The Legacy of Thabo Mbeki: A Critical Review of Real Successes and Failures During His Presidency in South Africa…
- Nixau Kealeboga Gift Mogapi
- Apr 12
- 4 min read
Thabo Mbeki, the second president of South Africa, served from 1999 to 2008, stepping into the shoes of the globally revered Nelson Mandela. Often portrayed as the intellectual and economic architect of the nation, Mbeki’s presidency is frequently romanticized in political discourse. However, as we delve deeper into his time in office, it becomes clear that this portrayal glosses over a complex legacy filled with successes overshadowed by serious failures and disillusionments.
