Throwback to one of the greatest speeches by President Thabo Mbeki, “I Am an African” (8 May 1996), delivered on the occasion of the adoption of South Africa's new Constitution, Thabo Mbeki defines African identity not by race, but by a shared commitment to the continent's future. Mbeki acknowledges the deep scars of the continent. He declares that to be African is to share in the pain of conflicts in Liberia, Somalia, and Sudan, and to bear the "dismal shame" of poverty and the world's neglect.

One of the best speeches ever spoken. Thabo Mbeki #kcradio #iamanafrican #ThaboMbeki #proudlyafrican #africaday2020 | KC 107.7

43K views · 624 reactions | Former president Thabo Mbeki has described findings from the state capture commission as a great tragedy for the country. Some high-profile politicians and business people are implicated in the report. They're accused of enabling, participating or benefiting from state capture. | eNCAnews | Facebook

24K views · 557 reactions | [Must Watch] President Mbeki’s Tribute at the Funeral of AmaXhosa King Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu In this speech President Thabo Mbeki quotes Jonas Ntsiko, known through his pseudonym as Uhadi Waseluhlangeni. In his 1883 Poem, writing 136 years ago at the apex phase of colonial wars of dispossession, uHadi Waseluhlangeni eMtata, encourages black unity against tribalism. | Mbuyiseni Quintin Ndlozi | Facebook

IN MEMORY OF NUJOMA | Former South African President Thabo Mbeki described the death of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, as a sad moment upon his arrival in Windhoek for the state funeral service. Mbeki expressed his hope that Namibians and South Africans will honour Nujoma's legacy through their actions. Blanche Goreses #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp | NBC Digital News

41K views · 767 reactions | Former president Thabo Mbeki says unless the ANC renews itself, the ANC will die. He was speaking at Rita Ndzanga’s memorial service in Soweto. #eNCA #DStv403 | eNCAnews | Facebook