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During an address on Saturday, former president Thabo Mbeki called for a reform of SA's ...
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Mbeki Urges Overhaul of South Africa’s Presidential ElectionFormer President Mbeki calls for a national dialogue to tackle crises and reform presidential elections by 2030.
Key FactsNov 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Thabo Mbeki stated that the current presidential election system is flawed because it does not assess candidates’ capabilities.
- He highlighted the urgent need for a National Dialogue to address South Africa’s economic, political, and crime crises.
- The higher education sector must play a key role in turning the National Development Plan’s vision into practical actions.
- Mbeki criticized the lack of consultation with health professionals regarding the National Health Insurance scheme.
The manner in which we elect the President is wrong. The question is never asked if a President is capable and a fit and proper person.— Thabo Mbeki during his address on the need for a National Dialogue to solve South Africa's many crises.
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