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I have the conviction that PRESIDENT MBEKI represents the new crop of
leaders that Africa is praying for.ZUMA should bury his shameful head
in mud for colluding with spineless foreigners to exploit his won
country. I always think of the flip slide of things: Could the French
guy that lured the SA vice-president into this filth have colluded with
him to divest FRANCE? OF COURSE NO!
When shall we, AFRICANS, start thinking?


Mbeki calls for 'plot' inquiry

Thabo Mbeki (left) and Jacob Zuma were formerly allies
South African President Thabo Mbeki has called for a commission of
inquiry into claims that he is attempting to discredit his former
deputy Jacob Zuma.
In a letter published on the website of the ruling African National
Congress (ANC), Mr Mbeki denied rumours that he fired Mr Zuma in order
to sideline him.

Mr Mbeki dismissed the popular Mr Zuma in June following allegations of
corruption relating to an arms deal.

The South African President said the rumours were damaging the ANC.

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In the letter, Mr Mbeki tackled criticism over Mr Zuma's dismissal from
within the ANC head on.

"I am informed that some within our broad movement... are convinced
that as president of the ANC and the republic, I occupy the leading
position in the political onslaught against Deputy President Zuma," Mr
Mbeki wrote.

"I strongly suggest that the alliance should immediately constitute a
commission of inquiry to establish the truth or otherwise of the
allegation that members of the ANC... have been and are involved in a
conspiracy targeted at marginalising or destroying [Mr Zuma]."

Mr Mbeki also said he would be prepared to appear before the commission
and answer its questions.

'Urgent task'

"I am convinced that we have a collective and urgent task to expose and
confront any and all factions that may exist within the ANC and the
rest of the democratic movement, which might be engaged in a
conspiracy 'to discredit Comrade Zuma'," he wrote.

"Should such a conspiracy exist, we must unite the entirety of our
movement in a determined offensive to defeat it."

Mr Zuma faces corruption charges in relation to a multi-billion dollar
deal with a French arms manufacturer. His trial is due to begin in
October. He denies the charges against him.

He remains deputy president of the ANC and had been tipped to succeed
Mr Mbeki as South African president.








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