama Mbeki 'The Real Africa': Nigeria The National Interferer Mbeki, Slovo And The Communist Party The Diplomat The Seducer Parallel Paths To Power Reunions Coming Home Sidelining Into Power Transition The Arms Deal - The Poisoned Well Of South African Politics One Good Native - Mandela And Mbeki Thabo Mbeki And The Aids Crisis Mbeki And Zimbabwe Home POSTSCRIPT: Mbeki As Coriolanus: The Fall Of A President
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