Thabo Mbeki

Politician

Birthday June 18, 1942

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace South Africa

Age 81 years old

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About

South African politician who became as the second post-apartheid President of South Africa in 1999. He resigned in 2008 after being recalled by the African National Congress's National Executive Committee. During his tenure as President South Africa's economy and middle class grew considerably.

Before Fame

He was elected secretary of the African Students' Association in 1961.

Trivia

He has received worldwide criticism for his AIDS stance and for banning the use of antiretroviral drugs in public state hospitals.

Family Life

He had a child with his wife Zanele Dlamini.

Associated With

He succeeded Nelson Mandela as the President of South Africa.