South Africa : SiS Zulile...what do you know about >South Africa's Mbeki resigns afer power struggle

[truetothecause]

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African President Thabo Mbeki

told the nation Sunday that he had resigned, having lost a power struggle to a rival tainted by allegations of corruption but poised now to lead the country.


In a somber but dignified speech focusing on the successes and shortcomings of his nine-year presidency, Mbeki said he had submitted a letter to the speaker of Parliament "to tender my resignation from the high position of President of the Republic of South Africa."

He said he would stand down at a date to be determined by Parliament, which will convene in the coming days to select an interim president to serve until next year's elections.

National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete, who is also chairwoman of the African National Congress, is widely tipped to become the interim head of state, paving the way for Mbeki's nemesis, Jacob Zuma, to take over after the elections.

The ANC has a huge majority and is expected to romp to victory in the polls despite its upheavals.

"I am convinced that the incoming administration will better the work done during the past 14-and-half years so that poverty, underdevelopment, unemployment, illiteracy, challenges of health, crime and corruption will cease to define the lives of many of our people," Mbeki said.

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Can someone give me the breakdown on what this means for the people at home and those of us abroad here:?: Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys in this...


M.E



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[Clyde C Coger Jr]

In the Spirit of Sankofa!

South Africa's Mbeki resigns afer power struggle

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African President Thabo Mbeki told the nation Sunday that he had resigned, having lost a power struggle to a rival tainted by allegations of corruption but poised now to lead the country.
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In a somber but dignified speech focusing on the successes and shortcomings of his nine-year presidency, Mbeki said he had submitted a letter to the speaker of Parliament "to tender my resignation from the high position of President of the Republic of South Africa."

He said he would stand down at a date to be determined by Parliament, which will convene in the coming days to select an interim president to serve until next year's elections.

National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete, who is also chairwoman of the African National Congress, is widely tipped to become the interim head of state, paving the way for Mbeki's nemesis, Jacob Zuma, to take over after the elections.

The ANC has a huge majority and is expected to romp to victory in the polls despite its upheavals.

"I am convinced that the incoming administration will better the work done during the past 14-and-half years so that poverty, underdevelopment, unemployment, illiteracy, challenges of health, crime and corruption will cease to define the lives of many of our people," Mbeki said.

more here...


Can someone give me the breakdown on what this means for the people at home and those of us abroad here:?: Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys in this...


M.E

Abena,

Zulile is probably best suited to provide the details, this I do know, those in power today are the offspring of those that ruled with the ruling Europeans, etc... Take Idi Amin, facsimile of the British rulership. The fact is our homeland, Mother Africa, is very fragmented, and it is difficult to distinguish the good from the bad, if you will. I look forward to reading Zulile's or Brother omo’s comments.

 

[truetothecause]

Abena,

Zulile is probably best suited to provide the details, this I do know, those in power today are the offspring of those that ruled with the ruling Europeans, etc... Take Idi Admin, facsimile of the British rulership. The fact is our homeland, Mother Africa, is very fragmented, and it is difficult to distinguish the good from the bad, if you will. I look forward to reading Zulile's or Brother omo’s comments.

Thanks for Sharing Brother Clyde!

YES...As I read the article I thought of SiS. Zulile and KNEW she would KNOW what the deal is. I THINK I "should know" more about this, what, being of "pan afreekan revoluntionary thought"... seeing how I had access to the information. I won't share the FEELINGS associated with that thought, yet, I do intend to change the threads title and be specific and give credit where credit is due.

This of course in no way excludes any others sharing what they also see and know about this situation/syhtuation(?)

Is this a good thing for the people:?:

I better go read the ENTIRE article now...likely to be somethings there that will clue me in a bit.

M.E.


p.s Brother Clyde....I don't think Brother Omo is really 'talking' to me...he will probably respond to your request tho

 

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

In the Spirit of Sankofa!

Thanks for Sharing Brother Clyde!

YES...As I read the article I thought of SiS. Zulile and KNEW she would KNOW what the deal is. I THINK I "should know" more about this, what, being of "pan afreekan revoluntionary thought"... seeing how I had access to the information. I won't share the FEELINGS associated with that thought, yet, I do intend to change the threads title and be specific and give credit where credit is due.

This of course in no way excludes any others sharing what they also see and know about this situation/syhtuation(?)

Is this a good thing for the people:?:


M.E.


p.s Brother Clyde....I don't think Brother Omo is really 'talking' to me...he will probably respond to your request tho

Abena,

In my view, it is. And I say this because change is a good thing, goodness, sometimes sorts through with change. And you are very welcome, my Sister. Brother omo may not being talking to me either, we will see!

 

[truetothecause]

Thanks again for sharing Brother Clyde....
I am not really overstanding what you mean when you say; "goodness, sometimes sorts through with change."
As these events are taking place in SA today, I'm not quite comfortable with the "sometimes" part cause WE NEED something NOW...time

So well will see...many things....all things reveal in time huh:?


I did read the whole article and still would like it in plain round the kitchen table language.


M.E.