South Africa’s President Thabo Mbeki announced his resignation in a national, televised address on Sunday. His party had called for him to step down in the interest of ANC unity.
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South African President Thabo Mbeki has handed in his letter of resignation after his party called for him to step down in the interest of ANC unity.
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President Thabo Mbeki bowed to heavy pressure from his own party to resign Saturday, tossed to the sidelines of the economic powerhouse he built up as punishment for allegedly abusing his power in trying to quash a popular rival. (Sept. 20)
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21 Sep 08: South Africans are braced for uncertainty after President Thabo Mbeki agreed to to resign in the biggest political crisis since the end of apartheid.
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South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has named its deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe as head of state until elections are held next April.
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One third of South Africa's ANC cabinet resigned after President Thabo Mbeki stepped down. The 14 members include the vice-president and the finance minister. ANC head Jacob Zuma said there was "no need to panic".
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