Thabo Mbeki and the battle for the soul of the ANC / William Mervin Gumede.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gumede, William Mervin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presidents--South Africa--Biography.

Presidents.

South Africa--Politics and government--1994-.

South Africa.

African National Congress.

Mbeki, Thabo.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (494 p.)

Edition:

Updated ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Zed, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As a spokesman for a country, a continent and the developing world, Thabo Mbeki plays a crucial role in world politics, but to many people he is an enigma. Is this simply because Mbeki is a secretive man, or are there complicated political factors at play? In this book, experienced journalist William Gumede pulls together the insights he has gained from years of reporting on the Mbeki presidency to create a sophisticated but readable account of South Africa's seat of power. He explores the complex position that Mbeki occupies - following in Nelson Mandela's footsteps, heading a party with roots as a liberation movement, and ruling an intensely divided country. Revealing the political and personal tensions behind the scenes, Gumede explains the forces that have created one of the world's most powerful and enigmatic leaders. Covering Mbeki's attempts to modernise the economy and kick-start an African Renaissance, and investigating his controversial stance on issues from AIDS to Zimbabwe, the book offers invaluable insights into the machinations behind political decisions that touch the lives of millions every day.

Notes:

Previous ed.: Cape Town: Zebra, 2005.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-455) and index.

ISBN:

9786611387488

9781848132597

184813259X

9781281387486

1281387487

OCLC:

314398649