Thabo Mbeki
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has proposed that Parliament evaluate candidates' capabilities before electing a president. Speaking at a conference in the Eastern Cape, Mbeki criticized the current process for not assessing fitness for the role. The suggestion has drawn criticism for its potential hypocrisy and implications for democracy.
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Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has cautioned that factionalism and careerism within the African National Congress (ANC) pose the greatest risks to the party's future. Speaking at the ANC Veterans League’s Political School in Nelson Mandela Bay, he urged a full renewal of membership and stricter leadership vetting. Veterans highlighted internal divisions and proposed measures to restore ethical leadership.