He attended Fort Hare University, completing in 1936 a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics and psychology and a teaching diploma. Mbeki met other African struggle leaders there. He worked for a time as a teacher but lost his job because of his political activities.
In 1954, he joined the editorial board of New Age, a prominent leftist newspaper. Mbeki played a crucial role in ensuring that the pages and columns reflected the conditions, demands, and aspirations of the black peoples, particularly in the countryside. In November 1962, the then Minister of Justice, John Vorster, banned New Age. When the editorial board came out with its successor publication Spark, Vorster went one step further by banning not the newspaper but its editors and writers.
According to medieval legend, Constantine, a 7th-century King of Strathclyde, founded a monastery under the rule of Columbanus in Govan. During the Middle Ages, Govan was the site of a ferry which linked the area with Partick for seasonal cattle drovers. In the 18th and 19th centuries, textile mills and coal mining were important; in the early 19th century shipbuilding emerged as Govan's principal industry. In 1864, Govan gained burgh status, and was Scotland's fifth largest burgh. It was incorporated into the city of Glasgow in 1912.
A by-election took place in this ward on 10 October 2013 following the death of SNP's councillor, Allison Hunter, and resulted in a Labour gain. The population of Govan in 2011 was 30,089, here is the ethnic makeup of Govan.
The biography of Govan Mbeki,one of the Rivonia trialists was launched at Lillys Leaf farm in Gauteng last night.
The book launch coincided with the commemoration of the infamous raid at the farm where the Rivonia trialists such as former president Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki himself was arrested.
published: 12 Jul 2012
Robben Island Museum holds Govan Mbeki memorial lecture
Struggle stalwart and Rivonia trialist, Govan Mbeki, has been described as a true servant leader who espoused ideological discipline. The Robben Island Museum on Tuesday night hosted its 2nd annual memorial lecture, titled "Govan Mbeki, the political philanthropist". Former deputy chief justice, Dikgang Moseneke delivered the keynote address. Vanessa Poonah reports.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
published: 10 Jul 2019
Mpumalanga: Goven Mbeki municipality corruption under spotlight
Mpumalanga premier, Refilwe Mtsweni says forensic investigations will be launched into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds in the Govan Mbeki municipality. She says the current municipal manager will be removed
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published: 28 Jun 2018
SOUTH AFRICA: THABO MBEKI EXPECTED TO TAKE OVER AS ANC LEADER (2)
(16 Dec 1997) English/Nat
Thabo Mbeki is expected to take over as head of the African National Congress at the party's 50th congress on Tuesday.
His election will mark the high point of a life marked by extremes.
Mbeki spent much of his adult life in exile from South Africa while his father languished in jail with now President Nelson Mandela.
After his election, this rising political star will set his sights on his ultimate goal - the presidency of South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki is famed for his diplomatic skill and charm and is increasingly seen as a tough and ruthless politician.
He has played a central role in ending apartheid and has devised major government policies since the African National Congress, or A-N-C, took power.
But until now, he has always been in the s...
published: 21 Jul 2015
Mayor of the embattled Govan Mbeki municipality, Thandi Ngxonono, has resigned
Mayor of the embattled Govan Mbeki municipality, Thandi Ngxonono, has resigned. This follows the release of an explosive forensic report, implicating her and other officials in fraud and corruption. The municipality has since been placed under administration. Newzroom Afrika's Mweli Masilela has more.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika on DSTV channel 405 for more.
published: 30 Oct 2020
Afravision - Govan Mbeki
Govan Mbeki takes us back to the colonial wars and early opposition to Apartheid.
published: 03 Jul 2013
Preparations underway for Epainette Mbeki's funeral
The country is preparing to pay its final respects to a mother of the nation. Ma Epainette Mbeki - a towering struggle icon - passed on after a short illness. She'll be buried at Dutywa in the Eastern Cape.
The biography of Govan Mbeki,one of the Rivonia trialists was launched at Lillys Leaf farm in Gauteng last night.
The book launch coincided with the commemorati...
The biography of Govan Mbeki,one of the Rivonia trialists was launched at Lillys Leaf farm in Gauteng last night.
The book launch coincided with the commemoration of the infamous raid at the farm where the Rivonia trialists such as former president Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki himself was arrested.
The biography of Govan Mbeki,one of the Rivonia trialists was launched at Lillys Leaf farm in Gauteng last night.
The book launch coincided with the commemoration of the infamous raid at the farm where the Rivonia trialists such as former president Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki himself was arrested.
Struggle stalwart and Rivonia trialist, Govan Mbeki, has been described as a true servant leader who espoused ideological discipline. The Robben Island Museum o...
Struggle stalwart and Rivonia trialist, Govan Mbeki, has been described as a true servant leader who espoused ideological discipline. The Robben Island Museum on Tuesday night hosted its 2nd annual memorial lecture, titled "Govan Mbeki, the political philanthropist". Former deputy chief justice, Dikgang Moseneke delivered the keynote address. Vanessa Poonah reports.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
Struggle stalwart and Rivonia trialist, Govan Mbeki, has been described as a true servant leader who espoused ideological discipline. The Robben Island Museum on Tuesday night hosted its 2nd annual memorial lecture, titled "Govan Mbeki, the political philanthropist". Former deputy chief justice, Dikgang Moseneke delivered the keynote address. Vanessa Poonah reports.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
Mpumalanga premier, Refilwe Mtsweni says forensic investigations will be launched into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds in the Govan Mbeki m...
Mpumalanga premier, Refilwe Mtsweni says forensic investigations will be launched into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds in the Govan Mbeki municipality. She says the current municipal manager will be removed
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
Mpumalanga premier, Refilwe Mtsweni says forensic investigations will be launched into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds in the Govan Mbeki municipality. She says the current municipal manager will be removed
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
(16 Dec 1997) English/Nat
Thabo Mbeki is expected to take over as head of the African National Congress at the party's 50th congress on Tuesday.
His elect...
(16 Dec 1997) English/Nat
Thabo Mbeki is expected to take over as head of the African National Congress at the party's 50th congress on Tuesday.
His election will mark the high point of a life marked by extremes.
Mbeki spent much of his adult life in exile from South Africa while his father languished in jail with now President Nelson Mandela.
After his election, this rising political star will set his sights on his ultimate goal - the presidency of South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki is famed for his diplomatic skill and charm and is increasingly seen as a tough and ruthless politician.
He has played a central role in ending apartheid and has devised major government policies since the African National Congress, or A-N-C, took power.
But until now, he has always been in the shadow of South African President and A-N-C leader Nelson Mandela.
South Africa has been led by a living legend, and Mbeki admits its people have grown used to their president being a world icon.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Nelson Mandela had a particular style which results in a particular style of leadership by the A-N-C.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Thabo Mbeki, South African Deputy President
Mbeki went into exile when his father was convicted and jailed for life in the famous Rivonia trial with Nelson Mandela.
Govan Mbeki is attending the A-N-C conference in Mafikeng to see his son take the reins power from Mandela.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Well I'm told he's going to be the president, well, I naturally feel nice about it, but I feel as nice as I would have felt if any other of my younger comrades were taking the place.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Govan Mbeki, Thabo Mbeki's father
Over the years, Mbeki was not the star of the show, but rather a backroom person whose behind the scenes work has been crucial to many of South Africa's successes.
He will need all of his quiet diplomatic skills when he takes over the A-N-C presidency.
Political observers predict Mbeki will not be able to count on the unquestioning support of his party in the same way his predecessor did.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Thabo Mbeki will not enjoy the same kind of authority, he's not another Nelson Mandela, he's not regarded as an icon, or as a messiah. So he's a human being and will therefore have to reason with people inside the A-N-C and outside the A-N-C. So his difference in style is going to be dependent, one, on consensus, two, on being able to convince people of the rightness of his own views rather than depending on his own authority because of the figure that he is.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Kaizer Nyatsumba, Deputy Editor, Mercury Newspaper
He received a Masters degree from Sussex University in England and military training in the former Soviet Union.
He represented the African National Congress in Botswana, London, Swaziland, Nigeria and Zambia while the organisation was still banned in South Africa.
He was seen as the right-hand man of former A-N-C President Oliver Thambo and increasingly as the organisation's most visible diplomatic force.
Mbeki is both a former Communist and a moderate who has slowly been stamping his authority on the government while Mandela moves into a more ceremonial role.
He was instrumental in talks with white South Africans in the late 1980's that led to the lifting of the ban on the A-N-C in 1990 and his return to the country.
Sampie Terrablanche, a political analyst at Stellenbosch University, took part in the talks and remembers Mbeki's skill.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
SUPER CAPTION: Sampie Terrablanche, political analyst, University of Stellenbosch
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(16 Dec 1997) English/Nat
Thabo Mbeki is expected to take over as head of the African National Congress at the party's 50th congress on Tuesday.
His election will mark the high point of a life marked by extremes.
Mbeki spent much of his adult life in exile from South Africa while his father languished in jail with now President Nelson Mandela.
After his election, this rising political star will set his sights on his ultimate goal - the presidency of South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki is famed for his diplomatic skill and charm and is increasingly seen as a tough and ruthless politician.
He has played a central role in ending apartheid and has devised major government policies since the African National Congress, or A-N-C, took power.
But until now, he has always been in the shadow of South African President and A-N-C leader Nelson Mandela.
South Africa has been led by a living legend, and Mbeki admits its people have grown used to their president being a world icon.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Nelson Mandela had a particular style which results in a particular style of leadership by the A-N-C.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Thabo Mbeki, South African Deputy President
Mbeki went into exile when his father was convicted and jailed for life in the famous Rivonia trial with Nelson Mandela.
Govan Mbeki is attending the A-N-C conference in Mafikeng to see his son take the reins power from Mandela.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Well I'm told he's going to be the president, well, I naturally feel nice about it, but I feel as nice as I would have felt if any other of my younger comrades were taking the place.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Govan Mbeki, Thabo Mbeki's father
Over the years, Mbeki was not the star of the show, but rather a backroom person whose behind the scenes work has been crucial to many of South Africa's successes.
He will need all of his quiet diplomatic skills when he takes over the A-N-C presidency.
Political observers predict Mbeki will not be able to count on the unquestioning support of his party in the same way his predecessor did.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Thabo Mbeki will not enjoy the same kind of authority, he's not another Nelson Mandela, he's not regarded as an icon, or as a messiah. So he's a human being and will therefore have to reason with people inside the A-N-C and outside the A-N-C. So his difference in style is going to be dependent, one, on consensus, two, on being able to convince people of the rightness of his own views rather than depending on his own authority because of the figure that he is.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Kaizer Nyatsumba, Deputy Editor, Mercury Newspaper
He received a Masters degree from Sussex University in England and military training in the former Soviet Union.
He represented the African National Congress in Botswana, London, Swaziland, Nigeria and Zambia while the organisation was still banned in South Africa.
He was seen as the right-hand man of former A-N-C President Oliver Thambo and increasingly as the organisation's most visible diplomatic force.
Mbeki is both a former Communist and a moderate who has slowly been stamping his authority on the government while Mandela moves into a more ceremonial role.
He was instrumental in talks with white South Africans in the late 1980's that led to the lifting of the ban on the A-N-C in 1990 and his return to the country.
Sampie Terrablanche, a political analyst at Stellenbosch University, took part in the talks and remembers Mbeki's skill.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
SUPER CAPTION: Sampie Terrablanche, political analyst, University of Stellenbosch
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Mayor of the embattled Govan Mbeki municipality, Thandi Ngxonono, has resigned. This follows the release of an explosive forensic report, implicating her and ot...
Mayor of the embattled Govan Mbeki municipality, Thandi Ngxonono, has resigned. This follows the release of an explosive forensic report, implicating her and other officials in fraud and corruption. The municipality has since been placed under administration. Newzroom Afrika's Mweli Masilela has more.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika on DSTV channel 405 for more.
Mayor of the embattled Govan Mbeki municipality, Thandi Ngxonono, has resigned. This follows the release of an explosive forensic report, implicating her and other officials in fraud and corruption. The municipality has since been placed under administration. Newzroom Afrika's Mweli Masilela has more.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika on DSTV channel 405 for more.
The country is preparing to pay its final respects to a mother of the nation. Ma Epainette Mbeki - a towering struggle icon - passed on after a short illness. S...
The country is preparing to pay its final respects to a mother of the nation. Ma Epainette Mbeki - a towering struggle icon - passed on after a short illness. She'll be buried at Dutywa in the Eastern Cape.
The country is preparing to pay its final respects to a mother of the nation. Ma Epainette Mbeki - a towering struggle icon - passed on after a short illness. She'll be buried at Dutywa in the Eastern Cape.
The biography of Govan Mbeki,one of the Rivonia trialists was launched at Lillys Leaf farm in Gauteng last night.
The book launch coincided with the commemoration of the infamous raid at the farm where the Rivonia trialists such as former president Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki himself was arrested.
Struggle stalwart and Rivonia trialist, Govan Mbeki, has been described as a true servant leader who espoused ideological discipline. The Robben Island Museum on Tuesday night hosted its 2nd annual memorial lecture, titled "Govan Mbeki, the political philanthropist". Former deputy chief justice, Dikgang Moseneke delivered the keynote address. Vanessa Poonah reports.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
Mpumalanga premier, Refilwe Mtsweni says forensic investigations will be launched into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds in the Govan Mbeki municipality. She says the current municipal manager will be removed
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
(16 Dec 1997) English/Nat
Thabo Mbeki is expected to take over as head of the African National Congress at the party's 50th congress on Tuesday.
His election will mark the high point of a life marked by extremes.
Mbeki spent much of his adult life in exile from South Africa while his father languished in jail with now President Nelson Mandela.
After his election, this rising political star will set his sights on his ultimate goal - the presidency of South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki is famed for his diplomatic skill and charm and is increasingly seen as a tough and ruthless politician.
He has played a central role in ending apartheid and has devised major government policies since the African National Congress, or A-N-C, took power.
But until now, he has always been in the shadow of South African President and A-N-C leader Nelson Mandela.
South Africa has been led by a living legend, and Mbeki admits its people have grown used to their president being a world icon.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Nelson Mandela had a particular style which results in a particular style of leadership by the A-N-C.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Thabo Mbeki, South African Deputy President
Mbeki went into exile when his father was convicted and jailed for life in the famous Rivonia trial with Nelson Mandela.
Govan Mbeki is attending the A-N-C conference in Mafikeng to see his son take the reins power from Mandela.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Well I'm told he's going to be the president, well, I naturally feel nice about it, but I feel as nice as I would have felt if any other of my younger comrades were taking the place.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Govan Mbeki, Thabo Mbeki's father
Over the years, Mbeki was not the star of the show, but rather a backroom person whose behind the scenes work has been crucial to many of South Africa's successes.
He will need all of his quiet diplomatic skills when he takes over the A-N-C presidency.
Political observers predict Mbeki will not be able to count on the unquestioning support of his party in the same way his predecessor did.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
\"Thabo Mbeki will not enjoy the same kind of authority, he's not another Nelson Mandela, he's not regarded as an icon, or as a messiah. So he's a human being and will therefore have to reason with people inside the A-N-C and outside the A-N-C. So his difference in style is going to be dependent, one, on consensus, two, on being able to convince people of the rightness of his own views rather than depending on his own authority because of the figure that he is.\"
SUPER CAPTION: Kaizer Nyatsumba, Deputy Editor, Mercury Newspaper
He received a Masters degree from Sussex University in England and military training in the former Soviet Union.
He represented the African National Congress in Botswana, London, Swaziland, Nigeria and Zambia while the organisation was still banned in South Africa.
He was seen as the right-hand man of former A-N-C President Oliver Thambo and increasingly as the organisation's most visible diplomatic force.
Mbeki is both a former Communist and a moderate who has slowly been stamping his authority on the government while Mandela moves into a more ceremonial role.
He was instrumental in talks with white South Africans in the late 1980's that led to the lifting of the ban on the A-N-C in 1990 and his return to the country.
Sampie Terrablanche, a political analyst at Stellenbosch University, took part in the talks and remembers Mbeki's skill.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
SUPER CAPTION: Sampie Terrablanche, political analyst, University of Stellenbosch
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Mayor of the embattled Govan Mbeki municipality, Thandi Ngxonono, has resigned. This follows the release of an explosive forensic report, implicating her and other officials in fraud and corruption. The municipality has since been placed under administration. Newzroom Afrika's Mweli Masilela has more.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika on DSTV channel 405 for more.
The country is preparing to pay its final respects to a mother of the nation. Ma Epainette Mbeki - a towering struggle icon - passed on after a short illness. She'll be buried at Dutywa in the Eastern Cape.
He attended Fort Hare University, completing in 1936 a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics and psychology and a teaching diploma. Mbeki met other African struggle leaders there. He worked for a time as a teacher but lost his job because of his political activities.
In 1954, he joined the editorial board of New Age, a prominent leftist newspaper. Mbeki played a crucial role in ensuring that the pages and columns reflected the conditions, demands, and aspirations of the black peoples, particularly in the countryside. In November 1962, the then Minister of Justice, John Vorster, banned New Age. When the editorial board came out with its successor publication Spark, Vorster went one step further by banning not the newspaper but its editors and writers.
By Mosa Mabuza ... However, this transition cannot happen overnight ... This presents an interesting conundrum ... A suitable site has been identified near the town of Leandra, in the Govan Mbeki Municipality in the Mpumalanga Province ... .
Actor-turned-politician Fana Mokoena who recently dumped the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has taken to social media to announce that he is returning back to acting ... She also resigned as an MP ... He also played Govan Mbeki in the film Mandela.
In addition, the Act imposes heavy penalties for damaging or sabotaging infrastructure ... In its latest last year, Eskom identified the most debt-burdened municipalities to be Emfuleni, Emalahleni, Maluti-a-Phofung, Matjhabeng and Govan Mbeki ... ....
She was the guest speaker at the Govan Mbeki lecture hosted by Nelson MandelaUniversity’s Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (Canrad) ... “In SA alone, the industry affects close to one-million jobs,” she said ... HeraldLIVE .
Thuthukani derives its name from the Zulu word meaning “uplift” ... This partnership targets SMMEs in municipalities hosting Thungela’s operations such as eMalahleni, Steve Tshwete and Govan Mbeki municipalities. BUSINESS REPORT .
Four trees planted by Govan Mbeki decades ago — before the long years on Robben Island — cast their welcome shade over the rundown house and shop in the dust bowl of Kwa- Sofutha, outside the decaying Transkei town of Idutywa.