To be the catalyst
for the achievement of an African Renaissance

“Gloom and despondency have never defeated adversity. Trying times need courage and resilience. Our strength as a people is not tested during the best of times,”
- Thabo Mbeki
“Who is going to a make the change for the rural poor woman”
- Zanele Mbeki
“Women must continue to claim their space in democracy and fight battles that will resonate with even those that have been left behind"
- Zanele Mbeki
“As Africans, we need to share common recognition that all of us stand to lose if we fail to transform our continent.”
- Thabo Mbeki
“I have lived my life; I cannot go back and re-create it towards a legacy. I have lived my life as I experienced it. I have done everything I could with all that I had”
- Zanele Mbeki
“None dare challenge me when I say I am an African.”
- Thabo Mbeki
"For the first time in human history, society has the capacity, the knowledge and the resources to eradicate poverty”
- Thabo Mbeki
"As Africans, we need to share common recognition that all of us stand to lose if we fail to transform our continent"
- Thabo Mbeki
"If you don’t understand history, you will not be able to deal with today’s issues."
- Thabo Mbeki
“There are many role models all over the place. I admire so many young women, simply because I can see what they are able to do from such a young age, which I couldn’t do"
- Zanele Mbeki
"At the dawn of a new life, our practical actions must ensure that none can challenge us when we say – we are a nation at work to build a better life"
- Thabo Mbeki
“Those who complete the course will do so only because they do not, as fatigue sets in, convince themselves that the road ahead is still too long, the inclines too steep, the loneliness impossible to bear and the prize itself of doubtful value.”
- Thabo Mbeki
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VISION

The vision of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation is to be a catalyst for the achievement of an African Renaissance. It seeks to mobilise Africa’s progressive forces, support platforms for dialogue and reflection and to promote efforts for Africa’s political, social, economic and cultural development.

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OUR WORK

Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs

The South African Democracy Education Trust

Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library

Promoting Education

Promoting Agriculture

Promoting Peace

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INSIGHTS & EVENTS

Speech

ADDRESS OF THE PATRON OF THE TMF, THABO MBEKI AT THE CENTENARY GALA OF ABH

ADDRESS OF THE PATRON OF THE TMF, THABO MBEKI, AT THE CENTENARY GALA OF THE…
by | Mar 18, 2023
Statement

TMF TRIBUTE TO MME RITA NDZANGA

TMF TRIBUTE TO MME RITA NDZANGA The Thabo Mbeki Foundation would like to join South…
by | Aug 24, 2022
Statement

TRIBUTE TO DON MATTERA BY MONGANE WALLY SEROTE. 27 JULY 2022.

Dr. Don Mattera passed away on the 18th of July 2022. He was eighty -seven…
by | Aug 2, 2022
Statement

TMF TRIBUTE ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND MPILO TUTU.

The late Archbishop emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu passed away on Sunday 26 December 2021 in…
by | Dec 29, 2021
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CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI LECTURE, AFRICA AND FREEDOM, DELIVERED BY THE PATRON OF THE TMF, THABO MBEKI: 10 DECEMBER 2021.

CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI LECTURE, AFRICA AND FREEDOM, DELIVERED BY THE PATRON OF THE TMF, THABO…
by | Dec 10, 2021
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ADDRESS OF THE PATRON OF THE TMF AND THE AFRICA AND AFRICAN DIASPORA CONFERENCE, THABO MBEKI, AT THE AFRICA AND AFRICAN DIASPORA CONFERENCE: 24 OCTOBER 2021

ADDRESS OF THE PATRON OF THE TMF AND THE AFRICA AND AFRICAN DIASPORA CONFERENCE, THABO…
by | Oct 23, 2021
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ADDRESS OF THE PATRON OF THE TMF, THABO MBEKI, AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL HIGH-LEVEL OPEN DEBATE – “PEACEBUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE: DIVERSITY, STATE BUILDING AND THE SEARCH FOR PEACE”: NEW YORK, 12 OCTOBER 2021.

ADDRESS OF THE PATRON OF THE TMF, THABO MBEKI, AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL HIGH-LEVEL…
by | Oct 12, 2021
Lecture

Lecture delivered by H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn

Excellency and Dear brother President Thabo Mbeki, Beloved Sister Zanele Mbeki, Distinguished Participants: I am…
by | May 27, 2021

GALLERY

Eastern Cape Visit

Birthday 2019

Maestro Abdullah Ibrahim Visits the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

4IR workshop

Africa Day Lecture 2019

Heavy Chef 2019 4IR Event

Youth Hub with Patron @Gibs – 2016

Africa Day Lecture 2018 Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka

Mpumalanga Visit

TMF Launch

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“Gloom and despondency have never defeated adversity. Trying times need courage and resilience. Our strength as a people is not tested during the best of times,”
- Thabo Mbeki
“Who is going to a make the change for the rural poor woman”
- Zanele Mbeki
“Women must continue to claim their space in democracy and fight battles that will resonate with even those that have been left behind"
- Zanele Mbeki
“As Africans, we need to share common recognition that all of us stand to lose if we fail to transform our continent.”
- Thabo Mbeki
“I have lived my life; I cannot go back and re-create it towards a legacy. I have lived my life as I experienced it. I have done everything I could with all that I had”
- Zanele Mbeki
“None dare challenge me when I say I am an African.”
- Thabo Mbeki
"For the first time in human history, society has the capacity, the knowledge and the resources to eradicate poverty”
- Thabo Mbeki
"As Africans, we need to share common recognition that all of us stand to lose if we fail to transform our continent"
- Thabo Mbeki
"If you don’t understand history, you will not be able to deal with today’s issues."
- Thabo Mbeki
“There are many role models all over the place. I admire so many young women, simply because I can see what they are able to do from such a young age, which I couldn’t do"
- Zanele Mbeki
"At the dawn of a new life, our practical actions must ensure that none can challenge us when we say – we are a nation at work to build a better life"
- Thabo Mbeki
“Those who complete the course will do so only because they do not, as fatigue sets in, convince themselves that the road ahead is still too long, the inclines too steep, the loneliness impossible to bear and the prize itself of doubtful value.”
- Thabo Mbeki
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– President Thabo Mbeki

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