From a young boy in Transkei to president.(News)

The Mercury (South Africa) | September 22, 2008 | Copyright

1942: Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is born at Idutywa in the Transkei on June 18. He is the second child and his parents, Epainette Moerane (Ma Mofokeng) and Govan Mbeki, are both activists against apartheid. His father becomes a leading figure in the ANC in the region.

1953: A fire destroys the family's kraal and shop which forces his father to migrate to Johannesburg in search of work.

1956: Mbeki joins the ANC Youth League at age of 14 and becomes active in student politics.

1959: Mbeki attends Lovedale College where he shows an interest in politics. ...

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